A little over a month after it opened to road traffic, an official ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Empire Draw Bridge was held June 12. District 7 Councilman Jeff Edgecombe led the ceremony and spoke about how happy he was for his district to have an alternative route in and out of Empire. “It’s [...]
Offsetting the environmental impacts of upcoming levee and hurricane protection projects was the subject of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ May 31 public meeting at Woodland Plantation. The Corps held an informational open house prior to a presentation on the N.O.V. projects and plans for mitigating the inevitable damage that surrounding wetlands will incur [...]
Dr. John Day and Dr. Paul Kemp of the Mississippi River Delta Science and Engineering Special Team gave a presentation on the future of the Delta region during the May 31 PABI luncheon. Pictured is PABI Chairman Reid McClellan, Dr. John Day, Dr. Paul Kemp, and PABI Executive Director Bob Thomas. The Mississippi River Delta [...]
After six years of delays, the Doullut Canal Bridge on Highway 11 opened May 7 and Empire residents couldn’t be happier. Ann Griffice has lived in Empire her whole life and says that the bridge is more than just another completed highway project— it’s a symbol of unity in the town that is no longer [...]
Hugh and Mildred Sanders wore matching shirts to the festival. Having fun as a group: Anna Davis, Nicole Evans, Zachary Davis, Kael Davis, Jackson Ballay, Lucas Ballay, and Trey Evans. Croatian women Lipa Cibilic, Jane Tesvich, and Mary Taliancich hard at work preparing oysters for the grill at the Croation American Society tent. Joseph Piqcun [...]
Newly elected members of the Democratic State Central Committee representing Plaquemines, Orleans and Jefferson Parish and the Democratic Parish Executive Committee of Plaquemines Parish were recently sworn into office. They are, from top left, Nicole T. Parker, DPEC Dist. 5; Lisa Diggs, DSCC Dist. 105; Judge Roland L. Belsome, 4th Circuit Court of Appeals; Morris [...]
The 2012 Youth Wetlands Summit will be held at the Davant YMCA on May 14. High school students in 10th, 11th, and 12th grade interested in environmental issues are encouraged to sign up. Participating students will enjoy hands-on workshops, presentations, and field exercises in the upcoming Youth Wetlands Summit, a by the South Louisiana [...]
The 80-hour training program allowed fishermen to take several training courses in subjects such as water survival, basic fire fighting, first aid and marine security awareness. Local fishermen participated in an 80-hour certified marine personnel program sponsored by GNO, Inc., Delgado Community College and Coastal Communities Consulting. A group of fishermen from various parishes, including [...]
Curfew times for the opening of the Belle Chasse bridge were altered and tested for four weeks, and according to Senator David Heitmeier, motorists’ general response to the changes have been positive. [...]
Parish President Billy Nungesser gave his annual State of the Parish address during the March 15 PABI Luncheon. From left is PABI Chairman Reid McClellan, Parish President Billy Nungesser, and PABI Executive Director Bob Thomas. During the March 16 Plaquemines Association of Business and Industry luncheon, Parish President Billy Nungesser gave his State of Parish [...]
