Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority

01/31/2026

01/30/2026

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📆 February 3
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01/29/2026

Jefferson Parish Recreation Department

01/26/2026

There are two warming centers for residents in Jefferson Parish at Terrytown Playground (641 Heritage Avenue, Terrytown, LA 70056) and the Ree Alario Multi-Purpose Center (6900 Saints Drive, Metairie, LA 70003).

These centers will remain open for people and pets in need of a warm place during the cold. Residents with pets are asked to bring a pet carrier. The Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority will also assist individuals living outdoors seek temporary shelter.

Those with questions or in need of transportation to the warming centers can contact the Jefferson Parish Emergency Operations Center at (504) 349-5360.

01/26/2026

An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect for Jefferson Parish from 6 p.m. today through at least Tuesday (Jan. 27) at 2 p.m. According to the US National Weather Service New Orleans Louisiana, rain has moved out of the area and the colder air mass has is moving in. Expect extremely frigid conditions and nearly single-digit wind chills, which will not move out until Wednesday.

Protection for the 4 Ps — people, pets, pipes, and plants — should be in place. Updates will be posted in the comment section of this post.

For more information, visit https://www.jeffparish.gov/1137/Winter-Weather. Residents can also receive regular updates by following the Parish on social media () or by texting JPALERT (for English) or JPNOTICIAS (for Spanish) to 888-777.

01/23/2026

01/16/2026

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01/14/2026

Register at JPRD. org tonight for Beats Melody & Motion Class Sessions 2 starting tomorrow 10/1/25!
Call 📞 (504)-349-5000 Ext.87227 Emily tomorrow for more details or if you’d like to register the day of class! Jefferson Parish Recreation Department

01/14/2026

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📣 The transition doesn’t end at graduation.
Planning for Adulthood: Part 2 focuses on real-world skills and supports that help individuals thrive beyond high school.
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01/12/2026

Adulthood starts with a plan.

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