Press Releases
JEFFERSON PARISH PREPARES FOR WINTER WEATHER
Jefferson Parish is actively monitoring a strong cold front that is expected to arrive tomorrow (Friday, January 19, 2024).
JEFFERSON PARISH PREPARES FOR RISK OF WINTER WEATHER
Jefferson Parish is actively monitoring the risk of a blast of arctic air that is forecast to move over the area next week.
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PARADE AND BANQUET TO TAKE PLACE IN JEFFERSON PARISH ON MONDAY, JAN. 15, 2024
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Task Force, Inc. of Jefferson Parish, along with Jefferson Parish Councilman Byron Lee of District 3, will host a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade and Living The Dream 2024 Banquet on Monday, January 15, 2024.
ROAD CLOSURE: EDWARDS AVENUE AND MOUNES STREET
Starting Wednesday, January 17, 2024, the right lane of northbound Edwards Avenue and the right lane of eastbound Mounes Street will be closed daily from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
JEFFERSON PARISH OFFICES CLOSED ON MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2024 IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. HOLIDAY
All Jefferson Parish Government offices will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
ROAD CLOSURE: EASTBOUND RIVER ROAD
Starting Friday, January 12, 2024, one lane of eastbound River Road between Plantation Road and Laitram Lane will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
JEFFERSON PARISH FINANCE AUTHORITY INTRODUCES SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE BOND PROGRAM TO QUALIFYING FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS
The Jefferson Parish Finance Authority is pleased to announce the closing of its first bond program since 2009.
ROAD CLOSURE: RIVERSIDE DRIVE
Starting Friday, January 12, 2024, the westbound lane of Riverside Drive between Ren Pass Avenue and Crislaur Avenue will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
JEFFERSON PARISH PREPARES FOR SEVERE WEATHER
Due to the anticipated inclement weather, all Jefferson Parish libraries, Head Start and Early Head Start Centers, JPRD parks and playgrounds will close at 11:30 a.m. today, January 8, 2024.
RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES IN UNINCORPORATED JEFFERSON PARISH, LAFITTE REMINDED ABOUT CHANGES TO CURBSIDE GARBAGE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION
As a reminder, changes to garbage and recycling collection for residents and businesses in unincorporated Jefferson Parish and the Town of Jean Lafitte took effect January 1, 2024 as the parish transitions to new service providers.