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Prien Lake Park to Remain Open During Intersection Closure
In light of the City of Lake Charles’ upcoming intersection closures and detours associated with the West Prien Lake Road Widening Project, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury wants to advise residents that no changes are being made to Prien Lake Park’s operations at this time.
08/24/2022
Police Jury Buildings to Reopen Monday, Aug. 15
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury facilities closed last week will reopen for regular business hours Monday, Aug. 15. The buildings, including 901 Lakeshore Dr. and 1011 Lakeshore Dr. in Lake Charles, were closed beginning Thursday Aug. 11 due to a water line rupture.
08/14/2022 3:47 PM
Two Police Jury Buildings Remain Closed Due to Water Main Break
The 901 Lakeshore Drive and 1011 Lakeshore Drive buildings in downtown Lake Charles remain closed until further notice due to a water main break.
08/12/2022 7:02 AM
Police Jury Approves Bid for Forensic Center Project
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury approved construction of the new Calcasieu Parish Forensic Center at their August 4th regular meeting.
08/10/2022
Third Virtual Session of ‘Let’s Talk Drainage’ Is Now Available for Viewing
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Division of Engineering and Public Works and Calcasieu Parish Regional Watershed Management's third virtual session of the four-part webinar series, “Let’s Talk Drainage,” is now available for viewing.
08/03/2022
BOIL ORDER LIFTED: Boil Advisory Issued for Tommy’s Lane in Waterworks District No. 5
Calcasieu Waterworks District No. 5 has lifted its boil advisory, effective immediately, for residents of Tommy’s Lane.
08/01/2022
Portion of Alta Road to Close Beginning Aug. 1
Alta Road, approximately 0.9 miles south of Sidney Derouen Road, will be closed to all traffic from Monday, Aug. 1 until Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023.
07/27/2022
River Bluff Park Splash Pad/Playground Closed for Repairs
River Bluff Park’s splash pad and playground area are closed for repairs beginning today, Monday, July 18. The repairs include patching the playground pad and splash pad.
07/18/2022
*LIFTED AS OF JULY 14* Boil Advisory Issued for Waterworks District No. 5
Calcasieu Waterworks District No. 5 of Wards 3 and 8 has issued a system-wide boil advisory, effective immediately.
07/12/2022
Movies Under the Stars: 'Moana' be Featured at 6:30 p.m. on July 29 at River Bluff Park
“Movies Under the Stars” will return on July 29 with the family-friendly, adventure film "Moana."
07/07/2022
American Job Center, Louisiana Workforce Commission Partner to Host Summer Quarterly Job Fair on July 27
The American Job Center encourages job seekers and employers to take part in the Quarterly Job Fair, which will take place from 9:30 a.m.- noon, Wednesday, July 27, in the Lake Charles Civic Center’s Exhibition Hall, 900 Lakeshore Drive.
07/05/2022
The Southwest Louisiana Housing Summit and Housing Resource Expo Scheduled for July 13 and 14
The Southwest Louisiana Housing Summit and a Housing Resource Expo will take place July 13 and 14 at the Lake Charles Civic Center.
07/01/2022
Police Jury Opens New Fitness Court at Prien Lake Park
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury celebrated the completion of the new outdoor Fitness Court at Prien Lake Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 16 at the park, located at 3700 West Prien Lake Road, in Lake Charles.
06/16/2022
Watch the Second Virtual Session of ‘Let’s Talk Drainage’ Series
To watch the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury’s Division of Engineering and Public Works and Calcasieu Parish Regional Watershed Management second virtual session of the four-part webinar series, “Let’s Talk Drainage,” click the link below.
06/15/2022 4:30 PM
Police Jury Receives Update on Restore Louisiana Program
At its May 19, 2022 meeting, the Police Jury received an update from Pat Forbes, Executive Director of the Louisiana Office of Community Development, on the Restore Louisiana Program'sl ong-term recovery efforts from the 2020 and 2021 disasters.
05/20/2022
Business Owners Have Until May 20 to Apply for the IDA Savings Program
Asset Builders of Southwest Louisiana can help some small business owners earn up to $4,000 to help with business expenses.
05/13/2022
Parish Holds First of ‘Let’s Talk Drainage’ Sessions
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury’s Division of Engineering and Public Works and Calcasieu Parish Regional Watershed Management held the first session of a four-part webinar series called “Let’s Talk Drainage” on Wednesday, May 11.
05/11/2022
Splash Pads at Prien Lake Park and River Bluff Park Are Now Open
The splash pads at Prien Lake Park and River Bluff Park are now open.
05/10/2022
Youth Education and Training Opportunity Fair Set for May 14
Young people ages 16-24 are invited to participate in the American Job Center’s Youth Education and Training Opportunity Fair, which will take place from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday, May 14, at the American Job Center, 3434, Third St., Lake Charles.
05/03/2022
West Calcasieu Job Fair Set for May 3 in Westlake
Job seekers and employers are invited to participate in the American Job Center and West Calcasieu Chamber of Commerce’s West Calcasieu Job Fair, which will take place from 8:30 a.m. – noon, Tuesday, May 3, at the Managan Center, 1000 McKinley St., in Westlake.
04/28/2022