On November 13, representatives with Shell Pipeline Company in New Orleans made a $1,000 donation for training to the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office. “On behalf [...]
In an ongoing effort to support the local community, the Venice Port Complex (VPC) recently donated a trailer to the South Plaquemines High School Band. The 6×12’ trailer will primarily be used to transport student band equipment to away games and parades. “The new band trailer means a lot to our students as it is [...]
Former Indiana Tech men’s basketball standout Rodney Bartholomew was selected by the Tulsa 66ers in the fifth round of the 2012 NBA D League draft this month. The 66ers are the affiliate of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Bartholomew, a two-time NAIA All-American and 2012 WHAC Player of the Year, led the Warriors to a 45-19 [...]
BP has pleaded guilty to criminal charges and agreed to $4.5 billion in fines, more than half of which will be dedicated to environmental and coastal restoration efforts along the Gulf Coast, according to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder. The amount is three-times more than any other criminal settlement in U.S. history. The company has [...]
Girl Scout troops at Boothville-Venice Elementary presented eight veterans with medals and certificates, thanking them for their service and sacrifice. “We just wanted to do something special for you, since you have done so much for all of us,” explained BVES paraprofessional Nicole Phillips, who helped coordinate the event. “Sometimes we forget…but we just want [...]
The Plaquemines Parish Council declared November 8, 2012 as Bartol Taliancich Day, in honor of former District 7 Councilman Bartol John Taliancich. Taliancich and his late brother founded the Taliancich Oyster and Orange Company and was a strong voice for commercial fisherman in South Plaquemines over the years. He worked hard to see boat harbor [...]
2012 Orange King Ben Becnel officially took his throne Saturday night at the annual King’s Coronation Ball, held at the Buras Auditorium. He will reign over the 66th Plaquemines Parish Fair and Orange Festival on November 30 – December 2 at Fort Jackson. *** From top: King Ben Becnel, an avid ballroom dancer, and 2012 [...]
