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Belle Chasse High School (BCHS) Men’s Baseball Team members and their parents held a ceremony in memory of their former teammate, Keyron “Tootie” Ross, and to honor his mother, Makita Wells-Hartford, at the district playoff game held on Thursday, April 21. Photo by Amber Prattini Wallo

Belle Chasse High School (BCHS) Men’s Baseball Team members and their parents held a ceremony in memory of their former teammate, Keyron “Tootie” Ross, and to honor his mother, Makita Wells-Hartford, at the district playoff game held on Thursday, April 21. Photo by Amber Prattini Wallo

BCHS and EKHS Baseball Teams, Parents Remember “Tootie” Ross

Amber Prattini Wallo
Monday, April 25, 2022
The family members of Keyron “Tootie” Ross walked across Belle Chasse High School’s (BCHS) Baseball Field with their hands entwined before stopping at the pitcher’s mound.

Annual Palm Sunday Rabies Vaccination Drive Set for April 10

News Staff
Monday, April 4, 2022
Made possible by the Louisiana SPCA, the Southeast Louisiana Veterinarian Association (SLVA), and The City of New Orleans Fire Department, the annual Palm Sunday Rabies Vaccination Drive will be held Sunday, April 10 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 7 fire stations throughout New Orleans.

College News

News Staff
Monday, April 4, 2022
• Annalise Eiffert, granddaughter of Frank and Hazen of Belle Chasse, was recently named to the Dean’s List at Sewanee: the University of the South, located in Tennessee. Annalise is a Freshman and her major is International Relations. • Got college news? Email it to copy@plaqueminesgazette.com
Belle Chasse United Methodist Church held it’s Drive-Thru Ashes on Ash Wednesday this year on March 2. Rev. JoAnn Pounds issued 129 participants with ashes, blessings, and prayers during the event. Rev. Pounds sends thanks to all who participated in the service to the community.

Belle Chasse United Methodist Church held it’s Drive-Thru Ashes on Ash Wednesday this year on March 2. Rev. JoAnn Pounds issued 129 participants with ashes, blessings, and prayers during the event. Rev. Pounds sends thanks to all who participated in the service to the community.

Drivers Line Up at BC United Methodist for Drive-Thru Ashes

News Staff
Monday, March 21, 2022
Civic Award: Cossich, Sumich, Parsiola & Taylor Attorneys at Law - 8397 Hwy 23

Civic Award: Cossich, Sumich, Parsiola & Taylor Attorneys at Law - 8397 Hwy 23

Belle Chasse Garden Club March Gardens of the Month

News Staff
Monday, March 21, 2022
The Belle Chasse Garden Club would like to acknowledge the following Belle Chasse residences and business as recipients of Garden of the Month awards for March 2022: • Civic Award: Cossich, Sumich, Parsiola & Taylor Attorneys at Law - 8397 Hwy 23 • Community Award: Jonathan & Marie Rodriguez, 104...
Third grade during Read Across America Week – Reading Makes You Glow Day! Pictured are: Karaline Landrum, Neveah Newman, Jaire Larrieu, Victoria Rivera, Amari Morrison, Shaylah Kelly, Addison Cazel, Kennedy Hodges, Zoe Wilright, Josiah Zeak, Symphony Jones, Leander Taylor, J'honae Turner, Leyann Sibley, Caden Novonty, Christopher Mesfen-Pierce and Jack Reeves. Derrick Wilson II and Mrs. Rivera during Read Across America Week – Reading is our Superpower Day!

Third grade during Read Across America Week – Reading Makes You Glow Day! Pictured are: Karaline Landrum, Neveah Newman, Jaire Larrieu, Victoria Rivera, Amari Morrison, Shaylah Kelly, Addison Cazel, Kennedy Hodges, Zoe Wilright, Josiah Zeak, Symphony Jones, Leander Taylor, J'honae Turner, Leyann Sibley, Caden Novonty, Christopher Mesfen-Pierce and Jack Reeves. Derrick Wilson II and Mrs. Rivera during Read Across America Week – Reading is our Superpower Day!

BC Academy Students participate in Read Across America Week

News Staff
Monday, March 21, 2022

Operation Whiskers

News Staff
Monday, March 21, 2022
The Louisiana SPCA is excited to announce plans for Operation Whiskers, a multi-parish collaborative initiative to address Louisiana cats still impacted by Hurricane Ida.
Pictured with National Merit Finalist Ryan Miller is Jemi Carlone, Principal of Belle Chasse High School.

Pictured with National Merit Finalist Ryan Miller is Jemi Carlone, Principal of Belle Chasse High School.

BCHS Student Earns National Merit Finalist Award

News Staff
Monday, March 21, 2022
Belle Chasse High School is proud to announce that Ryan Miller has been selected as a National Merit Finalist. Ryan is a National Merit Scholar in the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program and was one of the 234 Louisiana high school honorees.
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