Press Releases
Jefferson Parish Library 2021 Summer Reading Program Kickoff Celebration “Tails and Tales” Adoption Event
JEFFERSON, LA –The Jefferson Parish Library kicks off the 2021 Summer Reading Program “Tails and Tales” on June 1.
ROAD CLOSURE: WEST ESPLANADE AVENUE
Starting Monday, May 10, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., the left eastbound lane of W. Esplanade Ave. at Cleary Ave. will be closed on a continuous basis.
PARC DES FAMILLES DOG PARK CLOSURE FOR GRASS OVERSEEDING
Starting Monday, May 10, 2021, both dog parks at Parc des Familles will be closed to begin grass overseeding.
SAUVE ROAD BRIDGE NOW OPEN
JEFFERSON, LA – The Sauve Road Bridge at the Soniat Canal is now open to motorists in both directions.
ROAD CLOSURE: CAUSEWAY BOULEVARD OVERPASS AND AIRLINE DRIVE
Starting Monday, May 3, 2021, two lanes of Airline Dr. in both directions and one lane of the Causeway Blvd. overpass in each direction will be closed daily between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
ROAD CLOSURE: W NAPOLEON EASTBOUND FROM TRANSCONTINENTAL TO LIME
Starting Monday, May 3, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., both eastbound lanes of W Napoleon Ave., from Transcontinental Dr. to Lime St., will be closed on a continuous basis.
JPRD HOSTS “COME BACK TO OWENS” EVENT ON SAT. MAY 1, 2021
On Saturday, May 1, 2021 from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., the Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation Department (JPRD), in collaboration with Council District 3, will be hosting a “Come Back to Owens” event to mark a new beginning for Jesse Owens Playground (11101 Newton St., River Ridge, LA 70123).
MASK MANDATE LIFTED IN JEFFERSON PARISH
Consistent with Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards’ new order, the mask mandate in Jefferson Parish will be lifted starting on Wednesday, April 28, 2021; however masks will still be required on public transit, in K-12 schools, colleges, universities and health care facilities.
JPRD SOCCER ALL STARS TO COMPETE AT THE LOUISIANA STATE OPEN CUP SOCCER TOURNAMENT
For the first time in parish history, the Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation Department (JPRD) will be sending two teams to compete for the Louisiana State Open Cup Soccer Championship on April 24-25, 2021 in Baton Rouge, LA.
ROSETHORNE PLAYGROUND CLOSED ON APRIL 24 & APRIL 25
The Rosethorne Playground in Jean Lafitte will be closed on Saturday, April 24, 2021 and Sunday, April 25, 2021 for the Blessing of the Fleet, which is an annual tradition since the 1940s returning this year after being canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic.