Press Releases
JEFFERSON PARISH REGISTRAR OF VOTERS REMINDS VOTERS OF THE SPRING 2024 “CLOSED PARTY” PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY
The Jefferson Parish Registrar of Voters Office is urging all registered voters to confirm their “Party Affiliation” in preparation for the upcoming Spring 2024 Presidential Preference Primary election, scheduled for March 23, 2024.
HOUSE OF SAVOY IS FOCUS OF FEBRUARY 29, 2024 LECTURE AT EAST BANK REGIONAL LIBRARY
Cyril Lagvanec, PhD, the curator of the American-Italian Research Library located on the second floor of the East Bank Regional Library, will give a lecture on the House of Savoy at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at the East Bank Regional Library.
THEATRICAL DIRECTOR AND PRODUCER TO DISCUSS NEW BOOK ABOUT TENNESSEE WILLIAMS AT EAST BANK REGIONAL LIBRARY
Augustin J. Correro, MFA, a theatrical director, producer and educator based in New Orleans, will discuss his book Tennessee Williams 101, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at the East Bank Regional Library.
LANE CLOSURE: SEVERN AVENUE
On Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, one northbound and one southbound lane of Severn Ave., between 17th St. and 18th St. will be closed between the hours of 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., weather permitting.
JEFFERSON PARISH, IN CONJUNCTION WITH GOVDEALS, TO HOST ONLINE SURPLUS PROPERTY AUCTION
Starting today, Jefferson Parish, in conjunction with GovDeals, will be hosting another Jefferson Parish online surplus property auction until Monday, February 19, 2024.
JEFFERSON TRANSIT ANNOUNCES SERVICE CHANGES FOR 2024 MARDI GRAS SEASON
Jefferson Parish Transit announces the following bus service changes for 2024 Mardi Gras season effective from Friday, February 2 through Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
MAGICAL KREWE OF MADHATTERS PARADE RESCHEDULED TO ROLL ON SUNDAY, FEB. 4, 2024
The Magical Krewe of MadHatters will now roll on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 following the Krewe of Atlas which will roll at 2 p.m., due to the anticipated inclement weather forecast for Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024.
LANE CLOSURE: LAPALCO BOULEVARD
Starting at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, the eastbound right and center lane of Lapalco Blvd., between Fairfield Ave. and Marlene Dr., will be closed.
EMERGENCY CLOSURE OF SOUTHBOUND LANES OF AMES BOULEVARD BETWEEN BELLE TERRE ROAD AND LAPALCO BOULEVARD
Due to a collapsed sewer line under Ames Blvd., both southbound lanes between Belle Terre Rd. and Lapalco Blvd., is currently closed.
LOCAL AUTHOR TO DISCUSS FRIENDSHIP WITH TENNESSEE WILLIAMS IN LECTURE AT THE EAST BANK REGIONAL LIBRARY
Alexandrea Weis, RN, PhD, an author of 15 books of fiction and young adults, will discuss her friendship with American playwright Tennessee Williams at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at the East Bank Regional Library.