🌱 Patch AM: Which Kenner homes just sold—and for how much?

Good morning Kenner! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Which Kenner homes just sold—and for how much?
• Remember when UFC 18 brought Darrell Gholar to Kenner?

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, with a high of 60 and low of 44 degrees.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy and warmer, temps: high: 73, low: 61.
• Sunday: A couple of showers, with a high of 71 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• East Jefferson property transfers for Dec. 6-12, 2025. See a list of home and other sales. (nola.com) — If you’re watching Kenner’s housing market, this week’s East Jefferson transfer report lists dozens of recent sales, from modest lots to half‑million‑dollar homes and commercial properties. Street‑by‑street details and sale prices can help you gauge neighborhood values or prep for your next move.
   

• UFC 18 alum Darrell Gholar dead at 63 (usatoday.com) — Longtime combat sports fans may recall that Darrell Gholar’s only UFC fight took place in Kenner back in 1999, and the former wrestler and MMA fighter has now died at 63. The article looks back on his brief UFC stop here and his larger legacy in wrestling and vale tudo competition.
   

📸 Around Kenner

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kenner

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Saturday December 20

• Daily Meals
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  10:00 am

Monday December 22

• Bingo
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  11:30 am

Tuesday December 23

• Daily Meals
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• Yoga
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  11:45 am

Wednesday December 24

• City Holiday- All Administrative Offices Closed
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  8:30 am
• Daily Meals
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  10:00 am
• Bingo
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  11:30 am

Thursday December 25

• City Holiday- All Administrative Offices Closed
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  8:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 20

• Pottery Hand Building Class
  Artsy Edge , 3228 Metairie Road , Metairie
  11:00 am
• The Nutcracker
  Jefferson Performing Arts Center , 6400 Airline Dr , Metairie
  2:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Christmas Eve Holiday
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Thursday December 25

• Christmas Day Holiday
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Christmas Lights=-- Kenner Rivertown Park .
  =- Williams Blvd.and Jefferson Highway. It,s very nice and it,s Free. I parked in the parking area on the riverside of Jefferson Highway. The… (Nextdoor Westgate Napoleon to W.M.)
• Hi neighbors!
  My name is Lazaro Costa, owner of LBC Diesel Services based in Kenner. We’re a local diesel mechanic shop, and we’re currently looking to add… (Nextdoor North of Airport)

• G2 Secure Staff posted a job opening for Ramp Agent in Kenner. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Kenner. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kenner here.

🗞 Nearby News

Metairie

• Man behind viral New Orleans ice cream pints opens storefront inside Old Metairie pizzeria (nola.com)
• Looking for the right nursing home? Here are the 7 best in Louisiana (shreveporttimes.com)
• A look back at Michelin stars and lost restaurants in New Orleans in 2025 (nola.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

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