The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is the largest relief package in U.S. history, providing a roughly $2 trillion stimulus designed to combat the economic and health crisis from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Act includes a wide range of actions, including forgivable loans to small businesses that maintain payroll; expanded unemployment benefits; adjusted tax deadlines and...Read more

There will be a Virtual Parent Information Meeting for the parents of Myrtle C. Thibodeaux Elementary School. If you have questions, you contact the Principal Diedra Miller by emailing her at diedra.miller@jpschools.org or you can calling the school office phone: (504) 341-1451.Read more

LED Opens COVID-19 Help Desk for Louisiana Businesses BATON ROUGE — Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards and Secretary Don Pierson of Louisiana Economic Development announced the opening of an LED help desk that provides email and hotline support for Louisiana businesses impacted by COVID-19. For COVID-19 business questions, LED may be reached at LEDbiz@la.gov or via the toll-free hotline, (833) 457-0531...Read more

LOCAL D E CLARATION O F A ST A TE OF E M E RG E NCY WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States, pursuant to the Nat i ona l Emergencies Act , 50 U . S . C. 1601 , et seq. , has declared that the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) constitutes a national emergency; and WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards issued Proclamation Number 25 JBE 2020...Read more

Give now and help neighbors in need. Make an Impact for Families Impacted by COVID-19. The corona virus crisis is testing our community’s resolve. With seniors in need, hospitality workers unemployed, and schools shuttered until at least April 13, your kindness has never been more important. Join us today, and serve our community with the power of your kindness. https://secure2.convio.net/shfbgn/...Read more

In healthcare settings all across the United States, donated blood is a lifesaving, essential part of caring for patients. The need for donated blood is constant, and blood centers are open and in urgent need of donations. CDC encourages people who are well to continue to donate blood if they are able, even if they are practicing social distancing because of COVID-19. CDC is supporting blood...Read more

The link below is an excellent source of information that contains assistance for BUSINESSES ONLY. LED has also established a phone number, (225) 342-4321, that businesses may use for help with questions. The number is staffed from 8am to 8pm, however, depending on call volume it may roll over to a voicemail, and you will be prompted to leave a message. https://www.opportunitylouisiana.com/covid-...Read more

City Hall is currently closed to the public due to COVID-19, but we ARE here and working. If you need to make a payment, you can do so here online. Click on RESIDENTS tab and then payment, or you can place your payment in the night drop box. DO NOT PUT CASH IN THE NIGHT DROP BOX. If you need assistance please do not hesitate to contact us (504) 341-3424.Read more