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The Jackson Parish Police Jury oversees and creates various boards and commissions throughout the parish. 

Review the agendas and minutes, regular meeting schedules, board members, etc. by board to see their activities and contact information.  

The Maintenance Department is under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager, Brad Roller.  They are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of Police Jury properties and buildings including the Jackson Parish Courthouse, Veteran's Memorial Park, Dr. Charles H. Garrett Community Center, Blake Building, Fain Building, and Health Unit. 

To reach the Maintenance Department, contact:

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• Agendas & Minutes
• Monthly Calendar
• Interested in serving on a Parish Board?

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The Jackson Parish Police Jury Finance Committee is responsible for reviewing and recommending action on financial issues related to the Police Jury.  The primary activities are to review and recommend annual budget items and amendments as well as to assess needs throughout the fiscal year and make recommended adjustments to the Police Jury.  The Finance Committee conducts budget reviews in the fourth quarter of the year (October - December) to set the direction of spending for the coming year.

The Jackson Parish E-911 Communication District Board meets regularly to review, discuss, and take action on related items in Jackson Parish.

Fourth Wednesday of every other month beginning in January

12:00 noon

Blake Building 
319 Jimmie Davis Blvd
P.O. Box 636
Jonesboro, LA 71251

At each meeting, the Jackson Parish Hospital board members are informed, review, and take the necessary actions to provide the best healthcare available to the Jackson Parish citizens.

The Jackson Parish Hospital Governing Board was created by the Police Jury in June of 1959 with the original board members including  O. M. Gresham, Sammy Thomas, Lucille Steadman, E. F. Brown, and I. B. Peters.  

The Jackson Parish Library Board meets regularly to review, discuss, and take action to provide the citizens of Jackson Parish with the best circulation department, media, and library services available.

Third Thursday every third month

4:30 P.M.

The Quitman Fire Protection District Board meets regularly to review, discuss, and take action on related items in the Quitman Fire Protection District.

Second Thursday of every month

5:30 P.M.

Quitman Fire Station
8247 Quitman Highway
Quitman, LA 71268

The Jackson Parish Tourism Commission was established by ordinance in April of 1988 to be responsible for meeting regularly to review, discuss, and take action to promote tourism through development, maintenance, and initiative of the tourist industry and to preserve and develop historic sites and areas, museums, and tourist attractions throughout Jackson Parish.  

The Jackson Parish Watershed District Board was established by the State of Louisiana and is responsible for meeting regularly to review, discuss, and take action on the related business of the watershed throughout Jackson Parish.

 To view the Watershed Permit application, view the "supporting documents" section.

Third Thursday of every month

6:00 P.M.

The Jackson Parish Road Department is responsible for the maintenance and improvements to all unincorporated Parish roads and bridges including, but not limited to, drainage (culverts & ditching), bridges, road surface (paving & potholes), mowing (rights-of-way), signage, and trees (on rights-of-way).  This work is performed under the direct supervision of our Road Department Superintendent, Mr. Wayne Anderson and is supported by funding from the state and revenues from a 5.23 millage for roads and bridges and a 4.55 millage for asphalt and paving.   

The Jackson Parish Solid Waste Department provides garbage pick up for 120+ businesses and has fourteen (14) bin sites throughout the parish. We have ten (10) model bin sites and four (4) newly constructed gravel sites.  We accept recycled metal at any of the model sites or at the landfill.

The Jackson Parish Solid Waste Department is located at 302 Landfill Road Quitman, La. 71268. Here, you can bring household garbage and yard waste. We also have recycling at the landfill. Citizens of Jackson Parish can bring scrap metal, used tires, used batteries, and used oil.

The Dr. Charles H. Garrett Community Center is a large meeting facility available to the public for rent.  Different events include, but are not limited to, meetings, training sessions, dinners, receptions, and other special events.

For details on rentals, please view our Community Center Rental Agreement.

To make reservations or for further inquiries, please contact our Police Jury Office at (318) 259-2361 to speak to Kailyn Hartis.

Individuals who visit the Jackson Parish Police Jury web site are important to us. Because visitors to our website are important, we do not capture personal information about them without their permission. We endeavor to collect only the minimum amount of information needed to meet the purposes for which the web site was created.

