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Kentwood, Louisiana Patch AM: a 3 min readWhat's up Kentwood! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Kentwood’s new technical college campus could change local job prospects
Also on today's calendar: 2026 Spring Market at the Farm.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Pleasant with some sun, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 81, low: 64.
- Friday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Southeastern Louisiana Technical College Opens New Kentwood Campus to Expand Workforce Training Opportunities (brweeklypress.com) — A new Southeastern Louisiana Technical College campus has officially opened in Kentwood, offering local residents vocational training programs geared toward construction careers and immediate job readiness. Led by Kentwood native Tamika Dickerson Mustafa and welcomed by Mayor Irma T. Gordon, the campus aims to boost educational access and strengthen the town’s workforce and economic prospects. 
📸 Around Kentwood
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Market at The Farm Spring Event
The White Magnolia, 75912 LA-1053, Kentwood
3:00 pm
Friday May 1
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2026 Spring Market at the Farm
The White Magnolia , 75912 LA-1053 , Kentwood
3:00 pm
Friday May 1
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Karaoke Night — Downtown Hammond
Our Mom's Restaurant and Bar , 205 E Thomas St , Hammond
6:00 pm -
The Italian Festival
Tickfaw City Hall , 50081 US-51 , Tickfaw
9:00 pm -
2026 Family Fest
Chappapeela Sports Park , 19325 Hipark Blvd , Hammond
9:00 am -
Washington Parish Council Meeting
Washington Parish, LA Calendar , 908 Washington St , Franklinton
5:30 pm -
Karaoke & Music Trivia — Downtown Hammond
The Red White & Brew Inc. , 120 E Thomas St , Hammond
6:00 pm -
Clergy Tour
TPSS Technology Center , 795 S. Morrison Blvd , Hammond
8:00 am -
C&P Seminar
Pursley Hall , 210 Azalea Cir , Hammond
12:00 pm -
Faith in Motion - Color Run/Walk
117 E Olive St , Amite City
1:00 pm -
The Paddock Farmer’s Market
Giddy Up Folsom , 82292 LA-25 , Folsom
9:00 am -
Northshore Writer’s Group
Giddy Up Folsom , 82292 LA-25 , Folsom
2:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Kentwood. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Franklinton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kentwood here.
🗞 Nearby News
Franklinton
- Take Back Day Offers Washington Parish Residents Safe Way to Dispose of Unused Medications (bogalusadailynews.com)
- Is The Swamp Monster Worth The Drive From Shreveport? (1130thetiger.com)
- Report: LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier has cyst on his spine; reason for oblique pain in 2025 season (wdsu.com)
Hammond
- BEACH VB: Sandy Lions secure two pair on SLC All-Conference teams (an17.com)
Ok Kentwood! 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: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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