On April 29th, Jefferson Parish voters will be faced with an important decision to RENEW the existing Library Millage that provides funds for materials and services, technology, over 200 employees, new construction, repairs, maintenance, upgrades, operational expenses for facilities and online programs. The renewal of the millage provides a valuable community ... Read More
Tour de Jefferson whirls through West Bank for Jefferson Chamber of Commerce
Under bright, blue skies and crisp, cool temperatures, families and friends brimming with excitement cheered on the individual cyclists and participating teams as they crossed the finish line on Sunday, Oct. 23, at the 10th annual Tour de Jefferson Bike Ride. Hosted by the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce, the Tour de Jefferson offers three different bike routes 15, 38 and 50 ... Read More
Jefferson Parish gives France a run for its money, with Tour De Jefferson
AVONDALE, La (WGNO)--The Jefferson Chamber of Commerce hosted their 10th Annual Tour de Jefferson Bike Ride Sunday morning in West Jefferson, Louisiana. The ride kicked off at the JEDCO Conference Center, and ended with the annual Fin du Tour After-Party. Riders enjoyed great food, beverages, music, and other amenities, such as sport massage. This year’s event offered three ... Read More
Jefferson Chamber will host 10th Annual Tour de Jefferson on Sunday, October 23, 2016
The Jefferson Chamber of Commerce will host their 10th Annual Tour de Jefferson Bike Ride, presented by Peake BMW, on Sunday, October 23, 2016, in West Jefferson, Louisiana. Since its inception in 2006, Tour de Jefferson has become one of the region’s premier cycling events, bringing riders from around the country to the West Bank of Jefferson Parish each year. Organizers are ... Read More
Waiting for a ride in Jefferson Parish: Editorial
Jefferson Parish has 430,000 residents, 18,000 businesses and thousands of visitors every year but has a maximum of 304 taxicabs operating in the parish. There aren't even that many drivers at this point. Good luck getting a cab. Jay Lapeyre, president of Laitram, said in a recent letter to Parish Council members that his customers and the company's 1,200 employees in ... Read More
