Keep Your Pet’s Skin Healthy This Summer

In Southeast Louisiana, summertime can be tough on our pets. Between the heat, humidity, and allergens, many animals experience skin issues at this time of year. Common problems like hot spots, dry skin, allergies, and irritation can leave pets feeling miserable.

Sandcastles

As summer rolls on and people head to the beaches, I’m reminded of sandcastles. Years ago, I visited a sandcastle competition in Galveston, Texas, where architecture students competed to build the most impressive structures. That event still exists today, having grown into a full-blown festival.

Belle Chasse Garden Club's Summer 2025 Gardens of the

The Belle Chasse Garden Club would like to acknowledge the following Belle Chasse business and residences as recipients of Garden of the Month awards for Summer 2025:• Community:MikeandDebbieOlivier• Civic:BlueSkiesConstruction• Member:DebbieArmstrong Congratulations to our winners!

New Pastor Joins Belle Chasse Methodist Church

Belle Chasse Methodist Church welcomes their new Pastor, Rev. John Krause and his wife Linda.About Rev. KrauseRev. John Krause has been married to his wife, Linda, for 58 years.

PMC Hosting 'I Feel Pretty In Pink' Social Evening Tea On July 25

Plaquemines Medical Center is set to host the 'I Feel Pretty in Pink Social Evening Tea' on Friday, July 25, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Port Sulphur YMCA, located at 278 Civic Drive in Port Sulphur, Louisiana.

Find Your New Best Friend In Harvey During National Adoption Week

If you’ve been thinking about adding a furry friend to your family, now is the perfect time to welcome one into your home. From Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27, the Louisiana SPCA is partnering with PetSmart Charities for National Adoption Week.

A Shift Toward Cooperation in Plaquemines Parish

For much of the 20th century, Plaquemines Parish operated almost like an island—physically and politically. A deliberate and calculated effort was made to keep outside influences at bay.

Belle Chasse Rotary Club Hosts Council On Aging Bingo Luncheon

On March 18, 2025, The Belle Chasse Rotary Club hosted approximately 60 Seniors at the Auditorium for Bingo and lunch donated by John & Theresa Helmer's restaurant The Bywater in Myrtle Grove, Adams Catfish, Subway and Kim Turlich-Vaughan.

Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge Announces Drawing for Alligator Harvest Tags

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will select two individuals to harvest alligators from Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge in Terrebonne Parish, LA. Upon meeting eligibility requirements and submitting an application form, permittees will be selected by lottery.

Plaquemines Students Named To Spring 2025 Dean's And Chancellor's Honor Rolls At The University of Mississippi

Abigail Johnson, of Belle Chasse, LA, was named to the University of Mississippi's Spring 2025 Honor Roll lists.Johnson, majoring in Integrated Marketing Communications, was named to the Chancellor's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.754.00.