All information collected on the Jackson Parish Police Jury web site will be treated the same as any written communication and is subject to the confidentiality and public disclosure provisions required by law.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Trying to find out which Police Jury District you reside in?  Refer to our Jackson Parish Road Listing for a listing of all Parish Roads.

You can also view the Parish by District Map or your Individual District Maps. 

1. A permit does not supersede posted weight limits or posted roads.
2. No permit shall be issued for a period longer than 90 days.  The permit can be canceled at any time.
3. A copy of the approved permit is to be kept in each vehicle that hauls to or from the permitted job site.
4. The responsible party shall be liable for damages caused as a result of work authorized by this permit.

Chatham, East Hodge, Eros, Hodge, Jonesboro (Parish Seat), North Hodge, and Quitman

Caney Lake, Chatham Lake, Dugdemona River

Bienville, Caldwell, Lincoln, Ouachita, and Winn

U.S. Highway 167, Louisiana Highway 4, Louisiana Highway 34

Jackson Parish has a rich history rooted in the south.  Check back soon to see articles and information from the past.  

Jackson Parish is very proud to be home to Caney Lake and the Jimmie Davis State Park.  The Caney Lake Recreation Area is located in the Kisatchie National Forest and offers opportunities for bicycling, hiking, picnicking, camping, swimming, boating, water skiing, fishing, and hunting.  

For more information on Caney Lake and the Jimmie Davie State Park, please visit their Website, or contact:

Jackson Parish is proud to boast its own campus of the Louisiana Delta Community College located at 236 Industrial Drive (just off US Hwy 167) in Jonesboro, LA.  

Since its opening in 2016, the LDCC has offered programming for high school equivalency degrees, technical training, and assistance transitioning to a four-year university.

Visit the WEBSITE for the Jonesboro campus of the Louisiana Delta Community College to learn more.  

We have five (5) elected Justices of the Peace (J.P.s) and Constables that serve in Jackson Parish.  

Justice of the Peace: Ronnie Madere (318) 243-5184
Constable: Tom Goss (318) 259-8091

Justice of the Peace: Vincent Jackson (318) 259-6239
Constable: Walter Kotz (Home) (318) 249-2551

Justice of the Peace: Janet Hinton (318) 307-1772 
Constable: Eddie Waggoner (318) 249-2300

The Jackson Parish Sheriff's Office (JPSO) is located in the Jackson Parish Courthouse at 500 E. Court Street, Jonesboro, LA.

The JPSO has the responsibility of enforcing state and local laws and ordinances within the territorial boundaries of Jackson Parish (general law enforcement). The JPSO provides protection to its citizens through on-site patrols, criminal investigations, community policing, etc. and they have jurisdiction throughout the Parish, 

We are excited that you have found your way to Jackson Parish. We here at the Jackson Parish Police Jury hope that we can make your residency or visit here a pleasant and enjoyable one. As a courtesy to all, the Police Jury provides some helpful telephone numbers and basic information.

Useful numbers to keep handy (printer friendly version):

If you need information pertaining to activities or properties located within one of the Jackson Parish municipalities, please contact their offices for assistance.

Chatham, Town of
Mayor: Honorable Gregory Harris

P.O. Box 7
1709 Oak St.
Chatham, LA 71226
(318) 249-2541

East Hodge, Village of
Mayor: Honorable Harry Mims

P.O. Box 10
1734 Main Street

Hodge, LA 71247

(318) 259-9127

Jackson Parish is serviced by six (6) Fire Protection Districts with boundaries established by the Jackson Parish Police Jury and governed by their appointed boards.  

For information on the Fire District Boards including meeting information, board members, etc., select the board from the left menu.

MAP of the the Jackson Parish Fire Districts

Visit the Website of Judge David D. Womack, Justice of the Peace & the Jackson Parish Justice of the Peace Court, District 'D'.

Judge David D. Womack has served Jackson Parish in various offices since his first election in 2006 including Village of North Hodge Alderman, Mayor Pro-Tempore, Street Commissioner, and as Justice of the Peace for District D since 2011.  

