Press Releases
ROAD CLOSURE: COUSINS STREET
The eastbound lanes of Cousins St., between Barataria Blvd. and Oakmere Dr. are closed.
JEFFERSON PARISH, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, TO HOST FLU AND COVID-19 VACCINE DRIVE
Jefferson Parish, in conjunction with the Louisiana Department of Health, will be hosting a flu and COVID-19 vaccine drive on Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Nicholson Playground (7101 11th St., Marrero, LA 70072).
JEFFERSON PARISH ANNOUNCES U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD), CDBG, HOME, HOME ARP AND HESG FUNDING FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPERS IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $7,000,000
The Jefferson Parish Department of Community Development is pleased to announce the opening of the Fiscal Year 2024 Action Plan application period for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), HOME ARP and Emergency Solutions Grant (HESG) programs to fund non-profit organizations and affordable housing developers in the estimated amount of $7,000,000.
CORPS SPOKESPERSON TO LEAD DISCUSSION ABOUT SALTWATER WEDGE AT EAST BANK REGIONAL LIBRARY
Ricky Boyett, Chief of Public Affairs for the United States Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, will discuss the area’s saltwater wedge issue at 7 p.m., Monday, November 13, 2023 at the East Bank Regional Library (4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, LA 70001).
PARC DES FAMILLES DOG PARKS TO BRIEFLY CLOSE FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
The Parc des Familles dog parks will be undergoing routine maintenance from Monday, October 30 through Wednesday, November 1, 2023 and is expected to reopen on Thursday, November 2, 2023 for normal operations.
JEFFERSON PARISH RECOGNIZES NATIONAL LEAD POISIONING PREVENTION WEEK (NLPPW)
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (October 22 – 28, 2023), is a call to bring together individuals, organizations, industry, and governments to reduce childhood exposure to lead by increasing lead poisoning prevention awareness.
JEFFERSON PARISH TO CONDUCT AERIAL SPRAYING FOR MOSQUITOES ON EVENING OF SUNDAY, OCT. 29, 2023
Aerial spraying, in response to mosquito activity, is scheduled to take place on the East and West Banks of Jefferson Parish on the evening of Sunday, October 29, 2023, over portions of Kenner and Lafitte/Barataria, weather permitting.
JEFFERSON PARISH SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENTS TEMPORARY FLEXIBLE WATERLINE SYSTEM TO MITIGATE POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF SALTWATER INTRUSION
Jefferson Parish successfully completed installation and testing of its West Bank flexible waterline system.
JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2023
The Jefferson Parish Council will hold a special council meeting on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 2 p.m. at the General Government Building, 2nd floor Council Chambers (200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, LA 70053).
LANE CLOSURE: CLEARVIEW PARKWAY AT WINDSOR STREET
Starting Monday, October 30, 2023 at 9 a.m., the turning lane of northbound Clearview Parkway at Windsor Street will be closed continuously.