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‘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
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
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
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
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
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
Police Jury President Hand Delivers Resolution to President Biden Asking for Federal Supplemental Appropriations for Hurricane Recovery
During President Joe Biden’s visit to Lake Charles on Thursday, Calcasieu Parish Police Jury President Brian Abshire personally delivered a copy of a resolution in support of Gov. John Bel Edwards’ supplemental appropriations request to fund recovery efforts from Hurricanes Laura and Delta.
05/07/2021
Cancelled Food for Seniors Food Box Distribution Now Rescheduled for April 30
The Food for Seniors Program’s food box distribution, originally scheduled for April 16, has been rescheduled for Friday, April 30.
04/23/2021
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.
04/21/2021
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury's 'Pick It Up Calcasieu' Announces Parishwide Cleanup Event
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury invites volunteers to participate in a parishwide cleanup event May 1-15 as part of its Pick It Up Calcasieu initiative.
04/12/2021
Virtual Information Sessions on Disaster Recovery Planned for April 14-24
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is participating in a series of virtual informational sessions on disaster recovery programs and services will take place Apr. 14 -24.
04/12/2021
Solid Waste Convenience Centers Returned to Normal Operations
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury’s Residential Solid Waste Convenience Centers returned to pre-storm operations on Thursday, April 8 with expanded operating hours.
04/07/2021
WATCH LIVE: Watch the April 8 Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Meeting
Watch the April 8 Calcasieu Parish Police Jury meeting here.
04/02/2021
Hurricane Debris Final Pass Begins April 12 on Parish Roads
The final pass for hurricane debris pickup for residents in Calcasieu Parish’s unincorporated areas will begin on April 12.
04/01/2021
WATCH: Calcasieu Parish Hosts Hurricane Recovery Public Meeting on March 30
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury invited residents to present their input on long-term hurricane recovery efforts during a March 30 public meeting to guide the Calcasieu Parish Hurricanes Laura and Delta Recovery Framework.
03/30/2021
All Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Offices Closed April 2 for Good Friday
All Calcasieu Parish Police Jury departments will be closed Friday, April 2, in observance of the Good Friday holiday.
03/29/2021