Norris Babin Norris Babin, co-publisher of The Plaquemines Gazette was elected President of the Louisiana Press Association at its 132 Annual Convention in Marksville on May 5. Babin is also co-owner and publisher of The St. Bernard Voice succeeding E.M. Roy, a third generation editor and publisher of the paper who now serves as publisher [...]
It was a fun day indeed, when the Council on Aging members from East and West Pointe a la Hache attended the second annual Spring [...]
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 following students were April Students of the Month for being respectful, responsible and safe all month long, a ceremony was held in their honor. Students received a certificate, a nice yard sign, and snacks provided by the PTO. Headstart: Jordyn Ancalade. PreK: Aaron Reyes. Kindergarten: Karlie Lord, Damyah Hawkins and Harmonie Antoine. First [...]
District Champions— Kneeling: Bayli Barrois (Pole Vault) and Diamond Boutte (Shot Put). Standing: Quinlan Carroll (Javelin), Kevin Riley (300 Hurdles), Kerrell Robinson (Triple Jump) and Robert Kennedy (Discus). Not pictured: Nick Arbourgh (Pole Vault). Regional Qualifiers— Kneeling: Quinlan Carroll, Kevin Riley, Kerrell Robinson and Robert Kennedy. Standing: Mallory Caulking, Bayli Barrois, Korie Acosta, Jade Stein, [...]
It may be easier to take a walk in some parts of the parish. Repairs to curbs and sidewalks in Port Sulphur, Buras and Braithwaite are almost completed. The $795,000 project was funded by a Community Development Block Grant awarded through the Louisiana Recovery Authority. Damaged curbs and sidewalks were replaced in Braithwaite, and on [...]
The dates for the 2012 Louisiana spring shrimp season were announced at last week’s meeting of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission. The spring shrimp season was set based on information provided by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries biologists and on public comments. The opening dates for the 2012 Louisiana shrimp season are as [...]
If the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (BESE) new financial formula for school funding is passed by the legislature with the 2012-2013 state budget bill, HB 1, the district could lose $1.2 million in funding, according to Ronald White, Director of Finance for the Plaquemines Parish School System. The Minimum Foundation Program (MFP) [...]
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 [...]
