Press Releases

JEFFERSON PARISH TO CONDUCT AERIAL SPRAYING FOR MOSQUITOES ON AUG. 24, 2022

Aerial spraying, in response to mosquito activity, is scheduled to take place on the East and West Banks of Jefferson Parish on the evening of August 24, 2022 over parts of Metairie, Kenner, Jefferson, Crown Point, Lafitte, Barataria and Westwego, weather conditions permitting.

JEFFERSON PARISH ISSUES BOIL WATER ADVISORY FOR PARTS OF GRAND ISLE DUE TO LOSS OF WATER PRESSURE FROM DAMAGED FIRE HYDRANT

In conjunction with Louisiana Department of Health, the Jefferson Parish Water Department is issuing a Boil Water Advisory for parts of Grand Isle between Ludwig Lane and Westend Avenue as a precautionary measure due to the loss of pressure from a damaged fire hydrant. 

ROAD CLOSURE: WESTBOUND VETERANS BOULEVARD BETWEEN CLEARVIEW PARKWAY AND HARVARD AVENUE

Starting Thursday, August 18, 2022, the two left lanes of westbound Veterans Boulevard between Clearview Parkway and Harvard Avenue will be closed nightly from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Friday, August 19, 2022.

JEFFERSON PARISH AND ATMOS ENERGY TO ASSIST RESIDENTS WITH NATURAL GAS BILLS

The Jefferson Community Action Programs Department (JeffCAP) and ATMOS Energy have partnered to assist Jefferson Parish residents with their natural gas bills during the Share the Warmth Blitz.

JPRD ANNOUNCES END OF SEASON SCHEDULE FOR PARC DES FAMILLES SPLASH PARK

The Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation Department (JPRD) announced the end of season schedule for the Parc des Familles Splash Park.

JEFFERSON PARISH DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES 2022 RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION CONTRACTOR INFORMATION SESSIONS

The Jefferson Parish Department of Community Development will host its 2022 Residential Rehabilitation Contractor Information Sessions on August 26, 2022 from 1-3 p.m., and September 16, 2022 from 10 a.m. to noon. 

ROAD CLOSURE: KAWANEE AVENUE BETWEEN PAGE DRIVE AND HENICAN PLACE

Starting today (Monday, August 8, 2022), both the east and westbound lanes of Kawanee Ave. between Page Drive and Henican Place will be closed. 

JEFFERSON PARISH AND UNITED WAY TO OFFER EMERGENCY MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS EXPERIENCING ECONOMIC HARDSHIP 

The Jefferson Community Action Programs Department (JeffCAP) and United Way have collaborated to launch the JeffCAP Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program. Eligible clients may receive up to three months of mortgage assistance.

LANE CLOSURE: VETERANS BOULEVARD BETWEEN CLEARVIEW PARKWAY AND HARVARD AVENUE

Starting tomorrow (Thursday, August 4, 2022) at 9 a.m., one westbound lane of Veterans Boulevard between Clearview Parkway and Harvard Avenue will be closed on a continuous basis.

JPL OFFERS DIGITAL EXPO AT NORTH KENNER LIBRARY TO EXPLAIN THE LIBRARY'S VAST DIGITAL COLLECTION

The Jefferson Parish Library will host a digital expo from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the North Kenner Library, 630 W. Esplanade, Kenner.