Press Releases

JEFFERSON PARISH ISSUES PROCLAMATION OF ADDITIONAL MEASURES FOR STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RESPONSE TO COVID-1

JEFFERSON, LA – Today, Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng has issued a Proclamation of Additional Measures for State of Emergency in order to timely and effectively meet the needs of the Jefferson Parish community and Jefferson Parish employees during the current COVID-19 outbreak.

LANE CLOSURE - LAPALCO BOULEVARD AT PROMENADE TO 4908 LAPALCO BOULEVARD

JEFFERSON, LA – Starting today at 9:00 a.m., one lane westbound on Lapalco Blvd. at Promenade Blvd. to 4908 Lapalco Blvd. will be closed.

ROAD CLOSURE - WEST NAPOLEON AVENUE

JEFFERSON, LA – Starting today, there will be a complete closure of W. Napoleon Ave. between Metairie Heights Ave. and Galleria Blvd.

LANE CLOSURE - CENTRAL AVENUE

JEFFERSON, LA - Starting on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, the northbound lane of Central Ave. between Karen Ave. and Airline Hwy. will be closed.

BAA HEARINGS WILL BE CONTINUED

JEFFERSON, LA – The Bureau of Administrative Adjudication (BAA) hearings scheduled today and moving forward on the East Bank and West Bank will be continued and new court dates will be set for a later time.

COVID-19 UPDATES March 16 2020

We know now more than ever, it is critically important to fulfil our duty in delivering essential services to our community.

JEFFERSON PARISH HOLDS COVID-19 PRESS CONFERENCE

JEFFERSON, LA – Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng, along with other Parish leaders, gathered outside the GGB for a press conference on Monday, March 16, 2020, to provide an update on COVID-19.

GOV. EDWARDS ANNOUNCES AGGRESSIVE MEASURES TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19

JEFFERSON, LA – Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards took additional significant measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Louisiana, further limiting the size of gatherings to fewer than 50 people, closing casinos, bars and movie theaters and limiting restaurants to delivery, take out and drive-through orders only.

LAFRENIERE LIVE! SPRING CONCERT SERIES CANCELED IN JEFFERSON PARISH

JEFFERSON, LA – The Lafreniere Live! Spring Concert Series has been canceled until further notice.