Press Releases
21st ANNUAL JEFFERSON PARISH SENIOR EXPOSITION TO BE HELD THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2024 AT THE PONTCHARTRAIN CENTER
The Jefferson Community Foundation is excited to announce the 21st annual Jefferson Parish Senior Exposition, which will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pontchartrain Center (4545 Williams Boulevard, Kenner, LA 70065).
JEFFERSON PARISH PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT (JPRD) ISSUES RECREATION REIMAGINED FINAL REPORT AND ACTION PLAN
The Jefferson Parish Parks & Recreation Department (JPRD) has issued its final report and action plan for reimagining recreation to better serve the residents of Jefferson Parish at six JPRD playgrounds, including Lemon, Avondale, Bright, Delta, Bridge City and Rosethorne.
LANE CLOSURE: EASTBOUND VETERANS BOULEVARD AT LAKE AVENUE
Starting Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 9 a.m., the left turn lane of eastbound Veterans Boulevard from Carrollton Avenue to Lake Avenue will be closed continuously.
EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE: WEST NAPOLEON AVENUE
The left lane of westbound West Napoleon Avenue between Transcontinental Drive and Kent Avenue will be closed from 7 a.m. on Monday, February 26, 2024 through 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.
ROAD CLOSURE: BISSONET DRIVE BRIDGE AND WESTBOUND VETERANS BOULEVARD
Starting Monday, February 26, 2024 at 7 a.m., the Bissonet Drive Bridge at West Canal Avenue and westbound Veterans Boulevard will be closed continuously.
LANE CLOSURES: LAPALCO BOULEVARD
Starting Wednesday, February 21, 2024, some segments of Lapalco Boulevard between Fairfield Avenue and Marlene Drive will be closed.
FORMER GOVERNOR'S DAUGHTER TO DISCUSS BOOK AT EAST BANK REGIONAL LIBRARY
Victoria Edwards, the second-oldest child of Louisiana governor Edwin Edwards, will discuss her book, The Life and Times of a Governor’s Daughter, at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 14, 2024 at the East Bank Regional Library.
TWO LOCAL AUTHORS EXPLAIN HOW TO UNLOCK YOUR WRITING POTENTIAL AT EAST BANK REGIONAL LIBRARY SEMINAR
Two local authors – Elisa Speranza and Vincent B. “Chip” LoCoco – will discuss “Unlock Your Writing Potential,” at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, February 17, 2024 at the East Bank Regional Library.
LANE CLOSURE: MANHATTAN BOULEVARD
Starting this morning, one northbound lane of Manhattan Blvd., between Harvey Blvd. and Spanish Oaks Dr., closed, leaving one lane open for travel.
KREWE OF ATHENA RESCHEDULED TO ROLL ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Due to the anticipated inclement weather forecast for Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, the Krewe of Athena will now roll on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024 following the Krewe of Centurions, which will move up to 6 p.m.