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Boasso to PPC: Port plan in 30 days or less

"Plaquemines is the port that will be the hub to relieving the grid-lock on the west coast," said Boasso.

Maritime industry faces pinch for qualified personnel

"Lack of experience"

Passenger counts up at N.O. airport

Passenger traffic was up in June over the same month last year

Texas Man Arrested for Baring His Penis
in a Galliano, Louisiana Restaurant

One Huddle House patron requests a new order of food "due to the penis coming too close to his plate."

Plaquemines Council gives blessing to proposed Port Sulphur housing development

Grace Harbour Christian Ministries won the support to build a proposed 66-home mixed-income community

An Important Choice

The Plaquemines Parish Port, Harbor and Terminal District council voted 5-4 to appoint Walter Boasso as Executive Director of Plaquemines port district.

Port, maritime interests consider lawsuit options

Maritime businesses have lost time and money since the July 23 barge and tanker collision

Public money for private levees?

Evacuation route at risk

DA�s office to jail prostitutes

Using a 203-year-old law

Oakville and BC residents rally against landfill

The decision to change the permit will be made in late August.

Parish releases comprehensive hurricane guide

Ten thousand of the booklets have been printed thanks to support from Devon Energy

Development board wants a closer look at tax exemptions

Ariella Cohen Staff Writer

Kenner location part of 600 Starbucks closures

12 others in Louisiana

Administration deflects �sunshine� from contract list

Contract list frustrations

Pontchartrain Hotel being converted into senior apartments

Davant swimming pool reopens

The Eastbank pool is the first Plaquemines Parish complex to reopen its doors post-Katrina

Opinion: Community Ties

Let's not let political divisions and petty squabbling get in the way of really pushing forward

Grand Jury selection and presentation of evidence set for July 11

The Louisiana Department of Justice's pursues case against Plaquemines Parish's 25th Judicial District judges, Bill Roe and Anthony Ragusa

City to break ground on $4.5M N.O. East road project

The seventh roadway project in eastern New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina

Business resurfaces on historic retail strip

Businesses now include fried chicken, seafood and Caribbean restaurants; a nail studio; beauty salon; bar and more

City keeps lid on its process for awarding contracts

The process is "about as transparent as mud in the Mississippi River."

Repairs to Judge Perez Bridge Underway

The bridge is on a hurricane evacuation route

OPINION: Floods, floods everywhere

Why are we in S. Louisiana second-class citizens

RTA to run buses, streetcars later at night

Wheels will keep turning until 4 a.m., at least on the St. Charles lines.

N.O. to hold first hearing for property violations

25 inspectors began performing sweeps to enforce the city�s new code in early May.

Dr. Stuart J. Guey Jr. Announces His Candidacy for Plaquemines Council

The Belle Chasse dentist will run for the District 4 seat

Opinion: On thievery and acquiescence

The way our lawmakers have approached the challenge of ports' futures reeks of outright thievery by the Port of New Orleans

Ragusa Speaks

25th District Division A judge Anthony Ragusa addressed report of misuse of public money in the Plaquemines court system

N.O. tourism prepares to sweat out slow summer

July, August and September are incredibly difficult and challenging months

Kenner Holidome to become upscale Crowne Plaza

The Holidome, located at the corner of Veterans and Williams Boulevards, will be restored and upgraded

How to rebuild Chateau Village?

There's no clear consensus on what will replace the almost vacant, declining Chateau Village mall

$2.8 million in Improvements Planned for Kenner's District 5

Among the projects: a new lift station, stabilization of the bank of Canal 17, a new concessions complex at Wentwood Playground

Venice Volunteer Fire Department will be fitted with special new extrication suits

Thanks to a $10,000 donation from the Venice Port Complex

Amax-ed Out

Parish Council OKs maximum bid for Braithwaite Amax land

First-time unemployment claims up for second straight week in N.O. area

St. Bernard Parish had none

First-time unemployment claims up for second straight week in N.O. area

St. Bernard Parish had none

Children�s Hospital telethon raises record above $1.38M

The hospital has received additional pledges that have yet to be tallied, said Brian Landry, the hospital�s vice president of marketing.

