On Saturday, March 23, Plaquemines Parish voters participated in an election that featured races that were specific to the Democratic or Republican political parties and, more importantly, seven millage renewals. While the vast majority of these millage renewals passed, one millage renewal did fail…
The Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival takes place April 2628 at the festival grounds at 333 F Edward Hebert Blvd. in Belle Chasse.
The festival celebrates the parish’s unique seafood and culture by offering a variety of delicious cuisine prepared by local restaurants and organizations, including…
At the March 28 Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District (PPHTD) meeting, commissioners—particularly district 8 commissioner Mitch Jurisich—pressed executive director Charles Tillotson on the current progress of repairs on the Pointe a la Hache ferry ramps. Jurisich stated that he and his…
A real estate developer named Bilwood Smith from Baton Rouge who has been attempting to get conditional approval for an RV park in lower Plaquemines Parish for a few months at this point, spoke at the March 28 council meeting expressing his frustration that he has been unable to receive an approval…
Plaquemines Parish may be faced with even more traffic issues as a critical piece of transportation infrastructure for the New Orleans metro area was shut down due to structural deficiencies.
The Chalmette Ferry, which connects, St. Bernard Parish to Algiers in Orleans Parish, was shut down…
The Plaquemines Parish District Attorney’s Office reports that on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, Kenneth Naquin, age 28, from Metairie, LA, pleaded guilty to Manslaughter before his trial set for April 10, 2024.
Naquin was indicted on Second Degree Murder on July 21, 2022, following an incident that…
Few things go so well with a juicy ‘Creole’ tomato as a few sprigs of fresh basil. It also finds a key role in making red gravy and sauces, seasoning pizzas, and pastas. Basil is a true summer herb as it grows and thrives in heat. Basil can be an attractive, easy to grow addition to your garden.…
March 20, 2024
Andre Monique Phillips, 41, Port Sulphur: bench warrant, possession of drug paraphernalia.
Darren Tillery, 30, New Orleans: fugitive warrant, felon in possession of concealed weapons, operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license.
Joseph Louis Picquet Jr., 45, Port Sulphur…
March 21, 2024
Suit #68799, Jonathan Dardar, Brandy Mareno, Mike Dardar vs. John Reynolds, ABC Insurance Company - Damages.
March 22, 2024
Suit #68800, Succession of Louis Bradley Sr., Mildred Sanders Bradley, Mildred Sanders - Succession.
March 25, 2024
Suit #68801, Charmaine G Holmes,…
March 25, 2024
157 Chouest Ln., Buras. Get Tu Ly, Ket Khath to Nua Nguyen. $10,000.
Two Properties 63 Miles Below New Orleans & Property in Sec 9 T20s R28e. Hendrikus Ton, Hendrickus Ton Bankruptcy Estate, Bankruptcy Estate of Hendrickus Ton, Patrick Gros Liquidator to Botum Prum, Botum Prum…
Author Christine Forrest of Houma has released a spellbinding murder mystery set against the backdrop of New Orleans’ famed Mardi Gras celebration.
“Shadows in the Oaks” centers on the lurid murder of Salazar Chavez, a Columbian coffee importer and brother-in-law of the publisher for the city’s…
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On Saturday, March 23, Plaquemines Parish voters participated in an election that featured races that were specific to the Democratic or Republican political parties and, more importantly, seven millage renewals. While the vast majority of these millage renewals passed, one millage renewal did fail by a thin margin. This means Plaquemines Parish Government (PPG) officials will either have to let the millage fall off next year and operate with less revenue or attempt to get the millage renewal passed at upcoming election.
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The Plaquemines Parish District Attorney’s Office reports that on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, Kenneth Naquin, age 28, from Metairie, LA, pleaded guilty to…
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March 20, 2024
Andre Monique Phillips, 41, Port Sulphur: bench warrant, possession of drug paraphernalia.
Darren Tillery, 30, New Orleans: fugitive warrant,…
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March 21, 2024
Suit #68799, Jonathan Dardar, Brandy Mareno, Mike Dardar vs. John Reynolds, ABC Insurance Company - Damages.
March 22, 2024
Suit #68800,…
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The Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival takes place April 2628 at the festival grounds at 333 F Edward Hebert Blvd. in Belle Chasse.
The festival celebrates…
Anna Timmerman Lsu Agcenter Horticulture Agent
Few things go so well with a juicy ‘Creole’ tomato as a few sprigs of fresh basil. It also finds a key role in making red gravy and sauces, seasoning pizzas,…
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Irene Short was born on July 20, 1939 and passed away peacefully on February 13, 2024 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of 64 years to Edward Short. Mother of…
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Audry Laurent Orgeron entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Joseph Orgeron. Daughter of the…
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Alfred 'AJ' Matthews, Sr., entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the age of 82. He was a native of Minden, La., and a resident of…