Press Releases

JEFFERSON PROTECTION & ANIMAL WELFARE SERVICES HOSTS RABIES VACCINATION DRIVE

In conjunction with the Southeast Louisiana Veterinary Association and the Jefferson SPCA, Jefferson Protection & Animal Welfare Services (JPAWS) will be hosting a Jefferson Parish Rabies Vaccination Drive on Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Alario Center (2000 Segnette Blvd., Westwego, LA 70094).

LANE CLOSURES: LITTLE FARMS AVENUE, CELESTE AVENUE AND STEWART AVENUE

Starting at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, June 13, 2022, the following streets will have one northbound lane closed between Jefferson Hwy. and the Railroad Tracks past Russell St.: Little Farms Ave., Celeste Ave., and Stewart Ave.

LANE CLOSURE: BARATARIA BOULEVARD

On Saturday, June 11, 2022, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., one eastbound lane at 2805 Barataria Blvd. will be closed.

LANE CLOSURE: CAROL SUE AVENUE

On Thursday, June 9, 2022, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., one eastbound lane at 2216 Carol Sue Ave. will be closed.

BRUCE SPIZER DISCUSSES HIS LATEST BOOK, THE BEATLES MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR AND YELLOW SUBMARINE

Bruce Spizer, a local attorney and internationally recognized expert on The Beatles, will discuss his new book, The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour and Yellow Submarine, at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 14, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

LANE CLOSURE: WEST ESPLANADE AVENUE

Starting at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, one eastbound lane (closest to the canal) of West Esplanade Ave., between Metairie Heights Ave. and Clifford Dr., will be closed.

COUNCILMAN BYRON L. LEE TO HOST SENIOR LUNCHEON AT THE ALARIO CENTER ON TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2022

Councilman Byron L. Lee (District 3) will host a Senior Luncheon on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Alario Center, 2000 Segnette Blvd. Westwego, LA 70094.

NEW GENEALOGY SERIES TO BEGIN JUNE 15 WILL HONOR THE MEMORY OF SAL SERIO

A new series of nine genealogy classes will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesdays beginning June 15, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

LANE CLOSURE: LAPALCO BOULEVARD AT BANNERWOOD DRIVE

Starting today, the right eastbound lane of Lapalco Blvd. at Bannerwood Dr. will be closed. Motorists will merge to available lanes.

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS COMMITS $122 MILLION TO GRAND ISLE POST-IDA REPAIRS

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has committed $122 million to repair damages to the Grand Isle Federal Dune Project that were sustained during Hurricane Ida, which will include interim repairs, stone work and clay core restoration.