(GALLIANO, LA) – The Greater Lafourche Port Commission is pleased to announce that the Department of Homeland Security’s Port Security Grant Program has awarded the Port Fourchon/LOOP Port-Wide Area $1,000,033.00 in federal funds for TWIC Implementation. Five entities in the Port Fourchon area will receive funds for their facilities, including the Greater Lafourche Port Commission, […]
(GALLIANO, LA) – The Greater Lafourche Port Commission is pleased to announce that the Federal Aviation Administration has granted almost $4.3 million to fund the completion of a full parallel taxiway at the South Lafourche Leonard Miller, Jr. Airport (SLLMJA) in Galliano. This is one of the largest single FAA grants given to a general […]
(GALLIANO, LA) – From recommended evacuation on Friday to the receding of high waters today, the Port Commission and its Harbor Police force have been working hard this Labor Day weekend to secure port businesses and employees during extreme weather and get back to business within hours of storm conditions abating. LA 1 south of […]
(GALLIANO, LA) – At Saturday’s special election, voters in the 10th Ward of Lafourche Parish elected John Melancon, Jr. to fill Seat G on the Greater Lafourche Port Commission Board. Upon his win, Melancon said, “It’s an honor to be chosen and to serve in Johnny’s position. I will serve with pride and tradition.” Melancon […]
(GALLIANO, LA) – A special election will be held for Board of Commissioners of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission, Seat G, to fill the vacancy created by the October 18, 2010 death of John J. Melancon, Sr., according to the following dates: Qualifying period for candidates: February 9 – 11, 2011 Special Primary Election: April […]