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07/19/2022

The Hispanic Resource Center is hosting a Back to School Supply Distribution from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, July 21, at the center, 4312 Florida Ave.

07/19/2022

The city of Kenner is under a heat advisory today from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with “feel-like” temperatures expected to reach between 108 to 112 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

Heat illness can occur quickly once temperatures exceed 108 degrees and residents are advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned area, check up on relatives and neighbors, and to never leave young children and pets in vehicles for even short periods of time.

07/18/2022

The left eastbound and westbound lanes of West Esplanade Avenue will be closed while crews work to repair a sewer force main leak at the median of W. Esplanade and Canal No. 10. Repairs are not expected to interrupt any sewer services in the surrounding areas.

07/15/2022

07/15/2022

Water services will off on the 400 and 500 blocks of John Hopkins Drive and the 3300 block of Marquette Drive as Jefferson Parish crews work to repair a broken water main.

Repairs are expected to last five to six hours.

For questions or concerns, please call the Jefferson Parish Water Department at (504) 838-4363.

07/13/2022

Work crews are in the 1900 block of Kansas Avenue repairing a broken water main. Water services are currently off, and repairs are expected to be completed within four hours through 3:15 p.m. For questions or concerns, please call the East Bank Maintenance Division of the Jefferson Parish Water Department at (504) 838-4364.

07/11/2022

The city of Kenner, in partnership with JenCare Senior Medical Center, is hosting a fun-filled bingo event. Join us Wednesday, July 13 from 11:30 - 1:30 PM for prizes, food and a good time!

07/07/2022

Portion of 21st Street to be Closed on Friday for Sewer Main Repairs

Eastbound 21st Street will be closed from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, July 8, at the east side of Roosevelt Boulevard, Wastewater Department officials announced.

A Wastewater repair crew will be working on the gravity sewer main line that crosses 21st Street in the pedestrian crosswalk from the southeast corner at Roosevelt to the median.

07/06/2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 6, 2022

KENNER CITY COUNCIL MEETS AT 5:30 P.M.
ON THURSDAY, JULY 7, IN THE MACY’S BUILDING

Kenner, LA. – The Kenner City Council will meet on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in the Macy’s Building, north entrance, 1401 W. Esplanade Ave.
To view the agenda for the meeting, click here:http://www.kenner.la.us/2/070722_Agenda_reduced_2.pdf

The council meeting will be live-streamed on the City of Kenner’s page: https://www.facebook.com/officialcityofkennergovernment

The meeting also will be available for viewing afterward in its entirety on the KennerTV YouTube channel, although not immediately because of provider limitations, at: https://www.youtube.com/user/kennertvonline

07/05/2022

Key Kenner Telephone Numbers

While running for office, one of Mayor Glaser’s main campaign promises was that the administration would be both reachable and responsive. Residents can call 504-468-7200 to have any questions or concerns resolved.

To reach Mayor Michael J. Glaser’s office, call 504-468-7240

For information on Code Enforcement permits, call 504-468-4062

For Code Enforcement complaints, call 504-468-7516

07/05/2022

New Administration Meets with Directors and Assistant Directors

Ensuring the City of Kenner is on one accord begins with its leaders. This morning, Mayor Michael J. Glaser introduced his administrative team – Chief Administrative Officer Jose A. Gonzalez and Deputy Chief Administrative Officers Aimee Vallot and Natalie Newton - where an introductory meeting was held with directors and assistant directors of city departments.

07/05/2022

Flash Flood Warning in Effect Until 2:15 p.m.

07/04/2022

Kenner Board of Zoning Adjustment to Hold Meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6 in the Macy’s Building

The agenda for the July 6 meeting is available at:
http://www.kenner.la.us/2/BZA_agenda_7-6-22.pdf

07/01/2022

Begins tonight at 7 p.m.

07/01/2022

Doors Open at 9 a.m.

06/30/2022

Flash Flood Warning in Effect Until 3:45 P.M.

A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Kenner and much of the eastbank until 3:45 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
Rainfall rates of 1 to 4 inches an hour are possible, which could lead to street flooding.

