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How locals saved a Louisiana landmark from the wrecking ball

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How locals saved a Louisiana landmark from the wrecking ball

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Ellie Hebert insists credit for restoring Plaquemine’s old lockhouse belongs to others — especially the Friends of the Lock, the local group that worked for years to save the 114-year-old structure.See the Story

Vinyl Institute donates tarps to Iberville Parish for government emergency response

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Vinyl Institute donates tarps to Iberville Parish for government emergency response

PLAQUEMINE - A nonprofit specializing in recycling vinyl billboards donated tarps to the Iberville Parish government Monday for use during emergencies. The emergency roof patch kits were donated by the Vinyl Institute "to support rapid response efforts following severe weather events."Tarps will not be given out to the public Monday and will be deployed as needed. For more information about hurricane preparedness, visit FEMA's website here. Perm…Read Article

How industrial giants in Louisiana are exploring new ways to retain employees

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How industrial giants in Louisiana are exploring new ways to retain employees

From janitor to apprentice process operator, Tamika Robinson’s story at Dow Plaquemine is a window into how Louisiana’s industrial giants are rethinking workforce development, 10/12 writes. Facing competition not just from other plants but from retail, health care and beyond, companies like Dow, ExxonMobil and Sasol are stepping up efforts to attract and retain talent through a mix of education, flexibility and engagement. At Dow, apprenticeshi…Read Article

AI meets local government: Is Plaquemine paving the way?

Baton Rouge tech firm Obney.ai has entered into a partnership with the city of Plaquemine aimed at modernizing local government operations through the use of artificial intelligence. In collaboration with the South Central Planning and Development Commission, the company will work to bring next-generation technology to the city’s day-to-day municipal functions. Obney.ai founder and CEO Justin Obney tells Daily Report that the agreement represent…Artificial Intelligence · Plaquemine Read Article

Iberville Parish teacher nominated for state Teacher of the Year award

PLAQUEMINE - A teacher at MSA West in Iberville Parish is nominated for the state Teacher of the Year award for the first time in her 24 years of educating. Donna Michelet teaches STEM Lab at the elementary school. The class is for elementary students of all ages and teaches them skills they can take outside of the classroom, such as sewing. Even after decades of experience, Michelet says she's still in love with her job. "It's just very gratify…Plaquemine · Plaquemine Read Article

Plaquemine man killed in two-vehicle crash in Iberville Parish

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BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Louisiana State Police is investigating after a crash claimed the life of a Plaquemine man on Wednesday. Troopers were called to Louisiana Highway 75, near Mendoza Road in Iberville Parish, about a two-vehicle crash around 8:30 a.m. During the investigation, troopers learned a 2008 Pontiac Torrent, driven by 36-year-old Daniel Hall, was headed north on LA 75, while a 2019 Mack truck was traveling south on…Plaquemine · Plaquemine Read Article

No Plaquemine Ferry service Tuesday morning so Coast Guard can inspect vessels

PLAQUEMINE — State highway officials say the Plaquemine Ferry will not operate Tuesday morning so the U.S. Coast Guard can inspect the vessels.The Department of Transportation and Development said the service between Plaquemine and Sunshine will resume once the inspection is over. The agency did not provide a timetable.The work is being done as part of the Coast Guard's annual inspection.PermalinkCoast Guard · Plaquemine Read Article

Religion Briefs: 'The Gospel of Jesus Christ' at Abundant Life Christian Assembly

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Abundant Life Christian Assembly, 58295 Main St., Plaquemine, will present "The Gospel of Jesus Christ" from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 20.Plaquemine · Plaquemine Read Article

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