While the Plaquemines Parish Council seeks a method to kill any tolls whatsoever on the future Belle Chasse Bridge, state Sen. Troy Carter has prefiled a bill to provide some relief to business fleets operating out of Plaquemines.
Pictured is the graduating class of the PPSO Citizen’s Police Academy #18. They graduated from the 10- week course on January 30, 2020 and the classes took place at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Buras. We just wanted to offer our congratulations to the graduating class.
The South Plaquemines YMCA has formed a Leaders Club (teens in seventh through 12th grade) in collaboration with South Plaquemines High School. Leaders Club is designed to provide knowledge, training and experiences so that teens become strong leaders in their community and foster a spirit of service to others. Leaders gain confidence, maturity and exposure for career and college readiness through club participation.
Born from the union of Ms. Dorothy Bean and Mr. August Tinson, Orbon is the oldest of three sons.
On Sunday, Feb. 23, come on down and across to the Eastbank for the Annual “Plaquemines Parish Family Gras 2020.” This year, Family Gras will be the perfect getaway for your family. Everyone is invited throughout Plaquemines Parish and all surrounding parishes. There will be a parade along the traditional parade route (Hwy. 15 Pointe a la hache to Davant Park), over 30 food vendors (Gumbo, Boiled Crawfish, Shrimp Poboys, Oysters, BBQ, etc.), Live Entertainment by the “Just Right Band,” and most importantly, family and fun! Proceeds from this event will benefit Phoenix High School.
One year after making the playoffs for the first time in 13 years, Belle Chasse High School’s Lady Cardinals basketball team is on the verge of hosting its first home playoff game in 14 years. And that game could also be Head Coach Kayla “Coach Kay” Inabinett’s last with the team.
Plaquemines Civil Service Commissioner Gibby Andry only intended to serve one three-year term on the parish’s sounding board for employee grievances and policies. He provided a further public service at the commission’s Feb. 12 meeting by explaining that if a commissioner doesn’t formally submit his or her intention to step down, they’re automatically renewed for a second term.
The Pride of Plaquemines has returned.
The Plaquemines Parish Council’s debate over whether to start its meetings at 1 p.m. or 5 p.m. has expanded to include more voices, which was the rationale behind the later start.
Belle Chasse High School teacher and coach Casey McMann, pictured far right with his students in the Belle Chasse Coastal Restoration Club on site at a restoration project, has been announced as Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana’s 2020 Volunteer of the Year. A CRCL press release from last week lauded McMann among 13 Stewardship Award recipients who will be recognized at a gala event March 27 in Baton Rouge. A statement from McMann and the Belle Chasse Coastal Restoration Club thanks CRCL for the recognition and the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation for organizing wetland tree and grass plantings in Woodlands Conservancy in which BCCRC has participated. “Personally, I’d like to thank the students at BCHS who spend their time after school or on weekends participating in these projects, learning about our coast and its ecology and sharing their experiences with others. That is the heart of our mission,” said McMann. Student Michelle Flores-Acosta added “We planted marsh grass one-by-one and once we were done, seeing the overall progress was spectacular. It might be strenuous work at times, but the learning experience and knowing you’re making a difference pays off. And if you just have fun and make friends, it doesn’t feel like work.” Photo courtesy of Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana
The Plaquemines Parish School Board congratulated Students of the Year at its Jan. 14 meeting at Belle Chasse High School. These students will compete at the regional competition in February.
One company received its requested tax exemption from the Plaquemines Parish Council last week while another will have to return in February to see what happens. Stolthaven New Orleans LLC,
Sheriff Gerald A. Turlich, Jr.
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The ballot for the Nov. 3 election is set and multiple Plaquemines candidates are already planning their terms in office.
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Belle Chasse, LA 70037
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