Press Releases

ALARIO CENTER COVID-19 TESTING SUSPENDED DUE TO WEATHER

The Alario Center COVID-19 testing site will suspend operations tomorrow, Tuesday, March 23, 2021 – Thursday, March 25, 2021, due to the anticipated inclement weather.

JEFFERSON PARISH GOVERNMENT PARTNERS WITH LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & PASSPORT HEALTH TO ADMINISTER MODERNA COVID VACCINE ON MARCH 23, 2021

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) in collaboration with Jefferson Parish and Passport Health, will be administering the COVID-19 Moderna vaccine on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Alario Center (2000 Segnette Blvd, Westwego, LA 70094) by appointment only.

JEFFERSON PARISH GOVERNMENT PARTNERS WITH LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & PASSPORT HEALTH FOR A DRIVE-THRU TO ADMINISTER MODERNA COVID VACCINE ON MARCH 23, 2021

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) in collaboration with Jefferson Parish and Passport Health, will be administering the COVID-19 Moderna vaccine on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Alario Center (2000 Segnette Blvd, Westwego, LA 70094) by appointment only.

JEFFERSON PARISH PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT (JPRD) TO LIVE-STREAM CHAMPIONSHIP TRACK MEET ON MARCH 20TH

The Jefferson Parish Parks & Recreation Department (JPRD) will hold its Championship Track Meet at the Joe Yenni Stadium tomorrow, Saturday, March 20, 2021 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

LOUISIANA AUTHOR PROJECT CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIE-PUBLISHED AUTHORS

The Louisiana Author Project, a contest to recognize and help independently published novels from authors in Louisiana, is now accepting submissions in two categories – adult and young adult.

DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR THE JEFFERSON PARISH MEAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS FRIDAY, MARCH 19

The Jefferson Parish Meal Assistance program has provided nearly 40,000 meals to date and will continue to accept new applications until tomorrow, Friday, March 18, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. CST.

JEFFERSON PARISH PREPARES FOR SEVERE WEATHER

According to the National Weather Service, Jefferson Parish is under an “Enhanced Risk” of severe weather this afternoon and evening.

JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL APPROVES NEW PARISH EMBLEM AND FLAG

Today, the Jefferson Parish Council approved a new emblem and flag.

JEFFERSON COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS (JEFFCAP) ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START 2021-2022 YEAR

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

DEPARTMENT OF PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, ZONING QUALITY OF LIFE TO CONDUCT SWEEP

The Jefferson Parish Department of Property Maintenance, Zoning/Quality of Life (PMZ) will be conducting a sweep within the geographical boundaries of Council District 3 on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish on Thursday, March 18, 2021 in an effort to address property violations for quality of life enforcement.