Press Releases
LANE CLOSURES: WEST ESPLANADE AVENUE
Starting Friday, March 26, 2021, at 9:00 p.m., the left westbound lane of W. Esplanade Ave. at 3616 N. Causeway Blvd and one of the north to west left turn lanes will be closed on a continuous basis.
EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE W. NAPOLEON AVENUE
The eastbound lanes of W. Napoleon Avenue, between Clearview Parkway and Transcontinental Drive, are completely closed until further notice due to heavy rains which caused high pressures in the 66-inch regional force main that was temporarily patched while awaiting the necessary permanent repair components.
JEFFERSON PARISH PREPARES FOR HEAVY RAIN
According to the National Weather Service, periods of heavy rainfall could occur through Thursday evening, with rainfall totals of 5 to 8 inches. Isolated severe storms with damaging wind gusts in excess of 60 mph and hail are also possible all day today through Thursday.
ALARIO CENTER COVID-19 TESTING SUSPENDED DUE TO WEATHER
The Alario Center COVID-19 testing site will suspend operations tomorrow, Tuesday, March 23, 2021 – Thursday, March 25, 2021, due to the anticipated inclement weather.
JEFFERSON PARISH GOVERNMENT PARTNERS WITH LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & PASSPORT HEALTH TO ADMINISTER MODERNA COVID VACCINE ON MARCH 23, 2021
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) in collaboration with Jefferson Parish and Passport Health, will be administering the COVID-19 Moderna vaccine on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Alario Center (2000 Segnette Blvd, Westwego, LA 70094) by appointment only.
JEFFERSON PARISH GOVERNMENT PARTNERS WITH LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & PASSPORT HEALTH FOR A DRIVE-THRU TO ADMINISTER MODERNA COVID VACCINE ON MARCH 23, 2021
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) in collaboration with Jefferson Parish and Passport Health, will be administering the COVID-19 Moderna vaccine on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Alario Center (2000 Segnette Blvd, Westwego, LA 70094) by appointment only.
JEFFERSON PARISH PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT (JPRD) TO LIVE-STREAM CHAMPIONSHIP TRACK MEET ON MARCH 20TH
The Jefferson Parish Parks & Recreation Department (JPRD) will hold its Championship Track Meet at the Joe Yenni Stadium tomorrow, Saturday, March 20, 2021 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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.
DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR THE JEFFERSON PARISH MEAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS FRIDAY, MARCH 19
The Jefferson Parish Meal Assistance program has provided nearly 40,000 meals to date and will continue to accept new applications until tomorrow, Friday, March 18, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. CST.
JEFFERSON PARISH PREPARES FOR SEVERE WEATHER
According to the National Weather Service, Jefferson Parish is under an “Enhanced Risk” of severe weather this afternoon and evening.