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Commissioners Implement Travel Policy by Split Vote

During the October 9 Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District (PPHTD) meeting, commissioners approved an ordinance that will implement a policy for commissioners seeking to travel on the port’s dime. There was a significant amount of discussion and disagreement on this ordinance, and it passed by a split 5 to 4 vote.Belle Chasse · Belle Chasse Read Article

Tensions High at Port Meeting Over Questions About Port Grants

Plaquemines Parish Port Harbor & Terminal District (PPHTD) Commissioners were highly critical of Executive Director Charles Tillotson during the October 9 port meeting. It should be noted that tensions were extremely high throughout the meeting— more than usual. The verbal firestorm began when district 8 commissioner Mitch Jurisich brought up an email sent by the port administration stating the port would no longer be pursuing additional grants …Belle Chasse · Belle Chasse Read Article

Belle Chasse decisive in blanking Willow School to remain unbeaten – Crescent City Sports

The Cardinals left no doubt, drilling The Willow School 45-0 Thursday night to remain unbeaten at Brees Family Field in the District 9-4A opener for both teams. Belle Chasse decisive in blanking Willow School to remain unbeatenBelle Chasse · Belle Chasse Read Article

Louisiana Halts Costly Mid-Breton Sediment Diversion Project

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BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The state of Louisiana has officially canceled the Mid-Breton sediment diversion project, withdrawing its permit applications due to escalating costs. The Mid-Breton project, located on the east bank of the Mississippi River in Plaquemines Parish, was designed to channel freshwater and sediment into Breton Sound to help build wetlands. However, the cost of the project has ballooned from an initial $90 million…Plaquemines Parish · Plaquemines Parish See the Story

Fifteen-year-old’s first tarpon is pending junior world record - Louisiana Sportsman

What began as an ordinary charter trip for Capt. Lance ‘Coon’ Schouest turned into a potential new junior world record for Cruz Gomez of Belle Chasse. Schouest is known as the godfather of tarpon fishing in South Louisiana. A true pioneer in the sport, he and his son, Lance Schouest Jr., created the lure known as the Coon Pop, which remains a bait many fishermen still use today. Cruz, 15, went tarpon fishing with Schouest on Sept. 21 after Mike …Belle Chasse · Belle Chasse Read Article

Suspension of tolls on Belle Chasse Bridge offering relief to drivers, businesses

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After weeks of complaints from drivers, local business owners and lawmakers, Governor Jeff Landry ordered all tolls on the Belle Chasse Bridge to be suspended.Jeff Landry · Belle Chasse Read Article

$7K in toll fees? State leaders step in after 'numerous complaints' on Belle Chasse Bridge

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Just months into a 30-year state contract, Gov. Jeff Landry and lawmakers are turning up the heat on a company tasked with overseeing the Belle Chasse Bridge to fix a slew of alleged violations, including exorbitant tolls and fees on…Belle Chasse · Belle Chasse Read Article

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Commissioners Implement Travel Policy by Split Vote

Tensions High at Port Meeting Over Questions About Port Grants

Belle Chasse decisive in blanking Willow School to remain unbeaten – Crescent City Sports

Louisiana Halts Costly Mid-Breton Sediment Diversion Project

Fifteen-year-old’s first tarpon is pending junior world record - Louisiana Sportsman

Suspension of tolls on Belle Chasse Bridge offering relief to drivers, businesses

Sheriff Turlich and PPSO Help Celebrate Milestone Birthday

Plaquemines Special Olympics to Open Community Branch Down the Road

The Ansardi Group Hosts Successful Shred Day Event With Community Involvement

$7K in toll fees? State leaders step in after 'numerous complaints' on Belle Chasse Bridge

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Commissioners Implement Travel Policy by Split Vote

Tensions High at Port Meeting Over Questions About Port Grants

Belle Chasse decisive in blanking Willow School to remain unbeaten – Crescent City Sports

Louisiana Halts Costly Mid-Breton Sediment Diversion Project

Fifteen-year-old’s first tarpon is pending junior world record - Louisiana Sportsman

Suspension of tolls on Belle Chasse Bridge offering relief to drivers, businesses

Sheriff Turlich and PPSO Help Celebrate Milestone Birthday

Plaquemines Special Olympics to Open Community Branch Down the Road

The Ansardi Group Hosts Successful Shred Day Event With Community Involvement

$7K in toll fees? State leaders step in after 'numerous complaints' on Belle Chasse Bridge