The Parish Podcast

Calcasieu Parish
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The Parish Podcast is a production of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury's Communications and Media Department. It focuses on the programs and initiatives of the Police Jury, the governing body of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. This podcast has been designated a government jargon and acronym free zone.

Episodes

  1. 04/17/2025

    Expungement Event 2025 : A Second Chance and a Fresh Start

    The Parish Podcast🎙️is back with a brand-new episode spotlighting the DA's expungement event! Residents are getting a second chance and a fresh start, thanks to the collaborative efforts of our CPPJ Human Services team and the Calcasieu District Attorney’s Office. We love seeing programs like this that open doors and restore hope!

  2. 06/17/2024

    Episode 10 - Burton Complex Update

    On the episode of The Parish Podcast: Burton Complex Director Jason Barnes tells us about multiple projects and enhancements to the complex, including the new Camper/RV connections.

  3. 05/09/2024

    Episode 9 - Dick Gremillion Retirement

    In Episode 9 of The Parish Podcast, Dick Gremillion from OHSEP to discuss his career and retirement.

  4. 03/13/2024

    Episode 8 - Citizen Survey Results with Robyn Stiles

    In Episode 8 of The Parish Podcast, Robyn Stiles from Emergent Method joins to discuss the results from the 2023 Citizen Survey.

  5. 02/01/2024

    Episode 7 - Community Needs Assessment with Erika Doshier

    On this edition of the Parish Podcast we learn all about our Human Services Department’s Community Needs Assessment with Program Manager Erika Doshier

  6. 12/04/2023

    Episode 6 - Condemnation with Wes Crain

    In Episode 6 of The Parish Podcast, Planning & Development Director, Wes Crain joins to discuss the topic of Condemnations and Adjudicated Property.

  7. 09/25/2023

    Episode 5 – Mossville Way with Clifton Vanicor

    In Episode 5 of The Parish Podcast, PE Clifton Vanicor talks about the newest road in Calcasieu Parish, Mossville Way.    Oops… Looks like we just broke our own rules and will incur a penalty! PE= Professional Engineer Reminder: The Parish Podcast is a government jargon, and acronym free zone.

  8. 08/15/2023

    Episode 4 - Employment with Christina Joyce-Wilson

    In Episode 4 of The Parish Podcast, CPPJ Human Resources Director Christina Joyce-Wilson discuses the various job opportunities and benefits of working for the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury

  9. 05/29/2023

    Episode 3 - A Discussion On Hurricane Season

    In this edition of The Parish Podcast we discuss the upcoming 2023 Atlantic Hurricane season with CPPJ’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director Dick Gremillion and Assistant Director Jared Maze. Hear everything you need to know about evacuations, preparations, the seasonal forecast and new technologies.

  10. 05/08/2023

    Episode 2 - Grants Update with Jennifer Cobian

    CPPJ Grants Director Jennifer Cobian explains recent grant programs that have paid for the purchase or elevation of flood-prone homes in Calcasieu Parish. Learn how to apply for these grants and hear about the many other ways our Grants Department brings federal dollars to Calcasieu Parish.

  11. 04/13/2023

    Episode 1 - Litter Update with Litter Manager Wyvette Pryor-Cousin

    In our inaugural episode of The Parish Podcast, we visit with CPPJ Public Health Services Department's Assistant Director, Wyvette Pryor-Cousin, who manages the Pick It Up Calcasieu Litter Program. We discuss a new award program for Litter Champions, Spring Clean Up, post hurricane litter improvements, and the overall status of litter in Calcasieu Parish.

  • 11 Episodes

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About

The Parish Podcast is a production of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury's Communications and Media Department. It focuses on the programs and initiatives of the Police Jury, the governing body of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. This podcast has been designated a government jargon and acronym free zone.

Information

  • Creator
    Calcasieu Parish
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Calcasieu Parish
  • Show Website
    The Parish Podcast