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Commissioners Elect 2024 Chair and Vice-Chair

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Brian Champagne, district 2 Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District (PPHTD) commissioner, was unanimously elected to the position of chair for the upcoming 2024 year replacing current chair and district 4 commissioner Stuart Guey.

Excel Mr. Rousselle

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As former Superintendent Denis Rousselle settles into retirement to focus on his health, the students, teachers, and sta_ of Belle Chasse Middle School (BCMS) remember him for his unwavering dedication to the Plaquemines Parish school system. e following article contains quotes from various teachers within BCMS reminiscing on their experiences with Mr. Rousselle, sending him encouragement, and letting him know that everyone is praying for his well-being.

Letter to the Editor

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Contrary to past commentary demonizing the natural gas industry, liquefied natural gas (LNG) has proven to be an innovative solution to address climate change, while delivering vast benefits to our state, nation and world. Curtailing LNG development could hinder our trajectory to reach global climate goals and adversely impact the growth of local communities across the Pelican State.

Letter to the Editor

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Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser responded to the Plaquemines Parsh Council's resolution to close and/or place control structures on three major river passes: Mardi Gras, Neptune and Fort St. Phillip: When I was Plaquemines Parish president, the culverts that controlled the flow at Mardi Gras Pass blew out after a high river event in 2012 on Mardi Gras Day.

Connecting with Cousins and Mr. Redsh

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After recently spending a delightful Friday evening and Saturday morning hing trip with my cousins from San Diego, California, it could not have been better. I was in excellent spirits experiencing some great family time and catching a lot of h. Our friendship was truly renewed. Along with that, I knew for certain my cousins would return home with a new insight for the issues of our coast. ey knew the value in the coast as well as the need to make it worth a living for the hermen.

Gaza

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The danger lies in overplaying your hand. The Hamas attack on Jewish settlers was horrific and inhuman.

A Close Call in Israel

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In my column a few weeks ago, I shared my excitement of traveling to the Holy Land for the st time. I had set out a speci agenda to explore my own spirituality as I’ve grown older, and I listed all the places I wanted to go. What an amazing trip. It turned out to be all I had anticipated. Even more. at was until the end.

Gazette

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In all newspapers, there is an opinion or editorial page where readers are encouraged to express their thoughts. In addition to articles from our regular columnists and an occasional editorial written by one of our publishers, e Plaquemines Gazette accepts letters from the public addressed to the editor.