Plaquemines Parish Sheriff Jerry Turlich is pictured with DEA Special agent Supervisor Bill Ard and Special Agent George Cazavenette along with Plaquemines Parish Sheriffs Office Major Kevin Johnso
Following the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority’s changes to their Oyster Lease Acquisition and Compensation Program at the January 20 board meeting, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife
Hurricane Zeta survivors in FEMA-designated parishes who suffered losses as a direct result of the storm must register with FEMA for possible financial assistance.
A Louisiana Constitutional Amendment on the November 3, 2020 election ballot to increase the income threshold for Special Assessment Levels from $78,186 to $100,000 was supported by Louisiana citiz
The Plaquemines Parish Community Action Agency is accepting applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The LIHEAP Program is funded by a grant from the U. S.
YMCA Aquatics Executive Director for the YMCA of Greater New Orleans Rachael Jonas received the 2021 “Make a Splash” National Swim Hero Award.
Corey Gardner was the winner and top miler of Woodlands Conservancy’s 2020 Hike-a-Thon finishing the event with a record 502.48 miles! Corey received a set of Mignon Faget Palmetto glassware.
At the January 20 Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority board meeting—which met virtually due to the ever-worsening spread of the Covid-19 pandemic— board members voted to adopt 11 proposed
The Plaquemines Parish School Board recently received a donation from Chevron Oronite Oak Point to support the distance learning program.
In October 2020, these four wonderful young ladies wanted to do something for their community. They are all lovers of pets, so they decided to raise money for the Plaquemines SPCA. They held a bake sale and bracelet sale to raise money for animals that desperately need it. They spent all day in the neighborhood asking to support a great cause. They raised $500 and were very excited to go and donate the money they raised and see some of the animals that are awaiting adoption. Pictured with a SPCA employee, from left, is Emma Raiford, Amelia Gettle, Ella Raiford, and Skye Panepinto.
A proclamation that officially establishes January 14, 2021 as “Dr. Frank J Patti Sr. Day” in Plaquemines passed by a unanimous 9-0 vote at the January 14 Plaquemines Parish Council Meeting. Dr. Frank Patti Sr. was one of the original founders of Mississippi River Bank (MRB), a longstanding community bank in Plaquemines. He died on February 18, 2020.
On Monday, January 11, 2020, Charles J. Ballay was sworn in as District Attorney of Plaquemines Parish (25th Judicial District) to a third term. His son, Brian Ballay, administered the oath while his wife, Claire, held the bible.
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Cdr. Borya Celentano relieved Cdr. Lucas Mixon as commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron 204 (VFA-204) aboard Naval Air Station Joint Reserve New Orleans in a change of command ceremony February 6, 2021 in Belle Chasse.
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Plaquemines Parish Sheriff Jerry Turlich is pictured with DEA Special agent Supervisor Bill Ard and Special Agent George Cazavenette along with Plaquemines Parish Sheriffs Office Major Kevin Johnso
7962 Hwy 23
P.O. Box 700
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Phone: 504-392-1619
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