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🌱 Patch AM: How Kenner police say license plate cameras are solving crimes daily
Also, don't miss Art & Storytime for Elementary on the Kenner Patch calendar
Hi there, Kenner! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Kenner police say license plate cameras are solving crimes daily
- Kenner's own Mario Boesch clocks a 7.199-second quarter-mile
Also on today's calendar: Art & Storytime for Elementary and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Hot; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 99 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 77.
- Tuesday: A couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 92 and low of 79 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• JPSO reviews safeguards for Flock cameras after deputy fired for misuse (fox8live.com) — Kenner residents should know their police chief says Flock license plate cameras are helping solve crimes daily, even as Jefferson Parish reviews misuse safeguards. After a JPSO deputy was fired for abusing the system, both agencies say they're tightening audits and requiring case information before officers can search plates, aiming to balance crime-fighting with privacy protections. 
• 8/22/26 Drag Racing News (draglist.com) — Kenner drag racing fans can cheer on local driver Mario Boesch, who's competing in the 2026 Top Sportsman class with his MKD Racing 1998 Chevrolet S-10. A new results roundup highlights his 7.199-second quarter-mile run alongside racers from Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and beyond.
📸 Around Kenner
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kenner
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★ Featured events ★
- Art & Storytime for Elementary →
Art Play Lear n Zo,
4:30 pm
Wednesday September 16
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Other local events
- Card Social →
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9:00 am - Daily Meals →
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10:00 am - Bingo →
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11:30 am - Daily Meals →
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10:00 am - Yoga →
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11:45 am - Card Social →
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9:00 am - Daily Meals →
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10:00 am - Bingo →
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11:30 am
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
📣 Kenner Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Board of Zoning Adjustments Public Hearing →
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Jefferson
4:00 pm - Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting
Jefferson Chamber of Commerce 3421 N. Causeway Blvd., Ste. 203 Metairie, LA 70002
8:30 am - KBA Networking Event
Jefferson Chamber of Commerce 3421 N Causeway Blvd #203, Metairie, LA 70002
5:30 pm - JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER MILLAGE RATE INCREASE →
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Jefferson
9:30 am
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Kenner PatchAM possible:
- Lafayette Process Servers LLC — (504) 210-8344
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A Jeff Parish "no litter" surprise=-
Recently I had to enter the neighborhood behind HaydelsBakery on Jefferson Highway and drove along Gelpi . To my surprise I did not see one piece of… (Nextdoor Westgate Napoleon to W.M.) - Hi all!
I'm new to the state and city. Where do you recommend buying quality beef, poultry, and other meats? TIA (Nextdoor Holly Heights)
- Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in Kenner. Apply here.
- Paradies Lagardere - The Paradies Shops, Inc. posted a job opening for Stocker Replenisher Retail in Kenner. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kenner here.
🗞 Nearby News
Metairie
- Elegant home with jewel-box quality in Old Metairie set at $2.75M (nola.com)
- Homeowners battle green pools as summer heat fuels algae growth (fox8live.com)
- Who killed Cornelius Garrison? New FBI timeline revealed in trial for witness's murder (nola.com)
Harahan
- City of Harahan's Holiday Market Craft Show (harahanla.gov)
- Severe thunderstorms move through southeast Louisiana, bringing hail, high winds (fox8live.com)
Ok Kenner! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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