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On October 19, Venture Global (VG) received approval to increase the number of construction workers at its LNG export terminal Plaquemines Parish and extend the amount of hours that construction can take place.

The Plaquemines Parish council appointed the next chair and vice-chair for the 2024 years at their October 26 meeting. Both of the votes on the appointments were unanimous.

Commissioners for the Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District (PPHTD) will continue their crusade against the Belle Chasse Toll Bridge despite the fact that their lawsuit against Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development (LADOTD) and Plenary Infrastructure, the company contracted by the state to build the bridge, was recently dismissed with prejudice by a judge in Baton Rouge.

Brian Champagne, district 2 Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District (PPHTD) commissioner, was unanimously elected to the position of chair for the upcoming 2024 year replacing current chair and district 4 commissioner Stuart Guey.

In May 2023, the Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival crowned new royalty - Seafood Pearl Brooklyn Miller, daughter of Robbie and Natasha Miller; Teen Queen Cormille Jones, daughter of Shemeka Jones; and Miss Queen Juliana Guajardo, daughter of Lacey Arb.

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As former Superintendent Denis Rousselle settles into retirement to focus on his health, the students, teachers, and sta_ of Belle Chasse Middle School (BCMS) remember him for his unwavering dedication to the Plaquemines Parish school system. e following article contains quotes from various teachers within BCMS reminiscing on their experiences with Mr. Rousselle, sending him encouragement, and letting him know that everyone is praying for his well-being.

Contrary to past commentary demonizing the natural gas industry, liquefied natural gas (LNG) has proven to be an innovative solution to address climate change, while delivering vast benefits to our state, nation and world. Curtailing LNG development could hinder our trajectory to reach global climate goals and adversely impact the growth of local communities across the Pelican State.

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser responded to the Plaquemines Parsh Council's resolution to close and/or place control structures on three major river passes: Mardi Gras, Neptune and Fort St. Phillip: When I was Plaquemines Parish president, the culverts that controlled the flow at Mardi Gras Pass blew out after a high river event in 2012 on Mardi Gras Day.