School Board Members to Host Uniform Drive for BC Schools

Plaquemines Parish School Board (PPSB) Members of Districts 2, 4, 5 and 6 will be hosting a Uniform Drive for the second year in a row for Belle Chasse Primary, Belle Chasse Elementary, Belle Chasse Middle, and Belle Chasse High.

2023 PLAQUEMINES PARISH SEAFOOD FESTIVAL QUEEN: Juliana Guajardo

“It’s never too late to become what you’ve always wanted to be in the first place,” is something I have followed since the moment I was crowned as the 2023 Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival Queen.

2023 TEEN PLAQUEMINES PARISH SEAFOOD FESTIVAL QUEEN: Cormille Jones

Author, L.M. Montgomery once said, “Nothing is ever really lost to us as long as we remember it.”On May 21, 2023, I was awarded the opportunity of a lifetime and chosen as the 2023 Teen Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival Queen.

2023 PLAQUEMINES PARISH SEAFOOD FESTIVAL PEARL: Brooklyn Miller

This year has been the best year ever! I am so honored to represent the 20th Annual Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival and the hardworking fisherman and seafood industry. I’ve made memories and friends to last a lifetime, especially my rhinestone sisters Queen Juliana & Teen Queen Cormille.

IN THE GARDEN: Summer Vine Crops to Trellis

Summer heat is coming, whether we are ready for it or not. I know a lot of people pack up their vegetable garden for the hot months and get back to planting once things cool off in the fall, but there are quite a few low-maintenance crops that thrive in the heat and humidity.

District Attorney’s Office Holds 14th Annual Senior Citizens Day

The District Attorney’s Office is delighted to share that its 14th Annual Senior Citizens Day held on April 24 was a huge success with 147 seniors in attendance.

20th Plaquemines Parish Seafood Fest Set for April 26-28

The Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival takes place April 2628 at the festival grounds at 333 F Edward Hebert Blvd. in Belle Chasse.

Belle Chasse Rotary Club Hosts Plaquemines COA St. Patrick’s Day Bingo and Luncheon

2024 New Orleans Air Show

IN THE GARDEN: Growing Basil Tips and Tricks

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.