Press Releases

JEFFERSON PARISH AND ATMOS ENERGY TO ASSIST RESIDENTS WITH NATURAL GAS BILLS

The Jefferson Community Action Programs Department (JeffCAP) and ATMOS Energy have partnered to assist Jefferson Parish residents with their natural gas bills during the Share the Warmth Blitz.

JPRD ANNOUNCES END OF SEASON SCHEDULE FOR PARC DES FAMILLES SPLASH PARK

The Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation Department (JPRD) announced the end of season schedule for the Parc des Familles Splash Park.

JEFFERSON PARISH DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES 2022 RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION CONTRACTOR INFORMATION SESSIONS

The Jefferson Parish Department of Community Development will host its 2022 Residential Rehabilitation Contractor Information Sessions on August 26, 2022 from 1-3 p.m., and September 16, 2022 from 10 a.m. to noon. 

ROAD CLOSURE: KAWANEE AVENUE BETWEEN PAGE DRIVE AND HENICAN PLACE

Starting today (Monday, August 8, 2022), both the east and westbound lanes of Kawanee Ave. between Page Drive and Henican Place will be closed. 

JEFFERSON PARISH AND UNITED WAY TO OFFER EMERGENCY MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS EXPERIENCING ECONOMIC HARDSHIP 

The Jefferson Community Action Programs Department (JeffCAP) and United Way have collaborated to launch the JeffCAP Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program. Eligible clients may receive up to three months of mortgage assistance.

LANE CLOSURE: VETERANS BOULEVARD BETWEEN CLEARVIEW PARKWAY AND HARVARD AVENUE

Starting tomorrow (Thursday, August 4, 2022) at 9 a.m., one westbound lane of Veterans Boulevard between Clearview Parkway and Harvard Avenue will be closed on a continuous basis.

JPL OFFERS DIGITAL EXPO AT NORTH KENNER LIBRARY TO EXPLAIN THE LIBRARY'S VAST DIGITAL COLLECTION

The Jefferson Parish Library will host a digital expo from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the North Kenner Library, 630 W. Esplanade, Kenner.

JEFFERSON PARISH FINANCE AUTHORITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES NAMES LAUREN RUPPEL AS EXECUTIVE AND MARKETING DIRECTOR

The Jefferson Parish Finance Authority Board of Trustees has selected Lauren Ruppel as Executive and Marketing Director.

WESTBOUND U-TURN LANE CLOSURE ON VETERANS BOULEVARD

Starting at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, August 1, 2022, the westbound U-turn lane of Veterans Blvd., between Hesper Ave. and Melody Dr., will be closed.

TOO BEE OR NOT TO BEE? ADULT SPELLING BEE TO BE HELD AT EAST BANK REGIONAL LIBRARY

The Jefferson Parish Library will hold its Seventh Annual Spelling Bee for adults at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.