Press Releases

FIRST ANNUAL DAWN BUSTERS KIWANIS CLUB EASTER EGG HUNT TO BE HOSTED AT LAFRENIERE PARK

On Saturday, April 16, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., the Dawn Busters Kiwanis Club will be hosting the First Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Lafreniere Park (3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie, LA 70003).

LANE CLOSURE: WESTBANK EXPRESSWAY

Starting Monday, April 11, 2022, the right westbound lane of the Westbank Expressway between Eiseman Blvd. and Meyers Blvd. will be closed daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

JEFFERSON PARISH HOSTS EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OUTREACH EVENTS

The Jefferson Parish Department of Community Development (JPDCD) will be hosting two Jefferson Parish Emergency Rental Assistance Program (JP ERAP) outreach events.

EMERGENCY LANE CLOSURE: WEST METAIRIE AVENUE

Starting Monday, April 4, 2022, one eastbound lane of West Metairie Ave. between Waldo St. and Grove Ave. will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

JEFFERSON PARISH ANNOUNCES CLOSURES DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER

According to the National Weather Service, Jefferson Parish is under an “Enhanced Risk” of severe weather, with storms currently most likely between 5-11 p.m. today, March 30, 2022.

JEFFERSON PARISH PREPARES FOR SEVERE WEATHER

According to the National Weather Service, Jefferson Parish is under an “Enhanced to Moderate Risk” of severe weather tomorrow, March 30, 2022.

JEFFERSON COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS (JEFFCAP) ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START 2022-2023 YEAR

Jefferson Community Action Programs (JeffCAP) is accepting applications for Early Head Start and Head Start. 

LANE CLOSURE: TRANSCONTINENTAL DRIVE

Starting at 6:00 p.m. today, March 28, 2022, all northbound lanes of Transcontinental Dr., between Quincy St. and Veterans Blvd. will be closed.

ROAD CLOSURE: DESTREHAN AVENUE AT PATRIOT STREET

Starting tomorrow (Tuesday, March 29, 2022), one northbound and one southbound lane of Destrehan Ave. at Patriot St. will be closed daily from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

ROAD CLOSURE: LAPALCO BOULEVARD AND DESTREHAN AVENUE

Starting Monday, March 28, 2022, one eastbound lane of Lapalco Blvd., plus one northbound and one southbound lane of Destrehan Ave. at the intersection of the two roadways will be closed nightly from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.