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Hello Kenner! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a night out at a Kenner restaurant turned into gunfire
  • Kenner hotel death case ends with a 60-year prison term
  • Why Kenner's airport just landed in America's top ten list

Also on today's calendar: Bayou Coral Bash 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 89 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, temps: high: 87, low: 76.
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man arrested in accidental shooting of acquaintance at Kenner business, police say (wwltv.com) — Police arrested a 23-year-old Lockport man after an accidental shooting inside a Kenner business on Williams Boulevard left another man wounded in the leg. Investigators say surveillance video shows the gun firing while people were drinking at a table, and the suspect then left without helping. He's now jailed on multiple weapons, negligence, and obstruction charges with bond set at $65,000.
   

2. Woman convicted in death of Kansas City TV reporter at Super Bowl sentenced to prison (kansascity.com) — A woman has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for causing the death of TV reporter Adan Manzano, who was found in his Kenner hotel room while covering the Super Bowl. Prosecutors say she and an accomplice ran a scheme targeting tourists in New Orleans, drugging them and stealing from them. The Jefferson Parish case underscores ongoing concerns about visitor safety in the Kenner–New Orleans area.
   

3. New Orleans airport ranks in top 10 of large US airports for ease of travel, facilities (nola.com) — Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Kenner just ranked seventh among large North American airports for customer satisfaction, tying Salt Lake City. The study highlights easier movement, better facilities, and improved experiences as key drivers. Airport leaders are also planning more gates, a new garage, and another terminal over the next 20 years, which could reshape travel options for Kenner residents.
   

4. Retiring in Louisiana? These are the 6 best places to do says US News (shreveporttimes.com) — Kenner has been named the best place to retire in Louisiana, with U.S. News & World Report citing its lower cost of living and solid senior community. The city's median home value, rent, and income compare favorably with similar-sized places. Other top retirement picks include Metairie, Lafayette, Slidell, Alexandria, and Houma, but Kenner leads the list.
   

5. Texas among states receiving FEMA funding (crossroadstoday.com) — Kenner is set to benefit from $168,000 in FEMA resilience funding that backs the city and Jefferson Parish's hazard mitigation plan, including planning upgrades to local wastewater infrastructure. The broader package sends more than $141 million across Region 6, but this slice is aimed at helping Kenner better prepare for future storms and flooding. Residents can expect long-term planning rather than immediate construction work.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found dog running the streets in Kenner (Greenlawn Terrace area) chased him for a while until someone helped me get him into their car!
    We are going to take him to the library to scan him but posting in case this is somebody's baby! (Nextdoor Greenlawn Terrace)
  • UPDATE: Owner found!
    Can anyone in Kenner take this dog we found in their backyard/home for the night? We just got home after going all around trying to get somewhere to… (Nextdoor Greenlawn Terrace)
  • At Home Stores posted a job opening for Team Member in Kenner. Apply here.
  • Sonic posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Kenner. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kenner here.

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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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