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Plaq. Sen. Alario named as State Senate Pres.
In special inaugural ceremonies in the Louisiana State Senate Chamber, members of the 2012-2016 State Senate took the oath of office and were officially seated as State Senators.
After taking the oath of office from Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Catherine “Kitty” Kimball, the members chose their leadership, and the collected Senators overwhelmingly chose District 8 [...]
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The latest draft of the Louisiana Comprehensive Master Plan for a Sustainable Coast has been made available to the public, and will be subject to public comments in the coming weeks.
The 172 page document details the plans and commitment to Louisiana Coastal restoration and protection, and the projects that aim to attain that goal.
“Louisiana [...]
As the Council was beginning it’s new year, Councilman P.V. Griffin’s resolution to move the biweekly meetings from the temporary courthouse on F. Edward Hebert to a meeting place on the Eastbank once again hit a road block.
At the January 12 meeting, Griffin’s legislation was substituted before discussion even took place. His new version of [...]
Serpas donates to Locks of Love
In memory of her Uncle Jack Callais, who recently lost his battle with cancer, Ella Serpas, a fifth grade student at Boothville Venice Elementary, cut her hair to donate to Locks of Love. Stylist Amanda Kennair Alfortish of Salon Jolie is pictured with Ella.
community
Boy Scouts sponsor Christmas Bingo at Riverbend On December 23, 2011 some of the Webelos II from Pack 301 sponsored and enjoyed helping with the residents’ Christmas Bingo at Riverbend Nursing & [...]
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OLPH CYO attends winter retreat On January 6 – 8, thirty OLPH CYO headed to Tickfaw State Park for the annual winter retreat. The youth were spiritually guided by Fr. Gio Belanich, a Croatian priest from New Jersey, and Fr. Steve Bruno, Director of Vocations at the Archdiocese of New Orleans. During the retreat, the CYO celebrated Mass, Reconciliation [...]
sports
OLPH Flag Football team completes season in 2nd place OLPH CYO Flag Football team recently completed their season in 2nd place over the other CYO’s throughout the New Orleans area. Pictured from left is Coach Luke Bilich, Alec Guidry, Seth Harvey, Jordan Ortega, Corey Rosales, Barry Breaux, Justin Bauer, Cody Petrovich, Coach Ricky Becnel. Sitting: James Guidry, Gregory Ingraham, Justin Ortega and Wyatt Comeaux.