Press Releases

EASTBOUND LANE OF VETERANS BOULEVARD, BETWEEN HESPER AVENUE AND HELIOS AVENUE TO BE CLOSED

For the safety of workers forming and pouring new driveway aprons, the eastbound lane of Veterans Blvd., between Hesper Ave. and Helios Ave., will be closed.

EAST BANK REGIONAL LIBRARY TO CELEBRATE ANNUAL HARRY POTTER YULE FESTIVAL ON DECEMBER 10, 2023

The Harry Potter Yule Festival, a program for kids, teens and adults that combines the best of the holidays with a well-loved story, will occur from 12 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at the East Bank Regional Library (4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, LA 70001).

TWO DROP-OFF LOCATIONS AVAILABLE FOR JEFFERSON PARISH RESIDENTS TO DISPOSE OF USED COOKING OIL

Many people at Thanksgiving are left with an abundance of cooking oil (corn, vegetable, olive, and peanut oil) from their deep-frying holiday endeavors. 

JEFFERSON PARISH LIBRARY TO HOST NINE BANDS AS PART OF HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING

The East Bank Regional Library (4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, LA 70001) will host eight musical concerts as part of its 2023 holiday programming.

DERBY GISCLAIR TO DISCUSS NEW BOOK ABOUT MISSISSIPPI RIVERBOATS AT EAST BANK REGIONAL LIBRARY

Derby Gisclair, author of a new book titled New Orleans Steamboat Stories – The Brief Lives of Mississippi Riverboats, will discuss the book at 7 p.m., Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at the East Bank Regional Library.

CHILDREN'S BOOK FESTIVAL AT EAST BANK REGIONAL LIBRARY HIGHLIGHTS STORIES FROM LOCAL AUTHORS

"Everyone Has a Story," is the theme of the 2023 JPL Children’s Book Festival that occurs at 10 a.m., Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the East Bank Regional Library (4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, LA 70001).

LANE CLOSURE: VETERANS BOULEVARD AT CLEARY AVENUE

On Monday, November 13, 2023, between the hours of 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., the eastbound right lane of Veterans Blvd. near Cleary Ave., as well as the right southbound shoulder of Cleary Ave. will be closed.

JEFFERSON PARISH OFFICES CLOSED ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2023 IN OBSERVANCE OF VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY

 All Jefferson Parish Government offices, including all Jefferson Parish libraries, Jefferson Parish Protection & Animal Welfare Services (JPAWS) and the East and West Jefferson American Job Centers, will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.

JEFFERSON PARISH, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE JEFFERSON PARISH EMPLOYEES FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, TO HOST TWO JOB FAIR EVENTS

The Jefferson Parish Personnel Department, in conjunction with the Jefferson Parish Employees Federal Credit Union (JPEFCU), will be hosting two informational job fair events for all people interested in learning about job opportunities with these agencies.