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Parish Government, Once Again, Looks to Address RV, Trailer, Camper Park Issue

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At the previous Plaquemines Parish council meeting, held on January 11, council members unanimously approved a resolution—introduced by district 7 council member Carlton LaFrance—to have president Keith Hinkley and his administration conduct a feasibility study on “all new proposed trailer parks in District 7.” LaFrance also introduced a pair of ordinances to implement a moratorium on new RV, Trailer, and Camper Parks in the Ironton area and District 7 generally.

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple Addresses Parish Business Leaders

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We need additional insurance companies willing to write policies in Louisiana to see lower rates. _at was the message from Tim Temple, Louisiana’s new Commissioner of Insurance who was the keynote speaker at the Plaquemines Association of Business and Industry’s (PABI) annual installation of ocers held last week at English Turn Golf Club.

Gazette Print Subscribers: Tired of Poor Mail Delivery of Your Paper?

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Here at _e Plaquemines Gazette, we often hear from readers who are unhappy with the late mail delivery of their newspaper. We encourage readers to activate their digital access now! You can get your local news on any device at any time. If you are a print subscriber of the Gazette, then you already have access to our digital edition.

PPG O_cials Look to Permanently Upgrade Ineective Water System

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As the Plaquemines Parish Government (PPG) moves into the 2024 calendar year, ocials must address some lingering e cts from the salt water crisis that started back in June 2023. Parish president Keith Hinkley explained that saltwater continues to in_ltrate the Boothville- Venice water plant, requiring PPG to hold onto a Reverse Osmosis (RO) machine put in service at the plant.

Belle Chasse Teenager Killed in New Orleans East Shooting

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A Belle Chasse teenager was fatally shot at a gas station in New Orleans East on January 14. Based on reports of the incident, 18-year-old Seth David Chedville of Belle Chasse was shot alongside two other people when a gunman started shooting into the gas station parking lot out of a rear passenger window of a gray SUV. Chedville succumbed to his injuries on January 15.

RECORD

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As a service to its readers, The Plaquemines Gazette reports arrests and suits filed in Plaquemines Parish. Information listed here is obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but due to the possibility of human or mechanical errors in filing, entering, and transcribing documents, this information is not guaranteed. Before acting on this information, please consult the official records.

Suits Filed

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January 5, 2024 68635, US Small Business Administration, United States Government vs. Joseph Stephen Ingraham Jr, Joseph S Ingraham Jr, Joseph Ingraham Jr, Joseph Ingraham, Executory Process.

LIHEAP Utility Funds Available to Low Income Families

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_e Plaquemines Parish Community Action Agency is accepting applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). _e LIHEAP Program is funded by a grant from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services and administered by the Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) to provide Home Energy Assistance to eligible residents living in Plaquemines Parish.