Plaquemines Schools officials are responding to the twists and turns of the novel coronavirus at the local level while state officials take aim at loosening statewide and national mandates.
The Louisiana SPCA’s Plaquemines Campus is officially open to the public, but the Plaquemines Parish Government is just as involved at the shelter as it has ever been.
The Army Corps of Engineers can’t divulge a dollar amount yet, but money is on the way from congress to dredge South Pass at the mouth of the Mississippi River.
South Plaquemines Elementary third grader Keyia Davis was recognized at the March 2 Plaquemines School Board meeting at Belle Chasse Middle School for finishing second in the Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals’ (LAFF) statewide poster contest. Ngoc Bang Tran from South Plaquemines High School was also recognized for finishing third in LAFF’s essay contest but was unable to attend the school board meeting. Both students received ribbons and cash prizes for their exceptional takes on the Plaquemines Parish Fair & Orange Festival. Keyia is pictured with SPE Principal Dr. Stacey-Ann Barrett, SPE art paraprofessional Rita Frelich, and Keyia’s grandmother Deadra Davis.
A quick Google search will show you that the return of Shop class is a real and growing phenomenon, now preparing students for professions ranging from carpentry and construction to engineering and architecture. Leaders of the Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans (HBA- GNO) hope the group’s new Bayou Battle of the Build (BBB) competition will help encourage workforce development in construction trades. In BBB, teams from area high schools will plan and build a project, then present it for judging at the 2020 New Orleans Home & Garden Show, March 27-29 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
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.
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At the Republican Women of Louisiana (RWL) early March meeting, Louisiana State Senator, Patrick Connick for the 8th District was the guest speaker pictured above with RWL President Tammy Mercier.
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