Calcasieu Parish

The Parish Podcast

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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.

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Episodes

Expungement Event 2025 : A Second Chance and a Fresh Start 17.04.2025 3:41

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!

Episode 10 - Burton Complex Update 17.06.2024 21:40

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.

Episode 9 - Dick Gremillion Retirement 09.05.2024 19:03

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

Episode 8 - Citizen Survey Results with Robyn Stiles 13.03.2024 21:19

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

Episode 7 - Community Needs Assessment with Erika Doshier 01.02.2024 14:02

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

Episode 6 - Condemnation with Wes Crain 04.12.2023 21:38

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

Episode 5 – Mossville Way with Clifton Vanicor 25.09.2023 15:44

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.

Episode 4 - Employment with Christina Joyce-Wilson 15.08.2023 21:24

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

Episode 3 - A Discussion On Hurricane Season 29.05.2023 21:14

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.

Episode 2 - Grants Update with Jennifer Cobian 08.05.2023 23:51

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.

Episode 1 - Litter Update with Litter Manager Wyvette Pryor-Cousin 13.04.2023 19:39

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.