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Coffee in hand, Kenner? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Kenner streets saw homes change hands this month?
  • What makes Kenner’s free Magical Christmas Village a must-visit this month?
  • Which Jefferson Parish leaders just earned top honors in Kenner?

Also on today's calendar: Christmastime with the Big Easy Boys and 5 more events.

Find out what's happening in Kennerfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Kennerfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, with a high of 76 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Sunday: Windy and cooler, temps: high: 61, low: 34.
  • Monday: Sunny, but colder, with a high of 46 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. East Jefferson property transfers for 11-26 to 12-5, 2025. See a list of home and other sales. (nola.com) — If you’re watching Kenner’s housing market, this week’s property transfer list offers a detailed look at who bought and sold homes across many city streets, including Clay, Michigan, and Richland. The roundup, covering late November through early December, also includes nearby East Jefferson communities like Metairie, Harahan, Jefferson, and River Ridge for broader context.
   

2. The Breakdown: Christmas events in the New Orleans area for this weekend, Dec. 13 & 14 (wwltv.com) — Kenner’s Magical Christmas Village is open every night through Dec. 31, offering free lights, music, food, crafts, and live performances on Friday and Saturday evenings. It’s one of many New Orleans-area holiday options this weekend, alongside boat parades, bonfires, movies, and major light displays from Metairie to City Park and the Audubon attractions.
   

3. JEDCO Honors 2025 Business Award Winners (bizneworleans.com) — Kenner hosted JEDCO’s annual luncheon, where local leaders celebrated businesses and public servants driving Jefferson Parish’s economy. Awards highlighted workforce programs in parish schools, Swaybox Studios’ growing creative footprint, and legal work that helped land major redevelopment and innovation projects, all pointing to new jobs and investment opportunities for residents.
   

4. Two males detained in Kenner, witnesses believe they were students wearing uniform (wdsu.com) — Federal agents recently detained two males in Kenner, and a witness believes they were teenagers wearing local school-style uniforms, though officials have not confirmed they were students or minors. The incident, captured on video and shared widely, comes amid reports of sharply lower Hispanic student attendance in Jefferson Parish schools and renewed concern over how immigration operations may affect local families.
   

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    Sunday December 14
  • Daily Meals
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    10:00 am
  • Christmastime with the Big Easy Boys
    Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts , 325 Minor St , Kenner
    7:00 pm
    • Monday December 15
  • Daily Meals
    Kenner, LA Calendar Kenner, LA 70062
    10:00 am
  • Bingo
    Kenner, LA Calendar Kenner, LA 70062
    11:30 am
    • Tuesday December 16
  • Daily Meals
    Kenner, LA Calendar Kenner, LA 70062
    10:00 am
  • Yoga
    Kenner, LA Calendar Kenner, LA 70062
    11:45 am
    • Wednesday December 17
  • Daily Meals
    Kenner, LA Calendar Kenner, LA 70062
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My neighbors dog got out last night around 7:55 in Greenlawn.
    Please let me know if you’ve seen him. He is microchipped. (Nextdoor Greenlawn Terrace)
  • Lost husky seems to have tags.
    In the parking lot by Chase on Williams and West Esplanade, heading towards the Walmart and jumbo buffet. Could not get close enough for a better… (Nextdoor Audubon)
  • Southeastern Grocers posted a job opening for Grocery Associate FT in Kenner. Apply here.
  • Burlington posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Kenner. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kenner here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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