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🌱 How did Kentwood’s gas prices stack up against nearby towns?

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Hi Kentwood! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Kentwood's gas prices stack up against nearby towns?

Also on today's calendar: Albany at Sumner and 1 more event.

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

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Heavy afternoon thunderstorms, temps: high: 89, low: 72.
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Week ending Sept. 19: Lowest midgrade gas in Tangipahoa Parish reaches $4.14 (floridaparishnews.com) — Kentwood drivers are paying among the lower midgrade gas prices in Tangipahoa Parish, with recent reports showing Kentwood stations at $4.14 per gallon during the week ending Sept. 19. The report compares prices across nearby towns like Hammond, Amite, and Ponchatoula, and explains how global oil markets and refinery issues are keeping fuel costs elevated across Louisiana and the nation.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday October 2
  • Fair Day Holiday
    Tangipahoa Parish Amite, LA 70422
  • West Feliciana at St. Helena College and Career Academy →
    St. Helena College and Career Academy, 14340 Highway 37, Greensburg
    7:00 pm
  • Tangipahoa Fair and Rodeo →
    Florida Parishes Arena, 1301 Northwest Central Avenue, Amite City
    7:30 pm
    • Saturday October 3
  • School Bus Driver Training (Day 1 of 6)
    TPSS Family and Community Event Center, 711 Coleman Ave, Hammond
    9:00 am
    • Monday October 5
  • Jean Day - Donate $1 to Mary Bird Perkins, St. Jude
    Tangipahoa Parish Amite, LA 70422
  • School Bus Driver Training (Day 2 of 6)
    TPSS Family and Community Event Center, 711 Coleman Ave, Hammond
    5:00 pm
    • Tuesday October 6
  • School Bus Driver Training (Day 3 of 6)
    TPSS Family and Community Event Center, 711 Coleman Ave, Hammond
    5:00 pm
    • Wednesday October 7
  • School Bus Driver Training (Day 4 of 6)
    TPSS Family and Community Event Center, 711 Coleman Ave, Hammond
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We are searching for a receptionist.
    Monday through Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm. If you are looking or know of someone, please let me know. (Nextdoor Kentwood)
  • Circle K posted a job opening for Team Member in Kentwood. Apply here.
  • Sonic Corporation posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Kentwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kentwood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Franklinton

Hammond

  • Be on the lookout: Runaway juveniles from Hammond (hammondstar.com)
  • Arts center opens nature exhibits (hammondstar.com)
  • Elvis '56 celebrates 70 years of the King's Mississippi homecoming: He 'put Tupelo on the map' (wrkf.org)

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