Plaquemines Parish voters wanted four more years of Chris Leopold, but Jefferson and Orleans Parish voters wanted nothing to do with the incumbent District 105 state representative.
Point Plaquemines Parish Pink 2019
Tue, 2019/10/29 - 5:00am
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Every October, the color "pink" brings together thousands of people, all with the same goal – to wear pink, raise money and help make
Plaq. Medical Center hosts Breast Cancer Awareness event
Tue, 2019/10/29 - 5:00am
News Staff
Plaquemines Medical Center hosted its Healthier Community Series event on Oct. 10. This month's event was on Breast Cancer Awareness sponsored by Chevron Oronite. Thanks to the speakers and community
Council to take up Myrtle Grove floodgate request Thursday, defer water rate increase
Tue, 2019/10/22 - 5:00am
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The residents of Myrtle Grove are seeking the Plaquemines Parish Council’s assistance with some comparison shopping. District 7 council member Carlton LaFrance introduced a resolution at the Oct. 10 meeting
Study: Diversions will drive $2 billion in sales in Plaquemines
Tue, 2019/10/22 - 5:00am
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While the ecological and economic effects of the Mid-Barataria and Mid-Breton Sediment Diversions on local fisheries remains a hotly debated question, a new report claims that the economic effect of
Chevron donates $6,000 for Healthier Community Series
Tue, 2019/10/22 - 5:00am
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Plaquemines Medical Center expressed its thanks to Chevron Oronite last week for the plant’s generous donation of $6,000 to PMC’s Healthier Community Series Breast Cancer Awareness event on Oct. 10.
SPES 4-H Members Embark on a Local Fishing Expedition
Tue, 2019/10/22 - 5:00am
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On Monday, October 14, the 4-H Club of South Plaquemines Elementary School traveled to Myrtle Grove for their annual fishing trip. With the help of adult volunteers, students learned proper
SPES Junior Beta Induction
Tue, 2019/10/22 - 5:00am
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South Plaquemines Elementary School hosted its Junior Beta Induction ceremony on Monday, September 30th. The sponsors, Mrs. Rita Frelich, Miss. Randi Buck, and Ms. Jamie Tayamen chose the theme, “HARVEST”
Empire South Pass Tarpon Rodeo makes donations to worthy causes and organizations in Plaq.
Tue, 2019/10/22 - 5:00am
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As they do every year, organizers of the Empire South Pass Tarpon Rodeo traveled around Plaquemines Parish recently donating to worthy causes and organizations following the Aug. 1-3 event. This
Council officially opposes any toll on Belle Chasse Bridge
Tue, 2019/10/15 - 5:00am
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If there was any ambiguity over where the Plaquemines Parish Council stands on potential tolls for the Belle Chasse Bridge, there is no confusion now. The council voted 7-1-1, with
PAWS seeking new homes for all animals in wake of announcement
Tue, 2019/10/15 - 5:00am
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The Plaquemines Animal Welfare Society is making one last adoption push before the organization ceases operations at the end of the year. Plaquemines Parish Government announced on Oct. 4 that
