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Belle Chasse · Belle ChasseThe United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is steadily working through a series of levee projects for the southern end of Plaquemines Parish that will majorly improve flood protection in the area. And while this is certainly good news for the parish, local government officials harbor concerns and questions about how these levee projects will impact one of the largest threats to the parish: FEMA flood insurance regulations.See the Story
USACE Officials Give Update on NOV Project at Council Meeting
Belle Chasse · Belle ChasseA major lawsuit in the 25th Judicial District Court (JDC) that has been languishing for over a decade in a contentious pretrial process finally had its first day in court on Thursday, March 13. The specific lawsuit in question is one of the Plaquemines Parish Government’s (PPG) lawsuit against numerous oil companies for their role in negatively impacting the wetlands within the parish, causing coastal land loss and major environmental problems.See the Story
Plaquemines Lawsuit Against Oil Exploration Finally Goes to Trial
Belle Chasse · Belle ChasseAccording to information from the Communications Specialist for Franklin Associates (the company hired to handle public relations for Plenary Group) Abbe Ginn, the new Belle Chasse Toll Bridge is scheduled to fully open on March 16.See the Story
New Belle Chasse Bridge Set to Fully Open on Sunday, March 16
Wrestling · Belle ChasseThe Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) wrestling state championship tournament was held on February 14 and February 15, and the Belle Chasse High School (BCHS) sent several wrestlers to the tournament with numerous placements.See the Story
BCHS Wrestling Team Sees Success at State Tournment
Belle Chasse · Belle ChasseDuring the February 27 Plaquemines Parish Government (PPG) council meeting, council members unanimously approved a proclamation to declare March 2025 as “Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District Month.” While the council members (who also serve as port commissioners) certainly appreciate what the port offers the parish in terms of economic development and assistance in various infrastructure projects, this proclamation was adopted for a strat…See the Story
Council Declares March 2025 as 'PPHTD Month'
Belle Chasse · Belle ChasseCommissioners for the Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District (PPHTD) increased the limit on how much money executive director Charles Tillotson could spend on “professional services contracts” before needing their approval during the February 27 PPHTD meeting. This proposal was not overwhelmingly supported by commissioners, and the ordinance to enact it passed by a split 5 to 4 vote.See the Story
