The Rapides Parish Courthouse and all Rapides Parish Police Jury offices will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to threatening and inclement arctic winter weather. The closure is in accordance with Governor Jeff Landry’s State of Emergency Declaration No. JML 26-006.

The closure includes the Police Jury’s administrative offices, the Parish Public Works Department, the Rapides Sales and Use Tax Department Office, the Civil Service Office, and the Workforce Operations Department Office.

Parish officials said the decision was made to ensure the safety of employees and the public during hazardous weather conditions. Additional information regarding reopening will be provided as conditions improve.

The announcement was issued by Craig Smith, president of the Rapides Parish Police Jury.