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Police Jury Launches C-GOV on Amazon Firestick and Roku
C-GOV, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury’s Government Channel, is now available on popular streaming devices, Amazon Firestick and Roku. The new viewing options are part of the Police Jury's efforts to enhance emergency communications and provide residents with easy access to important government inf
08/15/2024
Police Jury Holds Groundbreaking for New Epps Library
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, along with other parish and city officials, held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Epps Memorial Library at 1320 North Simmons St. in Lake Charles.
08/12/2024
Police Jury Receives Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury received the 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report at its July 2 regular meeting.
07/02/2024 5:45 PM
Housing Counseling Agency Announces 2024 Homebuyer Education Classes
Calcasieu Parish’s Housing Counseling Agency, in conjunction with Project Build a Future, has announced its free Homebuyer Education Classes schedule for 2024.
05/23/2024
Police Jury Names Interim District 15 Police Juror
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury unanimously appointed Brent Clement as interim District 15 Police Juror at a May 20 Special Meeting.
05/20/2024
District 15 Police Juror Tony Tramonte Passes Away at 54
Tony Tramonte, 54, the Calcasieu Parish Police Juror for District 15, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 29.
04/30/2024
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Sworn In for 2024-2028 Term
Members of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury were officially sworn in for their 2024-2028 terms Monday, Jan. 8, at a special organizational meeting.
01/08/2024
Eligible Residents Can Apply for Help from the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LiHEAP)
Calcasieu Parish residents may be eligible for financial assistance for their electricity bill expenses through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LiHEAP).
12/19/2023
Budget Committee Receives Proposed 2024 Budget
Police Jury to take action on Budget December 14, 2023.
11/16/2023 4:30 PM
ROAD CLOSURE: Portion of Sara Street to Close Beginning Nov. 14 for Bridge Replacement
A portion of Sara Street, between Picard Road and McMillan Street, will be closed from 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14 – 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
11/09/2023 11:00 AM
CPPJ Gives Results from Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery Funding Discussions
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury recently held two public meetings about Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding.
11/09/2023
Police Jury Awards Almost $3 million in Grants for Parish Road and Drainage Projects
At its Thursday, Oct. 19 meeting, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury awarded almost $3 million in grants for various parish road and drainage improvement projects from the 2023 Road and Drainage Trust Fund Program.
10/20/2023
Portion of Packing House Road to Close for Bridge Replacement through Dec. 15
Packing House Road, north of where it intersects with U.S. 90 East, will be closed to all traffic from 7 a.m. on Monday, July 17 – 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15.
07/13/2023
Police Jury Receives 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial and Compliance Report
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury received the 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Compliance Report at its July 6 regular meeting.
07/06/2023 5:30 PM
Police Jury Launches New Podcast
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury’s Communications & Media Department has begun production of a new podcast series to feature in-depth discussion of important Police Jury initiatives and programs.
04/14/2023
Listen to the latest 'Parish Podcast'
Robyn Stiles from Emergent Method discusses the results from our 2023 Citizen Survey.
03/13/2023
Housing Counseling Agency Announces 2023 Homebuyer Education Classes
Calcasieu Parish’s Housing Counseling Agency, in conjunction with Project Build a Future, has announced its free Homebuyer Education Classes schedule for 2023.
01/27/2023
Portion of Ravia Road to be Closed Until Jan. 19
The eastbound lane of Ravia Road, approximately 550 feet from North Boudoin Road and running east for another 2,000 feet, will be closed from 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2 until 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26.
01/18/2023
Police Jury Elects New President, Vice President for 2023
At its Jan. 5 regular meeting, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury elected Chris Landry as its 2023 president and Guy Brame as its vice president.
01/05/2023
Police Jury Renews Contract with Waste Management for Services
12/21/2022