Press Releases
JEFFERSON PARISH TO HOLD HURRICANE PREP PRESS CONFERENCE ON TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2021 AT THE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng will join other Parish officials for a press conference on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 ahead of the start of the 2021 Hurricane Season.
JEFFERSON PARISH LAUNCHES BIKE MAP
Jefferson Parish Government has launched a new Bike Map to show completed and proposed bicycling infrastructure projects that improve the Parish’s economy and quality of life.
JEFFERSON PARISH PARTNERS WITH THE BLOOD CENTER TO HOST BLOOD DRIVES AT JPRD PLAYGROUNDS
Jefferson Parish, in partnership with The Blood Center, will be hosting blood drives at specific playgrounds on the East Bank and West Bank due to blood shortages both locally and nationwide.
JEFFERSON PARISH IN PARTNERSHIP WITH IRON MOUNTAIN HOSTS PAPER SHREDDING EVENT
The Jefferson Parish Department of Environmental Affairs, in partnership with Iron Mountain, will host a paper shredding event on Saturday, June 5, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
ROAD CLOSURE: TERRY PARKWAY & HECTOR AVENUE
Starting Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at 6:00 a.m., the right northbound lane at 127 Terry Pkwy., and the right westbound lane of Hector Ave., will be closed on a continuous basis.
MASK MANDATE LIFTED FOR ENTRY INTO JEFFERSON PARISH GENERAL GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS
Consistent with Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards’ new order in consultation with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), and recent CDC guidelines, the mask mandate to enter Jefferson Parish General Government Buildings will be lifted for those who are fully vaccinated.
ROAD CLOSURE: WEST ESPLANADE AVENUE
Starting Monday, May 17, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., the left eastbound lane of W. Esplanade Ave. at Cleary Ave. will be closed on a continuous basis.
ROAD CLOSURE: VETERANS BOULEVARD
Starting Friday, May 14, 2021, at 7:00 a.m., the U-Turn lane to the southside of 1014 Veterans Memorial Blvd., between W. William David Pkwy. and Oaklawn Dr., will be closed on a continuous basis.
ROAD CLOSURE VETERANS BOULEVARD
JEFFERSON, LA - Starting Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at 7:00 a.m., one westbound lane on the north side of Veterans Blvd., between Martin Behrman Ave. and Oaklawn Dr., will be closed on a continuous basis.
ENROLLMENT OPENS ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 12 FOR EMERGENCY BROADBAND BENEFIT
JEFFERSON, LA – On Wednesday, May 12, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will open the application process for the Emergency Broadband Benefit, a new program to help eligible households who are struggling to afford internet services during the pandemic.