As we prepare to celebrate the end of what has been a crazy year and look forward to welcoming a new year with open arms, we need to make sure we keep our furry friends in mind during our celebrations.
Marjorie Delahoussaye recently celebrated her 91st birthday on December 9. She still enjoys gardening, cooking, baking, walking in her backyard and reading. Marjorie also enjoys watching football, basketball, bowling, cooking shows and country music specials. She makes the best fudge ever. She is loved by many.
A joint investigation between the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation and the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of 33 year old Belle Chasse resident Bradley Kiff on charges of “child pornography and video voyeurism” on Wednesday, December 16.
Every family deserves to have a Merry Christmas and this year District Attorney Charles Ballay and his staff did their part to ensure that Christmas is a little brighter for two families in our parish.
On December 16, during the NCAA Football early signing period, Belle Chasse High School football standout Twillie Lovett signed his National Letter of Intent to attend McNeese State University.
Erica Shepherd is Plaquemines Parish Elementary Teacher of the Year. Pictured, from left: Lauren Rockwell, Denise Cooper, Erica shepherd, Denis Rousselle, Holly Eiswirth and Gretchen Palmer
Mrs. Stephanie Nguyen is the EL paraeducator primarily for BVES, but she has a close relationship and services all Plaquemines Parish Schools translating and working with students. She has been with the school system since 1997. She is also lovingly known as Ms. Kim. Mrs. Stephanie is a huge asset to the school and system and provides interventions, tutoring and homework assistance to not just English Language Learners, but all students. Ms. Stephanie was excited to be named Support Staff of the Year. She was surprised!
After 9 days in post runoff election for District Attorney limbo, where challenger Leo Pallazo refused to concede to incumbent Charles Ballay, claiming Ballay’s “historically small margin” of victory and “numerous [reports of] voting irregularities” meant the results were illegitimate, Palazzo finally pulled back. Meaning, by an official margin of 15 votes, Ballay will remain the Plaquemines DA for the next 6 years. This will be Ballay’s third term as DA.
The Belle Chasse YMCA is excited to announce that the Chevron Oronite Oak Point Plant has donated $6,160 tothe YMCA’s After School program. This grant opportunity will improve and expand access to hybrid learning and education opportunities.
Venture Global Partners with Nunez Community College, Plaquemines Parish School Board, Tri-Parish Works, and Plaquemines Parish Government for an upcoming pilot program.
The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) sent out a press release on December 11 outlining all the “coastal restoration” projects that had been announced, given funding, began construction, or were completed in 2020.
By a mere 14 votes, incumbent Charles Ballay was able to just barely inch out Leo Palazzo to remain Plaquemines’ District Attorney for the next 6 years. Ballay collected 2,574 votes over Palazzo’s 2,560.
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.
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YMCA Aquatics Executive Director for the YMCA of Greater New Orleans Rachael Jonas received the 2021 “Make a Splash” National Swim Hero Award.
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