Some East Bank Jefferson Parish schools to close Thursday due to water issues

JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Some schools on the East Bank of Jefferson Parish will remain closed or hold virtual classes on Thursday, Jan. 25, after a water main break in the parish.

On Wednesday, Jan. 24, all Catholic schools and Jefferson Parish Public schools on the East Bank of the parish were closed.

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Crews repaired the water main early Wednesday morning; however, a boil water advisory is still in effect for the parish.

Jefferson Parish Public Schools leaders announced Wednesday evening that East Bank high schools including Bonnabel, East Jefferson, Haynes and Riverdale will hold virtual classes on Thursday, Jan. 25.

School officials said all East Bank elementary, middle and K-8 public schools will remain closed on Thursday.

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