Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, LA
Home MenuNews
You can use the filters (All Categories) and (All Departments) to view specific types of news from selected departments. To select a specific news category or department, click the down arrow next to the field.
What is the Coastal Master Plan?
Calcasieu Parish's Coastal Master Plan, which was approved by the Police Jury at its Feb. 15 meeting, features more than a dozen projects to help protect the coastline from flooding and erosion.
02/16/2018
'What's Next?' The 2018 Youth Summit/Job Fair Is Ready to Help Young People Find Gainful Employment
The Calcasieu Workforce Center (CWC) will host its 10th annual Youth Summit/Job Fair from 8 a.m.- 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, at the Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles.
02/14/2018
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LiHEAP) Phone Lines to Open Feb. 5
Calcasieu Parish residents can make an appointment to apply for financial assistance for their electricity and gas utility expenses starting Monday, Feb. 5. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LiHEAP) benefited nearly 8,200 people in 2016 – 2017.
01/23/2018
Food for Seniors Food Box Distribution Rescheduled for Jan. 31
The Food for Seniors Program’s food box distribution has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 31, at all sites.
01/22/2018
No Food for Seniors Distribution This Week
The Food for Seniors Program will not distribute senior food boxes at any of its distribution sites this week.
01/18/2018
East Solid Waste Convenience Center to Reopen Jan. 18
The East Calcasieu Solid Waste Center, located at 5500 B Swift Plant Road in Lake Charles, will reopen Thursday, Jan. 18, after being closed for two months for construction.
01/12/2018
Bares, White Elected as Police Jury President, Vice President for 2018
At its Jan. 4 regular meeting, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury elected Judd Bares as its 2018 president and Kevin White as its vice president.
01/04/2018
'Friendly Faces' Needed to Help at Burton Coliseum for Upcoming Events
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury is looking for extra help to work upcoming events at the Burton Complex.
01/03/2018 2:54 PM
SBA Now Offering Disaster Assistance to LA Businesses, Residents Affected by Tropical Storm Harvey
Good news for Louisiana - low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Louisiana businesses and residents affected by Tropical Storm Harvey.
01/03/2018
Christmas Lighting Display at Prien Lake Park Is a Sight to See
Have you seen the Christmas Lighting Display at Prien Lake Park yet?
12/18/2017
Celebrate the Season at 'Christmas at the Courthouse'
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury is decking the halls in preparation for the “Christmas at the Courthouse” celebration, which will take place 3:30-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, at the Calcasieu Courthouse, 1001 Ryan St., Lake Charles.
11/28/2017
Toys for Tots Collection Campaign Continues through Dec. 12
The annual Toys for Tots holiday toy collection campaign is in full swing.
11/17/2017
Parishwide Drainage Liaison Committee to Meet
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury's Parishwide Drainage Liaison Committee will meet Monday 11/13/2017 to consider changes to Parish Ordinances pertaining to drainage.
11/10/2017 5:10 PM
River Bluff Park Phase II B to Open November 4
The second phase of River Bluff Park in Ward One will open fully to the public on Saturday, November 4.
10/26/2017
New Draft of Drainage Ordinance Revisions Now Available
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury staff have completed the latest draft of ordinance changes related to drainage standards in the parish.
10/24/2017
Fallen Power Line on Calcasieu River Cleared
A power line that had fallen across the Calcasieu River, just east of the new Moss Bluff boat launch on Theriot Road, has been repaired.
10/23/2017
Movies Under the Stars Feature, 'The Secret Life of Pets,' Canceled for Friday, Oct. 20
Due to the threat of rain and storms, tonight’s “Movies Under the Stars” feature, “The Secret Life of Pets,” has been canceled.
10/20/2017 3:00 PM
Calcasieu Parish Housing to Host Section 8 Landlord Recruitment Session on Nov. 4
The Calcasieu Parish Human Services Housing Department will host a Landlord Recruitment Session from 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Allen P. August Sr. Multipurpose Center, 2000 Moeling St., in Lake Charles.
10/18/2017
Application Deadline for Small Business Capitalization Program Extended
It’s not too late to apply for Asset Builders of Southwest Louisiana’s Small Business Capitalization Program.
10/04/2017 2:30 AM
CPPJ Housing Accepting Section 8 Waiting List Applications Oct. 9-13
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury’s Housing Department will be accepting Section 8 Waiting List applications from October 9-13.
09/29/2017 12:07 PM