Join Councilman Blackwell on Saturday, December 16th for an informal discussion on the topics, issues, concerns and suggestions you have for District 12 and Southwest Louisville. Stop by Sister Bean's, anytime between 10:00 am - noon to speak directly with Councilman Blackwell and have a cup of coffee on him!

WHEN: Saturday, December 16, 10 am - Noon

WHERE: Sister Bean's, 5225 New Cut Rd.

For more information, contact the District 12 office at 502.574.1112 or danielle.tackett@louisvilleky.gov

Joey, MALE DOG

Meet handsome Joey! The nearly 2-year-old Labrador Retriever/Pit bull mix spends most of his time napping while he waits for a forever home.  He thinks people are ok, but  prefers to spend his time experiencing new sights and smells. But even that can wait if there’s a tennis ball around! Joey likes to chase anything you toss in the air.  He’s friendly, and it’s easy to get his attention with treats.  Joey is a great candidate for a family pet or a single person looking for a forever friend. 

ALL ADOPTIONS ARE FREE THIS MONTH! Joey has been neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. You can meet him at Animal House Adoption Center 3516 Newburg Rd Tues-Sun from noon-6pm, and Friday until 7pm. Send questions about Joey to animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov. 

Isabella, FEMALE CAT 

Isabella is ready for a forever home! The 4-year-old prefers to hang out in small, quiet spaces instead of lounging by the window because she’s shy.  She’s also frightened by her new surroundings. Isabella may benefit from having fur siblings to boost her confidence. Lots of love, affection and a forever home for the holidays is what Isabella wants most.

ALL ADOPTIONS ARE FREE THIS MONTH! Isabella has been spayed, microchipped and vaccinated. To adopt Isabella, visit Animal House Adoption Center 3516 Newburg Rd Tues-Sun from noon-6pm, and Friday until 7pm. For more info, email animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov. 

The LIHEAP Program that helps low income residents of Jefferson County with their utility bills begins on Nov. 6, 2017.

LIHEAP, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, is a federally funded, income-based program that provides financial help to low-income households in meeting the costs of heating their home. The LIHEAP Subsidy Component is a one-time assistance benefit, which is paid directly to the heating vendor. The LIHEAP Subsidy Component begins Monday, Nov. 6 and will operate through Dec. 15, 2017, or until funding is depleted, whichever comes first.

Residents wishing to apply must schedule an appointment utilizing the new, automated appointment system. The appointment system is currently open and is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 502-991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.

Applicants must be Louisville Metro/Jefferson County residents with a household income at or below 130 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. For the Subsidy Component of LIHEAP, residents can apply regardless of the status of their utility bills. Applicants must also provide the following documentation.

• Proof of all household income for the preceding month (Food Stamp award letter, Social Security Award letter, pay stubs, etc. or proof of $0 income. Note: Zero Income forms are available at the Office of Resilience and Community Services office at 701 W. Ormsby Ave., Suite 201 or by clicking here.)
• Proof of Social Security number for each member of the household.
• Most current heating bill; or statement from your landlord if heating expenses are included in your rent; or statement from your utility company if you participate in a pre-pay electric program. Please bring the account number and name on the account for main heating fuel sources and electric.

LIHEAP applications will be completed at the time of the appointment at one of the six locations listed below. 

• Northwest Neighborhood Place/Academy at Shawnee, 4018 W Market St., 40212
• South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave., 40215
• Neighborhood Place Ujima/Duvalle Education Center, 3610 Bohne Ave., 40211
• Neighborhood Place/Bridges of Hope, 1411 Algonquin Pkwy., 40210
• Newburg Community Center/East, 4810 Exeter Ave, 40218
• Southwest Government Center/Dixie Highway location. 7219 Dixie Highway, 40258

Individuals who are unable to apply for this program in person may send a representative on their behalf with a note including the applicant’s signature and phone number. Residents who are homebound and who are unable to send a representative may call 502/780-7937.

Callers who require more information can contact MetroCall 311 by simply dialing 311 or (502) 574-5000, email metro.call@louisvilleky.gov, visit the website’s On Line Customer Service or Live Chat at http://www.louisvilleky.gov/metrocall, tweet @LouMetro311, or download the free Mobile 311 app from the website.  Residents can also call Metro United Way’s 2-1-1 help referral service.

LIHEAP is made possible by the United States Department of Health and Human Services and is a pass through grant from the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, which contracts with Community Action Agencies across the state. Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS) serves as the administering agency of the Louisville Metro Community Action Agency. For more information about RCS, visit our website: http://www.louisvilleky.gov/government/community-services or call 574-1157 or Community Action Kentucky at (800) 456-3452.

Below is a list of projects overseen by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet happening in Southwest Louisville.

US 31W (Dixie Highway): Lane closures and delays possible between Greenwood Road and Heaton Road (mile markers 11.7 to 14.5) due to median removal, roadway re-striping and traffic shifts for future construction. Crews will be working on the northbound lanes of Dixie Highway between Greenwood Road and Blanton Lane and on the southbound lanes between Heaton Road and Upper Hunters Trace. Lane closures are possible on weekdays 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. until 5 a.m. and on weekends from 7 p.m. on Friday until 5 a.m. on Monday.  

US 31W (Dixie Highway): Lane closures and possible between Bethany Lane and Stonestreet Road (mile markers 7.7 to 9.7) due to asphalt replacement. Additional lane closures are possible weeknights in the northbound lanes from 9:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. and in the southbound lanes from 9:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m.  Lane closures are also possible on weekends during daylight hours on Saturdays and Sundays..

For questions or concerns about the paving work on South Dixie, please contact Will Nolan at william.nolan@ky.gov or Sherri Smith (502) 955-5436.

Log on to goky.ky.gov for the latest in statewide traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

The following is a list of permits and notices from Louisville Metro public works for lane and sidewalk closures, utility cuts, street closures and oversize load notices in the Metro area. 

6657 Iroquois Park Rd. - Louisville Water Company has been issued Permit Number 17RW5936 to close the road in order to install a water line and relocate another between Palatka Rd. and 6657 Iroquois Park Rd. Permit is valid from November 20, 2017 to February 23, 2018.

904 Gagel Ave. - Louisville Water Company has been issued Permit Number 17RW6142 to close a lane or sidewalk in order to work in the dirt to install a water main between Sanders Ln. and Estates Dr. Permit is valid through January 19, 2018.

For more details or to see additional permitted work throughout Metro Louisville, visit the map here.