Press Releases
JEFFERSON PARISH HOSTS VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL SESSION TO EDUCATE RESIDENTS ABOUT WHAT TO EXPECT ON MARCH 20 BALLOT
Jefferson Parish will host a virtual informational session on Thursday, March 4 at 6 p.m. (CT) to discuss the items that residents can expect to see on the ballot for the March 20, 2021 election.
JEFFERSON PARISH GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES COVID EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Jefferson Parish has launched an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) to serve eligible persons who lack sufficient income or resources to pay rent due to COVID-19.
LANE CLOSURES: LAPALCO BOULEVARD
Starting Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 8:00 a.m., there will be multiple lane closures of the Lapalco Bridge over the Harvey Canal.
FREE COVID-19 TESTING IN JEFFERSON PARISH (MARCH 1 – MARCH 5)
The Alario Center COVID-19 drive-thru test site is open Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
ROAD CLOSURE: LABARRE ROAD
Starting Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 7:00 a.m., there will be a total closure of Labarre Rd. between Metairie Rd. and Manley Ave.
UPDATE - ROAD CLOSURE: SAUVE ROAD AT THE SONIAT CANAL
Starting Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at 7:00 a.m., Sauve Rd. at the Soniat Canal will be closed in both directions.
LANE CLOSURES: WEST ESPLANADE AVENUE
Starting Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 7:00 a.m., one eastbound lane and one westbound lane of W. Esplanade Ave. near Harvard Ave. will be closed on a continuous basis.
EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE W. NAPOLEON AVENUE
Starting today, Monday, February 22, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., the eastbound lanes of 4724 W. Napoleon Ave. will be closed on a continuous basis.
JEFFERSON PARISH EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR MEAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SENIORS
Jefferson Parish will provide free meals to seniors and those most vulnerable to COVID-19 through a partnership with the federal government.
JEFFERSON PARISH GOVERNMENT PARTNERS WITH LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & PASSPORT HEALTH FOR A DRIVE-THRU TO ADMINISTER COVID VACCINE ON FEB. 24, 2021
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) in collaboration with Jefferson Parish and Passport Health, will be administering the COVID-19 Moderna vaccine on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 at the Alario Center (2000 Segnette Blvd, Westwego, LA 70094) by appointment only.