06/30/2022

Heavy Storms Possible Today and Through Saturday

Circulation surrounding a tropical disturbance in the northwest Gulf of Mexico will increase the chances for showers and thunderstorms through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

The disturbance is moving slowly westward and there is a 40 percent chance of some strengthening before landfall, which is likely in south Texas, forecasters said.

The greatest risk for heavy storms is in the afternoon and evening hours today and continuing through Saturday, forecasters said. Today, rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches are generally expected with some areas getting higher amounts.

The Emergency Management Office is monitoring the weather and additional updates will be posted, as necessary.

06/29/2022

Street Dedicated to Honor Marie Martin Clesi

Mayor Zahn today unveiled the dedication of 6th Street in front of the Kenner Council on Aging to honor Marie Martin Clesi, an active civic and political leader in Kenner for more than 30 years, who died in December, 2020.

Marie started her business career as a math teacher and became one of the first female State Farm agents in the state and was very active with the Kenner and Jefferson Council on Aging.

She was elected as an at-large member to the Jefferson Parish Republican Committee and was also elected to the Republican State Central Committee.

Wednesday’s ceremony at the Kenner Council on Aging included Marie’s daughters, Tara and Lara, grandchildren, Jami, Joshua and Matthew and great-grandson John Roger, along with many friends.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ran8wu_g8eo

06/29/2022

KENNER CITY OFFICES CLOSED MONDAY
FOR JULY 4TH HOLIDAY

Kenner, LA. – All city offices will be closed on Monday, July 4. Offices will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 5.

There will be garbage collection on Monday. However, pickup will begin an hour earlier because of the July 4th holiday and residents are encouraged to put their trash out the night before.

06/28/2022

Tropical Weather Update

The disturbance in the northwest Gulf of Mexico continues to move slowly westward and there is a 30 percent chance of tropical cyclone development, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Even if the system does not strengthen, forecasters said they expect additional shower and storm coverage in Kenner throughout the week.

Today, there is a threat of locally heavy rain during daylight hours that could produce street flooding. Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches are generally expected, but some areas could receive higher amounts and rainfall rates of 3 to 4 inches an hour are possible in the strongest storms.

The Emergency Management Office is monitoring the weather and additional updates will be posted, as necessary.

06/27/2022

Tropical Weather Update

There is slight chance of development for an area of low pressure in the northern Gulf of Mexico that is slowly drifting to the west, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Currently the chances for development are 10 percent over the next 2 days and 20 percent over the next 5 days, forecasters said. Any strengthening would be slow to occur, but forecasters say even if the system doesn’t become a tropical cyclone, there is an enhanced chance of rain and thunderstorms throughout the week.

The Kenner Emergency Operations Center will continue to monitor local weather conditions and any developments or changes in the weather in the Gulf.

06/26/2022

Tropical Weather Update

An area of low pressure could develop over the northern Gulf of Mexico by the early or middle parts of next week, but any development is expected to be slow to occur, according to the National Hurricane Center.

There is currently a 20 percent chance of tropical cyclone development for the next 5 days. Forecasters said the system is expected to drift to the west toward our area and then to the northwest Gulf of Mexico.

Any impacts from this system are very uncertain at this time. Even if there is no additional development, there is still a potential for heavy rainfall in our area.

Additional updates will be posted here, as necessary.

06/25/2022

Heat Advisory in Effect Today, Not Quite as Hot on Sunday

A heat advisory is in effect in Kenner from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today with heat index readings expected to reach between 108 and 112 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

The heat index readings are forecast to be slightly lower on Sunday – between 102 and 108 degrees, and forecasters say the chance for afternoon showers and storms increases on Sunday.

Residents should avoid spending any time outdoors for an extended period and to drink plenty of fluids and take breaks in air-conditioned rooms if they must be outside. Remember to check on relatives and neighbors and keep pets inside or in an area with shade and plenty of water.

Never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles for any amount of time. Additional information will be posted here, as necessary.