Music was a highly regarded sideline for theoretical study in the Middle Ages.  Christian churches and monasteries were places of knowledge, and musical tests were copied for later generations.  However, instrumental music was rejected as too secular and professional musicians were regarded as social outsiders.

“It’s not the will to win that matters… Everyone has that.  It’s the will to prepare to win that matters.”
 - Paul “Bear” Bryant

We are currently working on adding On-Line Bill Payment functionality for your convenience.  Please check back soon for more details.

The Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office believes their most important function is fair and honest elections.

Louisiana has more registered voters than ever before,with approximately 87% of eligible voters ready to participate in the election process.

*Notice change of location from regular meetings

Thank you for visiting our new website.  We are working hard to provide you with more information and access to our beautiful parish.  Thank you for your patience during this exciting digital construction phase of Jackson Parish Police Jury. 

Be checking back soon to see the repairs being made to our Dr. Charles H. Garrett Community Center after the May tornado damages. 

The Community Center was listed as an origination point for one of the four tornadoes that touched down in Jackson Parish and suffered damages to the roof, air conditioners, front facade, and flag pole.   

One of the many responsibilities of the Police Jury is to enact policies and procedures to govern the day to day operations of parish departments and activities.  In an effort to make our local government more accessible to the citizens of Jackson Parish and to inform residents of local government services and public affairs, these policies are available for your viewing.

2022 Travel Reimbursement Form

This form is to be used to submit for reimbursement for approved travel on behalf of the Jackson Parish Police Jury.

Work Order Log

This form is to be maintained by the Maintenance Department. 

Employee Change Request Form

This form is to be completed by the Department Superintendent and submitted to the Police Jury Office.

Tier 3 Personal Financial Disclosure Statement

This form is to be completed by elected officials annually (typically due in May)

New Vendor Request Form

This form is to be completed to set up a new vendor in our system.  It must also be accompanied by a current W-9 Form.

Contact your Registrar of Voters Office if you need to:

• Register to vote
• Change your address
• Change your name
• Change your party affiliation
• Make sure you are still registered to vote

Call their office at (318) 259-2486 or visit the Secretary of State's Website:

www.GeauxVote.com

Do you know where your drinking water comes from?
Do you know how to protect it?

The DEQ Drinking Water Protection Team has the answers!

The Jackson Parish Police Jury is hiring for the position of Operator I in the Road Department.  Please submit all applications to: Jackson Parish Police Jury, 500 E. Court Street, Room 301, Jonesboro, LA 71251 or by email: administration@jppj.org.

Burn Ban #10-01-2019 has been lifted as of 8:00 AM on Monday, October 14th, 2019

LEGAL NOTICE

Please visit the museum on 515 South Cooper Avenue in Jonesboro, LA.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The adopted 2020 Consolidated Budget of the Jackson Parish Police Jury is available for public inspection in the office of the Jackson Parish Police Jury, 500 East Court Street, Room 301 of the Jackson Parish Courthouse, Jonesboro, Louisiana. 

The regularly scheduled Watershed District Meeting for the month of March has been canceled. Please be sure to check the website as we will post updates as they become available. 

Please note that the regularly scheduled Communication District E-911 Commission meeting has been canceled until further notice. The meeting will be rescheduled and updates will be posted to the calendar as they become available. 

Policy & Personnel Committee

The Jackson Parish Police Jury Policy & Personnel Committee reviews and recommends policies to govern operational staff (personnel manual), parish ordinances, and formal Police Jury policies. 

If you have interest in the activities of this committee or have a letter of request, please reach out to our Police Jury office at 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, LA 71251, or by phone (318) 259-2361.

Mr. Keith Burris, Chairman
Mr. Todd Culpepper
Ms. Tarneshala Cowans

The Jackson Parish Police Jury Economic Development Committee is responsible for seeking out economic development opportunities for Jackson Parish and to research interest from other parish industries and entities to determine if the Police Jury should establish an Industrial Development Board.

If you have interest in the activities of this committee or have a letter of request, please reach out to our Police Jury office at 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, LA 71251, or by phone (318) 259-2361.

Please note that the regularly scheduled Ambulance Service District meeting has been canceled until further notice. The meeting will be rescheduled and updates will be posted to the calendar as they become available. 

