Press Releases

JEFFERSON PARISH ROAD LIGHTING MILLAGE RENEWAL ON APR. 30TH BALLOT

On Saturday, Apr. 30, 2022, voters in Jefferson Parish will decide whether to renew an existing millage for the Jefferson Parish Consolidated Road Lighting District.

EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE: SOUTH LABARRE ROAD BETWEEN AIRLINE HIGHWAY AND LAUSAT STREET

Starting tomorrow, March 19, 2022, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., both the north and southbound lanes of South Labarre Road between Airline Highway and Lausat Street will be closed on a continuous basis.

LOUISIANA AUTHOR PROJECT CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIE-PUBLISHED AUTHORS

The Louisiana Author Project, a contest to recognize and help independently published novels from authors in Louisiana, is now accepting submissions in two categories – adult and young adult.

DEPARTMENT OF PROPERTY MAINTENANCE ZONING & QUALITY OF LIFE ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF SWEEP

The Jefferson Parish Department of Property Maintenance Zoning & Quality of Life conducted a sweep in Council District 1 on Thursday, March 17, 2022.

JEFFERSON PARISH TRANSIT ANNOUNCES SERVICE CHANGES FOR LOUISIANA IRISH-ITALIAN PARADE

Jefferson Parish Transit has announced service changes for this year’s Louisiana Irish-Italian Parade, which will roll at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 20, 2022.

JEFFERSON PARISH HOSTS PUBLIC MEETING TO UNVEIL FINAL DRAFT OF HOPE HAVEN MASTER PLAN

Jefferson Parish, with the assistance of architects from Metairie-based NY & Associates, Inc., a multi-disciplinary firm that provides engineering, architecture, planning, and program and project management services, is hosting a public meeting to unveil and solicit input on the final draft of the Hope Haven Master Plan.

2022 JEFFERSON PARISH SENIOR CITIZEN EXPOSITION

The 2022 Jefferson Parish Senior Citizen Exposition will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., at the Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center (4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner, LA 70065).

JEFFERSON PARISH HOSTS LUNCH IN LAFRENIERE

Jefferson Parish is excited to announce ‘Lunch in Lafreniere’, which starts today at 11:00 a.m.

JEFFERSON PARISH ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE AND ROUTES FOR 2022 ST. PATRICK’S DAY AND IRISH-ITALIAN PARADES

Jefferson Parish is excited to announce this year’s schedule and routes for the 2022 Metairie Road St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the Irish-Italian Parade.

JEFFERSON PARISH LIFTS BOIL WATER ADVISORY FOR JEAN LAFITTE, LOWER LAFITTE, CROWN POINT AND BARATARIA

In conjunction with the Louisiana Department of Health, the Jefferson Parish Water Department is lifting the Boil Water Advisory today, March 5, 2022, for the Town of Jean Lafitte, Lower Lafitte, Crown Point and Barataria on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish.