Cochon De Lait Returns to Parish After Two-Year Break

In the midst of the 2022 election season—which has the vast majority of Plaquemines Parish elected officials running for office—Plaquemines Sheriff Jerry Turlich officially announced his intention to pursue re-election by reviving the annual Cochon De Lait event.

Plaquemines 4-H Clubs Participate in Annual Aquatic Education Clinic

Between October 19 and October 28, Phoenix High School, Boothville-Venice Elementary School, South Plaquemines Elementary School, and Belle Chasse Middle School 4-H Clubs traveled to Myrtle Grove Marina for their Annual Aquatic Education Clinic.

IN THE GARDEN: Tricks for Planting Root Vegetables

One of my favorite easy weeknight side dishes involves simply roasting an assortment of root vegetables cut into chunks, tossed in olive oil on a sheet pan with some garlic and onions. This works great with turnips, radishes, carrots, beets, and parsnips.

SPES September 2022 Students of the Month

IN THE GARDEN: Plant Bulbs in Fall for Brilliant Spring Blooms

Local garden centers are beginning to stock flowering bulbs now, with our ideal planting window coming up soon. Late October through December is the ideal time to get some spring-blooming beauties into your flowerbeds.

October 2022 Gardens of the Month

The Belle Chasse Garden Club would like to acknowledge the following Belle Chasse residences and business as recipients of Garden of the Month awards for October 2022: • Civic Award: Estess CPA’s, 7822 Highway 23 • Community Award: Rene and Gina DeRojas, 205 Lily Bank Drive • Member Award:...

The Historic New Orleans Collection Focuses on Plaquemines at Historical Association Meeting on September 6

Joanna Robinson, Visitor Services Interpreter with The Historic New Orleans Collection (THNOC), will be the guest speaker at the Tuesday, September 6, Plaquemines Parish Historical Association meeting. Ms.

SUMMER HOOPS

The Department of Youth and Family Service Under the guidance of Judge Michael D. Clement and the 25th JDC brought Summer Hoops back for another season to the communities of Plaquemines Parish.

IN THE GARDEN: Prepare for Fall Tomatoes

Any lingering tomato plants in the garden are likely to be in pretty rough shape right now. Between the leaf-footed stink bugs, blight, and heat, these tomatoes are on the ropes.