_e US Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) recently accepted the Phoenix to Bohemia Reach C Levee back into the federal system (known as the P.L.84-99 Program), ensuring that the levee will provide the most e_cient protection possible and receive federal funding in the future. _is has been a major focus of the Plaquemines Parish Government (PPG) since parish president Keith Hinkley took o_ce back in January.

_e Buras Boat Harbor Dredging and Cleanup project was recently completedbythePlaqueminesParishGovernment(PPG), allowing the boat harbor to reopen for business—and hopefully bring in extra revenue to PPG—after a lack of maintenance and low drafts caused it to shut down and fall into disrepair.

_e Instep Credit Union—formerly known as the NAS JRB Credit Union— held the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its new 6,2000-square-foot building in Belle Chasse on Friday May 5. _e event was attended by the company’s board, Instep CEO/ President Helen Delin, parish president Keith Hinkley, and the Instep Belle Chasse branch sta all celebrating the new location and the company’s expansion within the parish.

Rotary Club of Belle Chasse Meetings The Rotary Club of Belle Chasse meets every Tuesday at 12 p.m. at Adams Catfish House in Belle Chasse.

NOW _ MAY 17 Sign up for the Calling all Plaquemines Parish girls Plaquemines Seafood Festival Queens' Pageant ages 14-16 and young women ages 17-23 who want to be the next Teen or Miss Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival Queen! Register now through Wednesday, May 17 at 6 p.m. for the Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival Queens' Pageant, which will be held on Sunday, May 21 at the PPG Pavilion, 333 F.

In the 17th and 18th Centuries England and France occupied India and took control over the opium trade. _ey then sold the opium to China.

Governor’s Race Alright! Alright! I just know all your readers are anxious to nd out my thoughts on the coming gubernatorial election. We are ve and a half months away from the rst primary election date (October 14), with seven major candidates for governor having been announced so far.

Sheri 3Gerald A. Turlich, Jr. would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr. David Bulot and Dr. Elizabeth Dickinson for donating new uniforms to the Plaquemines Parish Sheri #8217;s O_ce (PPSO) SWAT Team. On April 28, 2023, members of the SWAT team and K9 Vader invited Dr. Bulot and Dr. Dickinson to the PPSO Administration Building in Belle Chasse to express their gratitude for the new uniforms. Dr. Bulot and Dr. Dickinson were also treated to a brief demonstration by K9 Vader and his handler, Detective Bryan Munch.

Sheriff Gerald A. Turlich, Jr. announces Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office (PPSO) K9 Vader will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. PPSO K9 Vader’s vest is sponsored by Tom Infante of Cold Spring, KY and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love-Trained to Serve-Loyal Always.” Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks.

William J. Lane (Post Baccalaureate, BioHealth Sciences) and Kirsten L. _oll (Junior, Computer Science), both of Belle Chasse, were named to Oregon State University's Scholastic Honor Roll for Winter 2023. A total of 12,307 students earned a B-plus (3.5) or better to make the listing. To be on the Honor Roll, students must carry at least six graded hours of course work.