Please note that the regularly scheduled Library Board meeting has been canceled until further notice. The meeting will be rescheduled and updates will be posted to the calendar as they become available. 

Please note that the regularly scheduled Library Board meeting has been canceled until further notice. The meeting will be rescheduled and updates will be posted to the calendar as they become available. 

Please note that the regularly scheduled Museum and Fine Arts Association meeting has been canceled until further notice. The meeting will be rescheduled and updates will be posted to the calendar as they become available. 

Change from Thursday, September 17

to Thursday, September 24, 2020   

TIME: 5:00 p.m.    PLACE:  Museum

Please note that the regularly scheduled Tourism Board meeting has been canceled until further notice. The meeting will be rescheduled and updates will be posted to the calendar as they become available. 

Jackson Parish
WARD TWO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
189 Vernon-Eros Road
Ruston, LA. 71270
Office 318-249-3300  Fax 318-249-3340
w2fpdjackson@gmail.com Tax I.D. #72-1400917

NOTICE OF CHANGE FOR PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:

The regularly scheduled meeting of the District 4 Fire Protection District for the month of March has been canceled. Please be sure to check the website as meetings will be scheduled at a later date. Will will update as information becomes available. 

Please note that the regularly scheduled Quitman Fire Protection District 1 meeting has been canceled until further notice. The meeting will be rescheduled and updates will be posted to the calendar as they become available. 

THE QUITMAN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY AUGUST 13, 2020 AT 5:30PM AT THE QUITMAN CENTRAL STATION, HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY AUGUST 6, 2020 AT 5:30PM.  MEETING DETAILS LISTED BELOW.

A public meeting will be held as follows:

DATE: Thursday August 6, 2020

TIME: 5:30 pm

PLACE OF MEETING:      Quitman Fire Station

                                   8247 Quitman Highway

                                   Quitman, LA 71268

The regularly scheduled Jonesboro Fire District #1 meeting for March has been canceled. Please be sure to check the website as we will update with new information as it becomes available. 

JOB VACANCY POSTING

JOB VACANCY POSTING

Join Gary Stockton from the LSU AgCenter as we plan for spring vegetable gardens.  

Lunch will be served, so please RSVP at (318) 259-5690

Click HERE for more information.

Louisiana Businesses,

Please review the INTERIM GUIDANCE FOR BUSINESSES AND EMPLOYERS TO PLAN AND RESPOND TO CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) that has been put out by the Louisiana Department of Health.

COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions

Please click this LINK to view Frequently Asked Questions from the Louisiana Department of Health concerning COVID-19.

During the COVID-19 Pandemic, and in an effort to better serve the citizens of Jackson Parish, our office is now processing building permits electronically, via email, and mail. We have set up an application information sheet that can be filled out and mailed back to our office. This may delay some processing time, but we are working hard to provide services to you, the citizens of Jackson Parish. Please feel free to contact our office with any questions or concerns you may have. We are here to serve you.

Providing for our citizens extends beyond the services we perform - we value the safety and health of all of our residents and visitors.  In light of recent developments surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19), we have taken several precautions at our locations to keep our community safe.  

The $2 trillion economic rescue package officially known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security, or CARES, Act includes help for small businesses that have been hit by the coronavirus pandemic. 

Please click HERE to see a flyer on the proper use of a cloth face covering to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

The CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (example: grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission.  

• Starting on Monday the 18th, there will be mobile COVID-19 testing sites available throughout Jackson Parish.
  • The hours are 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • The tests are for anyone that wants one, with or without symptoms
  • You must be 18 or older and will need to show ID
  • They are self-tests that you administer yourself, but it is not the kind they use at the hospital.  These are less invasive, more like a flu test.
  • Here is the schedule of the locations:
    • M - May 18th: Chatham Library, 1500 Pine Street, Chatham

The Jackson Parish Police Jury is accepting applications for the following open position.  Please submit all applications to: Jackson Parish Police Jury, 500 E. Court Street, Room 301, Jonesboro, LA 71251.  To request a detailed job description, please contact our office at (318) 259-2361 ext.