Petition in support of SGT Robert L. "Bobby" Guidry, NOPD (ret)

Federal City could mean more revenue for Plaquemines

The area's military installations will be shuffled to make way for Federal City, a consolidated federal, military and commercial facility

Plaquemines Parish Council OKs Fort Jackson Study

PPC endorses a National Park Service viability study.

Report: Louisiana foreclosure activity up in 1Q

Louisiana was ranked 37th in the nation for foreclosure activity. Nevada was No. 1.

Council plan to kill state of emergency fails 8-1

Plaquemines is the sole parish under a State of Emergency.

Opinion: The uncompromising compromise

Setting a timetable to end the state of emergency will ultimately be a disservice to the citizens

State of Emergency Declaration Ordinance Terminated

Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser plans to veto the ordinance.

Charles Ballay Announces His Candidacy for Plaquemines DA

His extensive legal experience includes 26 years as Assistant District Attorney

DA Recuses Himself in Auditor Report Case

Darryl Bubrig will "avoid any appearance of impropriety."

Saving Fort Jackson

Proposal for Lower Mississippi National Park spurs debate

Vitter blames Democrats for blocking drilling plan

Vitter�s plan would take effect when the price reaches $125

N.O. inspector general waits for office essentials

�I�ve been here seven months and I don�t have computers and phones.�

Report: Louisiana foreclosure activity up in 1Q

Louisiana was ranked 37th in the nation for foreclosure activity. Nevada was No. 1.

Audit Report Slams Plaquemines Parish 25th Judicial Court

Division B Judge William Roe alleged to have pocketed thousands of dollars

Plaquemines Council News

$200,000 originally allotted to the renovation of the Port Sulphur golf course to be used on community park

Port officials consider new ways to fund expansions

P3s allow greater and faster implementation of transportation projects.

Magazine Street sweet shop to up production

�We have companies who want our products but we can�t sell them because we don�t have the capacity,� Sucre co-owner Joel Dondis said.

Jazz Fest beats comparable events in economic impact, attendance

Last year�s Jazz Fest attracted 375,000 visitors compared with 325,000 in 2006.

YMCA to be built in Belle Chasse

Location: Highway 23 between Kenneth Drive and Eve Street.

Chevron donates $1 million for Boothville-Venice facility

Completion of the Boothville-Venice center is expected in 2009.

Port touts rail access for container shipments

New Orleans is trying to sell its nationwide railroad access to attract containerized cargo shippers.

Congress members urge Bush to open trade HQs in N.O.

Recognize the key role the city has played and continues to play in international trade, urge Landrieu, Jefferson, et al.

Opinion: The wrong kind of green

by Chad M. West chad@plaqueminesgazette.com

Plaquemines Council Appropriates Funds to Renovate Port Sulphur Golf Course

$200,000 for the controversial course, closed since damaged Katrina

N.O. tourism officials bank on weak dollar�s silver lining

The decline of the dollar is making it increasingly expensive for Americans to travel abroad

Report: Visitors to N.O. increased 92 percent in 2007

The number of visitors to New Orleans increased from 3.7 million in 2006 to 7.1 million in 2007

FEMA strives to deactivate all trailers in Plaquemines by May 31

Diamond FEMA trailer park near Port Sulphur to go from 450 to 124 units

UNO students map recovery through Viet Village project

�This is a big, big help to us.�

Court orders St. Bernard to restore electricity for rentals

The restraining order bars parish officials from continuing to enforce the 2-year-old law through turning off electricity at least until the next court hearing on May 1.

