Press Releases
JEFFERSON PARISH ISSUES BOIL WATER ADVISORY FOR PARTS OF GRAND ISLE DUE TO LOSS OF WATER PRESSURE FROM DAMAGED FIRE HYDRANT
In conjunction with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), the Jefferson Parish Water Department is issuing a Boil Water Advisory for a portion of Grand Isle located between Iberville Lane and Rosethorn Lane due to a loss of pressure in the distribution system while fire hydrants were being repaired and replaced. Customers will need to boil their water as a precaution until this boil water advisory has been rescinded.
JEFFERSON PARISH PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT (JPRD) TO LIVE-STREAM CHAMPIONSHIP TRACK MEET ON SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2023
The Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation Department (JPRD) will hold its Championship Track Meet at the Joe Yenni Stadium (400 Phlox Ave, Metairie, LA 70001) on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
EASTER BUNNY BASH 2023 TO TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2023 AT LAFRENIERE PARK
The Dawn Busters Kiwanis Club of Metairie will be hosting the first-ever, Easter Bunny Bash on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Lafreniere Park (3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie, LA 70003) from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
ROAD CLOSURE: HICKORY AVENUE BETWEEN SAUVE ROAD AND DOCK STREET
Starting tomorrow (Thursday, March 23, 2023), one southbound lane of Hickory Avenue between Sauve Road and Dock Street will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
DOG TRAINING PRO EXPLAINS THE BASICS OF OBEDIENCE AT EAST BANK REGIONAL LIBRARY
Brooke DeFore, a dog trainer who specializes in behavior modification, will discuss various issues regarding the training of canine companions at 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 4 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie.
WILLSWOOD LANE, GEORGE STREET AND AVONDALE GARDEN ROAD TO CLOSE FOR REPLACEMENT OF RAILROAD CROSSINGS
Union Pacific Railroad will replace three Westbank railroad crossings which will result in daily road closures starting Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 7 a.m. through Monday, March 20, 2023 at 5 p.m., weather permitting.
ROAD CLOSURE: WEST METAIRIE AVENUE BETWEEN ROOSEVELT BOULEVARD AND KANSAS AVENUE
Starting Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 9 a.m., the westbound left lane and the westbound U-turn on West Metairie Avenue between Roosevelt Boulevard and Kansas Avenue will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
JEFFERSON PARISH, COALITION TO RESTORE COASTAL LOUISIANA SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR TREE-PLANTING PROJECT
Jefferson Parish is partnering with the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL) to plant 700 bald cypress trees along Marcello Canal near Bayou Segnette State Park on Friday, March 24 and Saturday, March 25.
JEFFERSON PARISH, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH JEDCO AND DELGADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE, TO HOST CAREER AND EMPLOYMENT EXPO
The Jefferson Parish Workforce Development Department, in partnership with JEDCO and Delgado Community College, will be hosting a career and employment expo on Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Alario Center (2000 Segnette Blvd., Westwego, LA 70094).
LANE CLOSURE: WEST METAIRIE AVENUE
On Wednesday, March 8, 2023, the inner eastbound lane of 2429 West Metairie Ave., between Roosevelt Blvd. and Hudson St., will be closed during the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., until Tuesday, March 14, 2023, weather permitting. Motorists will merge to the available lane.