Press Releases

JEFFERSON PARISH ISSUES BOIL WATER ADVISORY FOR LOWER LAFITTE

The Jefferson Parish Water Department, in conjunction with the Louisiana Department of Health, is issuing a Boil Water Advisory for areas of Lower Lafitte on Jean Lafitte Boulevard located South of Shipyard Street on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish due to low pressure in the distribution system caused by a contractor boring a gas line that damaged the water main.

JEFFERSON PARISH, IN CONJUNCTION WITH LONE STAR AUCTIONEERING COMPANY, HOSTS ONLINE SURPLUS PROPERTY AUCTION

Jefferson Parish, in conjunction with Lone Star Auctioneering Company, is hosting another Jefferson Parish online surplus property auction now until Monday, May 2, 2022.

ALARIO CENTER COVID-19 TESTING/VACCINATION SITE WILL MOVE TO HAROLD MCDONALD SR. PARK DUE TO ZURICH CLASSIC

The Alario Center COVID-19 testing/vaccination site will be moved to the Harold McDonald Sr. Park (900 Drake Ave., Westwego, LA 70094) on Wednesday, Apr. 20, 2022 due to the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

JEFFERSON PARISH ANNOUNCES FIRST EVER LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLD WATER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Jefferson Parish Community Action Programs (JeffCAP) is pleased to announce the opening of Jefferson Parish’s first ever Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP).

LAFRENIERE DOG PARKS CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS STARTING MONDAY, APRIL 18

The Lafreniere Dog Parks will be closed starting on Monday April 18, 2022 for drainage and lighting improvements.

JEFFERSON PARISH CLOSED FRIDAY, APR. 15, 2022 IN OBSERVANCE OF GOOD FRIDAY HOLIDAY

All Jefferson Parish offices, including all Jefferson Parish libraries and JPAWS, will be closed on Friday, Apr. 15, 2022.

JEFFERSON PARISH HOSTS JOB EXPO ON APR. 26th

On Tuesday, Apr. 26, 2022, the Jefferson Parish Workforce Connections Department in partnership with the Jefferson Parish Personnel Department, will be hosting a Job Expo at the Alario Center (2000 Segnette Blvd., Westwego, LA 70094) from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

LANE CLOSURE: WEST ESPLANADE AVENUE

One westbound lane (closest to the canal) of West Esplanade Ave. between Metairie Heights Ave. and Clifford Dr. will be closed.

JEFFERSON PARISH RECEIVES CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING FOR 35TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

he Jefferson Parish Accounting and Finance Departments have received the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 35th consecutive year.

PARC DES FAMILLES SPRAY PARK OPEN FOR SEASON

The Parc des Familles Spray Park is now open to the public for the season.