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    U.S. House passes Biggert-Waters delay

    The United States House of Representatives voted last Wednesday in favor of an amendment to delay by one year increases to flood insurance premiums on “grandfathered” properties caused by the Biggert-Waters Act. Rep. Dr. Bill Cassidy, R-Baton Rouge, introduced the amendment, which passed by a vote of 281-146 with the support of the entire Louisiana [...]

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Laurie Soileau elected President of HCIA Laurie Soileau elected President of HCIA

On June 6, Laurie Soileau, the new President of the Harvey Canal Industrial Association, officially took the helm of the HCIA presiding over its first General Membership Meeting of the 2013-2014 term. A vice president with IBERIABANK, Soileau was installed by the HCIA on May  15  at  Boomtown  Casino  on  the Harvey Canal where she [...]

Researcher studies oil spill effects on Gulf oysters Researcher studies oil spill effects on Gulf oysters

While it has been three years since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, scientists are still researching to determine its impact on the plants and animals that inhabit the ecosystems of the Gulf of Mexico. Jerome La Peyre, a scientist who specializes in oyster diseases in the LSU AgCenter School of Animal Sciences, is studying the [...]

Clean Water Act penalties to be discussed

A public meeting will be held at the Belle Chasse Auditorium on June 12, 6 p.m., to discuss the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council’s Draft Initial Comprehensive Plan. The plan describes how portions of the Clean Water Act penalties related to the BP Oil Spill will be allocated. The public will have the opportunity to [...]

Plaquemines and NAS gather at Medal of Honor Park Plaquemines and NAS gather at Medal of Honor Park

As Memorial Day neared, numerous military members, Plaquemines residents, veterans and local leaders gathered to show their appreciation for those who sacrificed their lives in [...]

VFW presents kindergarteners with trophies and certificates VFW presents kindergarteners with trophies and certificates

VFW Post 3121 presented Our Lady of Perpetual Help School kindergarten students with trophies and certificates for their flag pictures in the local coloring flag picture contest. Pictured, from left: Joshua Robin, placed in local and district for his picture; Ian Fletcher, Baily Peterson, Mark Zonavetch, and Lillian Hepting, VFW representative.  Missing from picture is [...]

BCA Girls basketball goes to New Orleans Arena BCA Girls basketball goes to New Orleans Arena

Some of the members of the Belle Chasse Academy girls’ basketball team stayed at the New Orleans Arena after their games against Trafton Academy and St. Joseph to watch the Hornets play.  Pictured are:  1st Row – Kayla Rodgers, Carmen Dunning, Jessica Heard, and Saleia Porter; 2nd Row – Coach Alton Heard, Alaan West, Tyesha [...]