For the first time in years, the recreational red snapper bag limit in Louisiana will double to four fish per person, per day. Additionally, the red snapper season is moving to seven days per week until further notice. The changes will be welcomed by anglers along with marinas and other entities that depend on business from recreational anglers.

Sheriff Gerald A. Turlich, Jr. would like to take this opportunity to thank Hosanna Church in Marrero for purchasing and donating 43 pairs of work boots to the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office (PPSO) following Hurricane Ida.

“Our people need access to affordable medications, especially when our state is recovering from historic storms. My bills would make insulin more affordable for seniors on Medicare and ensure that key health centers pass along discounts on insulin and epinephrine to patients.”

In the days following Hurricane Ida, the Louisiana SPCA has taken in more than 180 animals. While the normal stray-hold period in Plaquemines Parish is five days from the date of intake, the parish is extending this to 10 days from the date of intake due to Hurricane Ida. Due to the volume of stray and abandoned animals being found, it is vital that pet owners report and reclaim missing pets as quickly as possible.

7 DAYS A WEEK Be prepared! Flu Season is coming. Get the Flu Shot at the Plaquemines Medical Center, 27136 Hwy.

The Plaquemines Parish Historical Association announced that they were going to suspend their monthly meetings through January 2022. "We value the health of all of our members and the general public, so we do not want to take any chances with these new strains of COVID.