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Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Still Looking for Commercial Contractors
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury is looking for commercial contractors who are interested in receiving solicitations for parish projects or who would like to submit quotes for upcoming projects.
07/12/2021
Beware LIHEAP Text Scam
The Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) warns residents of a LIHEAP (Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program) text scam.
07/11/2021
Calcasieu Residents Affected by May Flooding Have Until Aug. 2 to Apply for FEMA Assistance
Calcasieu Parish homeowners and renters affected by the May severe storms, tornadoes and flooding could be eligible for help from FEMA.
07/04/2021
‘Movies Under the Stars’ Is Back in July
“Movies Under the Stars” will be back in July with four fun, family-friendly films.
06/30/2021
Police Jury Offices to be Closed Monday to Observe Fourth of July Holiday
All Calcasieu Parish Police Jury departments will be closed on Monday, July 5, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. Garbage and trash pickup will run as scheduled for Waste Management customers.
06/29/2021
Eligible Calcasieu Residents Have Until June 25 to Apply for DSNAP Benefits
Some Calcasieu Parish residents who were affected by the May flooding event are eligible to receive help from the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP).
06/18/2021
Sandbags Now Available for Calcasieu Residents
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury announced today that sand and bags are available to residents free of charge at several parish locations.
06/16/2021
Police Jury, Planning and Zoning Meetings Return to Meeting Room at 1015 Pithon St.
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury’s regular meetings and the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning meetings will move back to the Police Jury meeting room in the Parish Government Building at 1015 Pithon St. in Lake Charles, effective immediately.
06/11/2021
Lorrain Park Now Open
Lorrain Park, located at 7803 Lorrain Road, is now open.
06/04/2021
All Police Jury Offices Closed for Memorial Day Holiday
All Calcasieu Parish Police Jury departments will be closed Monday, May 31, for the Memorial Day holiday.
05/28/2021
Calcasieu River, English Bayou Now Open to Recreational Boat Traffic
The Calcasieu River and English Bayou are now open to recreational boat traffic.
05/28/2021
Police Jury Announces DOTD Road Closures Due to Railroad Repairs
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury announces several upcoming Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) road closures due to the reconstruction of Union Pacific railroad crossings.
05/28/2021
Debris Collection for May Flooding Event Begins June 7
This information is for unincorporated area residents -- specifically those who live east of the Calcasieu River on a parish-maintained roadway who have experienced flooding or property damage -- as to the projected start date of debris removal related to this event only.
05/26/2021 2:38 PM
State Funding Residential Buyouts in Greinwich Terrace
The State of Louisiana is funding a $30 million program to offer voluntary residential buyouts in the Greinwich Terrace neighborhood of Lake Charles.
05/21/2021
Police Jury's Human Services Department Announces Summer Food Service Program’s 2021 Kickoff
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Human Services Department’s Summer Food Service Program will begin Monday, June 7 at several Calcasieu Parish locations.
05/21/2021
Food for Seniors Food Box Distribution Cancelled for Friday, May 21
The Food for Seniors Program’s food box distribution for Friday, May 21, has been cancelled.
05/20/2021
Latest Official Flood Event Information
Sandbag locations, closures, emergency information, links, etc.
05/19/2021
Sandbags Now Available for Calcasieu Parish Residents
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury announced today that sand and bags are available to residents free of charge at several parish locations.
05/17/2021
Anthony Ferry Boat Launch to Close May 14-16 for Overlay Project
The Anthony Ferry Boat Launch, 3201 Anthony Ferry Road, just off of Houston River Road, will be closed from 6 a.m. Friday, May 14 through 6 a.m. Sunday, May 16.
05/13/2021
White Oak Park’s Rentable Pavilion Is Now Taking Reservations
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury is now accepting reservations for the rentable pavilion at White Oak Park, 5584 River Road, Lake Charles.
05/08/2021