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BCE is Wild About Learning

Ella Konecni 4th Grade Belle Chasse Elementary

Monday, October 13, 2025

PRESSA brand-new school year is here, and we’re Wild About Learning! Meet and Greet Day was exciting! The whole school was filled with Wild About Learning fun! In the foyer, there was a spot to take pictures with our school mascot, Bella, and all kinds of fun animal decorations.

Fall Tree Planting

Anna Timmerman Lsu Ac H A

Monday, October 13, 2025

Fall Tree PlantingSeason is StartingOctober is the kickoff for tree planting season in south Louisiana. While this seems counterintuitive, especially compared to the rest of the country, by planting in the fall we are giving young trees the best shot at long-term success.

Temporary GeauxPass Customer Service Center Now Open in Belle Chasse

News Staff

Monday, October 13, 2025

Although tolling is currently paused on the Belle Chasse Bridge, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is coordinating a temporary GeauxPass Customer Service Center (CSC) to be open for the next 90 days in Belle Chasse. The center will operate weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.

Tensions High at Port Meeting Over Questions About Port Grants

Justin Walton

Monday, October 13, 2025

Plaquemines Parish Port Harbor & Terminal District (PPHTD) Commissioners were highly critical of Executive Director Charles Tillotson during the October 9 port meeting. It should be noted that tensions were extremely high throughout the meeting— more than usual.

Commissioners Implement Travel Policy by Split Vote

Justin Walton

Monday, October 13, 2025

During the October 9 Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District (PPHTD) meeting, commissioners approved an ordinance that will implement a policy for commissioners seeking to travel on the port’s dime.

PPSB Prepares to File Potential Lawsuit Against the Belle Chasse Bridge

Justin Walton

Monday, October 13, 2025

The Plaquemines Parish School Board (PPSB) unanimously approved a piece of legislation, at the their October 9 meeting, that authorizes board president, district 3 board member Niko Tesvich, to “take legal action on behalf of the board if necessary” against the Belle Chasse Toll Bridge “with the...

Plaquemines Leaders Attend Mural Dedication in New Orleans

News Staff

Monday, October 13, 2025

On October 3, Parish President Keith Hinkley, parish council members, Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, and other Plaquemines representatives traveled to New Orleans, specifically the WDSU building, for a dedication of a mural.

Plaquemines Parish Arrest Reports

News Staff

Monday, October 13, 2025

October 1, 2025Jesse Edward Toney, 35, Alexandria: disturbing the peace in a violent and tumultuous manner, resisting an officer (2 counts), disarming a police officer, simple battery (2 counts), simple criminal damage ($ 1,000-$ 50,000).Cory Michael Cantenes, 33, Meraux: remanded by judge.

PEACE & JUSTICE

Jim Brown

Monday, October 6, 2025

There is a big push now by insurance companies to sell you insurance in case you shoot somebody. Not that farfetched if you look at all the shootings taking place in the news. So, have you purchased your gun insurance yet?

POINT OF VIEW

Ron Chapman

Monday, October 6, 2025

I have witnessed Presidential Debates since Kennedy and Nixon in 1960. The opponents always treated one another with respect and focused on the important issues of the day. The purpose was to highlight their political differences and the direction they sought to lead the nation.

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