_e Plaquemines Parish council held a special meeting on the evening of December 21 to handle some pressing business just before the end of the year. _ere were two items on the special meeting agenda.

_e Plaquemines Parish School Board (PPSB) has ocially appointed a new superintendent just a month after former superintendent Denis Rousselle announced his retirement. Once board members had gone through a lengthy interview and deliberation process at a December 19 special meeting, board members voted Shelley Ritz to be the superintendent going forward.

_e old Belle Chasse Tunnel has been permanently closed as the southbound lanes of LA Hwy 23 as two lanes one the new Belle Chasse Toll Bridge ocially opened to trac on Wednesday, December 20. Initially constructed and opened all the way back in 1956—when Plaquemines Parish was mly within the political grip of Leander Perez—the Belle Chasse tunnel has served as the primary entrance to Plaquemines for 67 years.

Preparations for the March 2024 New Orleans Air Show Held at the Belle Chasse Naval Air Station are already underway. On December 18, representatives from the Blue Angels— a Navy _ight demonstration squadron that was formed in 1946—_ew into the naval air station for a “site visit” in order to make sure everything was safe on the runway and begin coordinating with the base for the event itself.

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Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice John L. Weimer was named as a Board Member of the Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ) at its Annual Meeting earlier this year. Chief Justice Weimer’s term as a Board Member expires in 2025.

November 22, 2023 Devante Nola Morgan, 23, Kenner: 2 fugitive warrants, no insurance, improper display of temporary license plate. Kyron Gentile Turner, 27, New Orleans: fugitive warrant, general speed law, liability insurance required.

December 4, 2023 68563, State of Louisiana vs. Joseph Jimcoily, Miscellaneous Judicial Action.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Plaquemines Medical Center is hosting a Santa’s Workshop event with Aetna Better Health of Louisiana and Plaquemines Primary Care on Saturday, December 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ere will be food, games, music, prizes, crafts, and free pictures with Santa (while supplies last).

e Camp SoulGrow ird Annual Holiday Spectacular at the Venice Marina (237 Sports Marina Rd, Venice) will take place on Saturday, December 16, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.