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,
Plaquemines Parish Government announced last week that the Pride of Plaquemines, which provides ferry service from Belle Chasse to Scarsdale, is finally in dry dock receiving repairs. Director of Public
Sheriff Gerald A. Turlich Jr. would like to recognize Lieutenant Jimmy Bartholomew, and Detective Sergeant Brett Taylor, and Sergeant David McLean for being awarded the 2019 Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office
On Tuesday, December 10, Belle Chasse resident, Nihad Monem, made a monetary donation to the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office (PPSO) dedicated to officer safety. Mr. Monem met with Sheriff Gerald
The Plaquemines Parish School Board recently received a donation from Chevron Oronite Oak Point to support the distance learning program.
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.
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