Press Releases
LANE CLOSURE: WEST ESPLANADE AVENUE
One westbound lane (closest to the canal) of West Esplanade Ave. between Metairie Heights Ave. and Clifford Dr. will be closed.
JEFFERSON PARISH RECEIVES CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING FOR 35TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
he Jefferson Parish Accounting and Finance Departments have received the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 35th consecutive year.
PARC DES FAMILLES SPRAY PARK OPEN FOR SEASON
The Parc des Familles Spray Park is now open to the public for the season.
FIRST ANNUAL DAWN BUSTERS KIWANIS CLUB EASTER EGG HUNT TO BE HOSTED AT LAFRENIERE PARK
On Saturday, April 16, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., the Dawn Busters Kiwanis Club will be hosting the First Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Lafreniere Park (3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie, LA 70003).
LANE CLOSURE: WESTBANK EXPRESSWAY
Starting Monday, April 11, 2022, the right westbound lane of the Westbank Expressway between Eiseman Blvd. and Meyers Blvd. will be closed daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
JEFFERSON PARISH HOSTS EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OUTREACH EVENTS
The Jefferson Parish Department of Community Development (JPDCD) will be hosting two Jefferson Parish Emergency Rental Assistance Program (JP ERAP) outreach events.
EMERGENCY LANE CLOSURE: WEST METAIRIE AVENUE
Starting Monday, April 4, 2022, one eastbound lane of West Metairie Ave. between Waldo St. and Grove Ave. will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
JEFFERSON PARISH ANNOUNCES CLOSURES DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER
According to the National Weather Service, Jefferson Parish is under an “Enhanced Risk” of severe weather, with storms currently most likely between 5-11 p.m. today, March 30, 2022.
JEFFERSON PARISH PREPARES FOR SEVERE WEATHER
According to the National Weather Service, Jefferson Parish is under an “Enhanced to Moderate Risk” of severe weather tomorrow, March 30, 2022.
JEFFERSON COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS (JEFFCAP) ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START 2022-2023 YEAR
Jefferson Community Action Programs (JeffCAP) is accepting applications for Early Head Start and Head Start.