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🌱 Patch AM: Why Kenner police say Esplanade Mall can’t be ignored anymore
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What's up Kenner! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Kenner police say Esplanade Mall can't be ignored anymore
- How a former Kenner judge ended up in a murder-for-hire trial
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Some sun, hot; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 97 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 96, low: 78.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 78 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Kenner police demand action from Esplanade Mall over trespassers (fox8live.com) — Kenner police are pressing the Esplanade Mall's owners to fix dangerous conditions and curb a surge in trespassing at the long-shuttered property, which has seen over 100 incidents and 76 arrests since 2022. City leaders warn the stalled redevelopment is costing Kenner millions in lost sales tax revenue, and a Mayor's Court hearing later this month could trigger tougher legal action. 
• Witnesses detail recruitment, payments in murder-for-hire trial linked to stage wrecks case (wwltv.com) — A federal jury in New Orleans is hearing detailed testimony about how participants were allegedly recruited and paid in a staged-wrecks scheme tied to a broader murder-for-hire case involving former Kenner magistrate judge Sean Alfortish. Witnesses have described fake crashes on I-10, shifting settlement demands, and payments tracked in business records, with testimony on the murder-for-hire allegations expected later this week.
📸 Around Kenner
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kenner
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9:00 am - Daily Meals →
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10:00 am - Bingo →
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11:45 am - Card Social →
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Wednesday August 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Employees' Retirement System of Jefferson Parish Quarterly Meeting →
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1:30 pm - Jefferson Parish Library Board Meeting →
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4:00 pm - ABWA - Women's Networking Meeting
Jefferson Chamber of Commerce Fleming's Steakhouse 3064 N Causeway Blvd Metairie
11:00 am - Planning Advisory Board General Meeting →
Jefferson Parish, LA Calendar, 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard Council Chamber, Jefferson
5:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
Thursday August 20
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I recently retired after spending most of my working life around construction, property inspections, repairs, and real estate.
I still enjoy helping people understand what may be happening with their homes. I'm home today and thought I'd offer a little neighborly help. Post… (Nextdoor Driftwood) - Does anyone know a good handyman who can replace a shower head and mount a TV on the wall?
The brackets are already installed, so just need help with the installation. (Nextdoor Grandlake Estates)
- Areas USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Commissary Porter 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
- Saints ready to surf their way through two joint practices and preseason game in California (wdsu.com)
- Saints, Dillon Radunz share their platform to help girl with rare disease find a donor. (nola.com)
- Top Permits: WWII Museum advances Magazine Street expansion (neworleanscitybusiness.com)
Jefferson
- EntergyLA launches major project in Jefferson Parish: Can ETR break above $108.13? (tradersunion.com)
- Here are the top Jefferson Parish education issues to watch (nola.com)
- Armstrong Park visitors work to stay cool this weekend (wdsu.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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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