Kenner's free Friday concerts start second year

9 Friday Shows begin April 4

Mayor Muniz plans contract with Rivertown Repertory saving city $50,000 a year

Reduction of the city's subsidy of the theater from $100,000 a year

Airport to soundproof 40 Kenner homes

The homes lie in the most-often-used flight paths over the city's neighborhoods

139 trees planted on Kenner City property

Got Gas?

Some new parts of Plaquemines can soon be cooking with gas

Nine districts no more

Former parish leaders advocate 7-member council

Public schools shrug off private school tax break

Recovery School District Superintendent Paul Vallas said he wholeheartedly supports the deduction.

Delachaise opening keys revival on Rampart

Convention Center changes name, logo

The full name of New Orleans' first black mayor will no longer be part of the name of the city's largest convention facility.

ConocoPhillips donates $1 million for BCHS science

"We're trying to get our kids to love science," said forensics teacher Don Comeaux.

Jindal backs Plaquemines at Westbank Luncheon

Governor pledges support for the efforts to restore coastal marshlands and reduce flood elevations, and the deepening of Baptiste Collette.

Lt. Gov. Landrieu: Culture means business in Louisiana

"Louisiana is taking the national lead in cultural economic development," Landrieu said.

Report: N.O. area struggles to fill affordable housing gap

The New Orleans metro area will need an additional 29,000 to 50,000 rental units affordable to low-income households to reach pre-Katrina levels

"And the Scantily-Clad Shall Lead Them"

A Veteran Burlesque Star Lead an Easter Parade in New Orleans

Westin Canal Place hotel wraps up $15M renovation

The hotel, at 100 Iberville St., officially became a Westin in December.

Ochsner provides vehicles to lure, retain workers

Ochsner Home Health said it will provide company-owned vehicles and personal digital assistants to its home health care workers.

Jazz and Heritage Foundation eyes funeral home for music school

"We want to teach more students," said Don Marshall, executive director of the festival and foundation

N.O. Public Library releases $650M master plan

"This plan is essential for the recovery of New Orleans," said Irvin Mayfield, chairman of the NOPL board.

Photo Journal: Bill Clinton joins Brad Pitt in the Lower 9th Ward

All the Right Moves

Charter commission meets, takes first step toward new charter

Process that is expected to take about six months then be put to a parish-wide vote.

Roberts Resigns

Carol Roberts, assistant superintendent and 38-year veteran of the Plaquemines Parish school system, announces her pending resignation

The Breakdown: A Sex Offender in My 'Hood

Govenment service at its best!

Tulane Hosts Clinton Global Initiative

Former President's Foundation tackles global problems

Group envisions N.O. a hub for entrepreneurs

�New Orleans has always been a beacon for people with imagination, daring and alternative approaches to solving problems."

Pastorek paycheck dwarfs other Gulf educators

A $50,000 pay raise makes Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Paul Pastorek the highest-paid public school leader in the Gulf Coast region.

Pay plan saga spreads to civil service

A new pay plan which would make Plaquemines more competitive in attracting employees and retaining them

Opinion: Just a friendly reminder

How are we supposed to move 303,549,832 people out of harm's way?

Plaquemines fisherman urged to report debris

Louisiana Marine Debris Program was created to identify, document and remove marine debris caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

Murder costs N.O. millions annually

The cost of a homicide is estimated at $1 million, while a shooting that leaves a person disabled averages $2 million

Cox, Dish Network reach deal for Hornets North Shore broadcast

�This is a very exciting day for Cox Sports Television, the Hornets and all of our teams on CST," said Rod Mickler, CST regional sports vice president.

Mayor Muniz, Council agree Theatre Guild to continue running Rivertown Repertory Theatre

Additional, tighter checks and balances required for the Theatre Guild

Kenner developer reinvests in Sugar Mill Apartment complex

Spends tens of millions more on upgrades than the original cost

Kenner Police, Fire Departments come up with a new, cooperative way to handle emergency calls

Police Chief Steve Caraway and Fire Chief John Hellmers agree to place their respective dispatchers in a single room