Press Releases
JEFFERSON PARISH HOSTS TORNADO RELIEF DRIVE
Jefferson Parish will be hosting a toy drive for families impacted by the devastating tornados that hit six different states the night of Friday, Dec. 10, 2021.
JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING
The Jefferson Parish Council will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 9 a.m. at the General Government Building, 200 Derbigny St., Gretna, 70053.
EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE: WEST METAIRIE AVENUE AT ZINNIA STREET
There is an emergency road closure of westbound West Metairie Ave. at Zinnia St. due to a major sinkhole.
ROAD CLOSURE: RIVER ROAD
Starting Monday, December 13, 2021, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., there will be an alternating lane closure on River Road between Plantation Road and Powerline Drive.
EMERGENCY WATER MAIN REPAIR IN KENNER TODAY, DEC. 8, 2021
The Jefferson Parish Water Department will be performing an emergency 60” water main repair today, Dec. 8, 2021.
JEFFERSON PARISH RECEIVES WORKPLACE HEALTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FROM THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
Jefferson Parish is a 2021 gold-level recipient of the American Heart Association’s Workplace Health Achievement Index.
JEFFERSON PARISH HOSTS VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL SESSION TO EDUCATE RESIDENTS ABOUT DEC. 11TH BALLOT
Jefferson Parish will host a virtual informational session on Thursday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. (CT) to discuss the millage renewals that residents can expect to see on the ballot for the Dec. 11, 2021 election.
EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE: CLEARY AVENUE AT RAYNE STREET
The northbound lane of Cleary Ave. at Rayne St. is currently closed due to a failed sewerage manhole and to replace concrete slab around the manhole.
ALARIO CENTER COVID-19 TESTING/VACCINATION SITE CLOSED DEC. 3, 2021
The Alario Center COVID-19 testing/vaccination site will be closed today, Dec. 3, 2021 and will re-open tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
FINAL PASS OF DEBRIS REMOVAL IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF UPPER JEFFERSON PARISH CURRENTLY UNDERWAY
The final pass for curbside collection of Hurricane Ida storm-related debris is now underway and will remain in effect through December 20, 2021.