Autopsy shows Kenner teen was shot in car

NOLA.com - Fri Nov 27

Louis Smoot's hopes of becoming a fashion designer ended when he was shot dead in his mother's car in the 2900 block of Kentucky Avenue in Kenner.

Kenner Police Investigate Late Night Death

WGNO - Thu Nov 26

On November 25, 2009, at 11:23 p.m., Kenner police responded to a call of a subject slumped over the steering wheel of a vehicle in front of 2921 Kentucky Avenue.

Parish Members Frustrated Over Whitmer Probe

TheNewOrleansChannel - Wed Nov 25

Some members of the Jefferson Parish Council expressed frustration Wednesday over what they described as roadblocks into the investigation of Tim Whitmer's business dealings.

Permit sought for 100-foot-long breakwater for Kenner's Gabriel subdivision

NOLA,com - Wed Nov 25

Developers of Gabriel in Kenner have applied for government permits to construct a 100-foot breakwater in Lake Pontchartrain in front of the gated subdivision, possibly as a prelude to building a marina there.

Assessor Lawrence Chehardy pans Kenner property tax plan

NOLA,com - Wed Nov 25

Surprising no one, Jefferson Parish Assessor Lawrence Chehardy has come out against a proposed property tax increase in Kenner , telling City Council members that the measure "will make it more expensive to live, work and own a business in Kenner." Lawrence Chehardy Mayor Ed Muniz suggested the $2.5 million tax hike last week, calling for 5.5 mills ...

Whitmer pressed to reveal ties

Times-Picayune - Wed Nov 25

Jefferson Parish Councilman John Young renewed his demand Tuesday that Tim Whitmer, Jefferson's embattled chief administrator, disclose all of Whitmer's business relationships with local public agencies and government contractors.

Williams Blvd. in Kenner closed southbound until noon

WWL-TV New Orleans - Tue Nov 24

The southbound lanes of Williams Boulevard in Kenner are closed until noon Tuesday as city crews remove tree branches and other vegetation from sidewalks and curb areas along the west side of the street.

Williams Boulevard lane closed in Kenner's Rivertown

Times-Picayune - Tue Nov 24

The southbound lane of Williams Boulevard in Kenner's Rivertown area is closed today until noon as city crews remove tree branches and other vegetation from sidewalks and curbs west of the street.

Judge Joan Benge's removal from bench is effective immediately

Times-Picayune - Mon Nov 23

Joan Benge, right, gets hugs from friends and family after her lawyers argued her case in front of the Louisiana Supreme Court on Royal Street on Sept.

Kenner arrangement with Lagniappe Industries raises questions

NOLA.com - Sun Nov 22

Upon entering office as Kenner's new mayor in July 2006, Ed Muniz fielded a litany of complaints from employees about the city's health insurance provider.