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Two BCHS Teachers Named 2023 Holocaust Educators of the Year

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Two Belle Chasse High School teachers, Ms. Samantha Burleigh and Mr. Cassady Cooper, were named the 2023 Holocaust Educators of the Year by the Holocaust Memorial Committee of the New Orleans Jewish Community Center and the local chapters of No Place for Hate and the Anti-Defamation League. _ey were the only two educators selected in the New Orleans are and were recognized at a banquet in their honor in April. _ese outstanding ed-

Voters Pass Hospital Service District Millage by Wide Margin

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On Saturday, April 29, Plaquemines Parish residents voted on a millage renewal for 2.89 mills (or $2.5 million) to fund the local Hospital Service District (HSD). The millage passed by a large margin, though the election only had an unofficial turnout of 10.3 percent (1,479 voters).

Plaquemines Seafood Fest Holds 19th Annual Event

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The 19th annual Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival was held on the weekend of Friday, April 28 through Sunday, April 30, and though there were some slight issues with weather, organizers of the event said it was still a very successful weekend.

Suits Filed

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April 19, 2023 68041, Ferguson Enterprises LLC vs. South Carolina General Contracting LLC, Emilie Haas, Damages.

Arrests Made

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April 19, 2023 Martin Ramirez, 57, Chalmette: driver must be licensed, obedience to the police – traffic signal, owner to secure registration. Devon Shomari Robertson, 27, Slidell: obscuring view of the windshield, operating a vehicle with a suspended driver's license, proper equipment required, liability insurance required.

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As a service to its readers, The Plaquemines Gazette reports arrests and suits filed in Plaquemines Parish. Information listed here is obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but due to the possibility of human or mechanical errors in filing, entering, and transcribing documents, this information is not guaranteed. Before acting on this information, please consult the official records.

Plaquemines Special Olympics to Host a Golf Tournament

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Attention Golfers! Special Olympics of Louisiana - Plaquemines Parish will be hosting a golf tournament on Sunday, May 7 at the Stonebridge Golf Course. Please register you or your team online at www.golfstonebridge.com. If you would like to be a sponsor or donate an item for our parade of prizes, please call Kristee Arbourgh at 504.715.4042 or send an email to PlaqueminesSpecialOlympics@gmail.com. All proceeds will benefit the Plaquemines Parish area Special Olympics.