BP said it expects to pay out $7.8 billion in claims under the settlement announced March 2, which includes claims for property damage, lost wages, loss to businesses, and health issues— a new addition to the case. Belle Chasse attorney and member of the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee, Phil Cossich says this is a huge victory [...]
Cedric Figaro, to the left, will be leading the South Plaquemines Hurricanes football team in their 2012-2013 season. South Plaquemines High has a new football coach and a renewed sense of optimism about the future of the program. Principal John Barthelemey Jr. announced in a press conference that former NFL linebacker Cedric Figaro will be [...]
The Downtown Disney Resort Area Hotels has partnered with Walt Disney World to once again honor outstanding K-12 teachers with its 2012 A+ For Teachers [...]
Phoenix High School had its First Alumni Career Day on February 17. Junior high and high school students had the opportunity to ask questions about careers available in Plaquemines Parish and the credentials necessary to hold these jobs. From college careers to highly skill trained, the presenters not only gave valuable information but they also [...]
Donte Williams has been recognized by the State Allstar Basketball league for his achievements in Basketball. He is the fourth student in Phoenix High School’s more than 40 year history to make the Allstar team. His coach is Ulysses Griffin and Reverend Jiles. Congratulations Donte!
Oldest Plaq. structure traces Louisiana life from 18th & 19th century Planters’ Families to 20th Century Gathering Place of Preservationists and Naturalists Mary Plantation, in Braithwaite, is surrounded by rare tropical greenery. It is the oldest structure in Plaquemines Parish. Mary Plantation House, a French Creole Planter’s Home, built c.1795, expanded c.1827 and fully [...]
Senator A.G. Crowe, right, seen with PABI Chairman Reid McLellan, informed membership of a deep water port proposed to be built in Southwest Pass. Photo by Terri Sercovich During the February 29 PABI meeting, Senator A.G. Crowe of District 1 announced that funding has been secured for the construction of [...]
As a means to increase revenue for the parish’s boat harbors, the council approved an ordinance to raise lifting, blocking, and stationary boat lift fees at Buras Boat Harbor and the Empire, Venice, and Pointe a-la Hache shipyards during the February 23 meeting in a 7 – 1 vote. The fees, effective immediately, differ for [...]
Albertine Kimble, local Coastal Manager for Plaquemines Parish, celebrates as a pipeline begins pumping sediment on one of the many coastal projects slated for the parish. Photo by PJ Hahn Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser has announced that $222 million in grant funded coastal projects will begin this year. “We are proud to announce that [...]
