Community

Five Generations of Love

News Staff

Monday, June 6, 2022

Pictured: Mr. Harold Buras, 91 years of age, formerly of Boothville and retiree of the Ostrica Locks, holding his new great-great-granddaughter, Elliana Reign LoCoco. Seated next to Mr. Buras is Elliana’s mother, Angelika LoCoco.

CARE Center staff members receiving the donation from WEN Lead, Kelly Colomb-Jennings.

Chevron Oronite Partners with Plaquemines Community CARE Centers Foundation, Inc.

News Staff

Monday, June 6, 2022

In another show of support for Plaquemines Parish, Chevron Oronite Oak Point has once again partnered with the Plaquemines Community CARE Centers Foundation, Inc. This partnership and donation will help fund the agency’s School Outreach Counseling Program.

Archeologist Speaking on Ancient Sites in Southeast Louisiana at June 7 Plaquemines Historical Association Meeting

News Staff

Monday, June 6, 2022

Brian Ostahowski is the President of the Delta Chapter of the Louisiana Archaeological Society, based in New Orleans, will be the guest speaker at the Plaquemines Parish Historical Association meeting on Tuesday, June 7. He will be speaking on recent archeological research in southeast Louisiana.

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Plaquemines Parish Library Summer Reading Program Presents “Oceans of Possibilities”

News Staff

Monday, June 6, 2022

Readers of all ages will dive into the ocean depths this summer as Plaquemines Parish Public Libraries presents “Oceans of Possibilities” during the library summer program.

Pictured is the new Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival royalty for 2022: Miss Queen Catherine Elizabeth Blondiau (center), Teen Queen Amy Joy Hochhalter (left) and Pearl Carley Morse (right).

2022 Seafood Festival Royalty Announced

News Staff

Monday, June 6, 2022

“Life is a journey and only you hold the map!” The evening of Sunday, May 22, was enchanting.

Edward Livingston

Next Plaquemines Historical Association Meeting to Hear of Local Historical Resident from 200 Years Ago

News Staff

Monday, April 25, 2022

Edward Livingston, resident and owner of the St. Sophie Plantation in Phoenix, was the mayor of New York City, author of Louisiana’s 1825 Civil Code, a close friend of President Andrew Jackson and Jean Lafitte, a Louisiana State Representative, US Secretary of State and an Ambassador to France.

CIVIC AWARD: Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office, 8022 Hwy 23

Belle Chasse Garden Club's April Gardens of the Month

News Staff

Monday, April 25, 2022

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 April 2022: • Civic: Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office, 8022 Hwy 23 • Community: Rene & Gina Derojas, 205 Lilly Bank Drive • Member: Sinajka...

Income Chart

Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program Applications Now Being Accepted

News Staff

Monday, April 25, 2022

The Plaquemines Parish Community Action Agency is accepting applications for the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP).

IN THE GAREN: Hummingbirds Have Returned

Anna Timmerman Lsu Agcenter Horticulture Agent

Monday, April 25, 2022

I love nothing better than enjoying my garden, usually in the evenings and on weekends. I plant a lot of different vegetables and herbs, but I also try to include plants that attract butterflies, birds, and bees to my yard so that I can enjoy watching them.

Belle Chasse High School (BCHS) Men’s Baseball Team members and their parents held a ceremony in memory of their former teammate, Keyron “Tootie” Ross, and to honor his mother, Makita Wells-Hartford, at the district playoff game held on Thursday, April 21. Photo by Amber Prattini Wallo

BCHS and EKHS Baseball Teams, Parents Remember “Tootie” Ross

Amber Prattini Wallo

Monday, April 25, 2022

The family members of Keyron “Tootie” Ross walked across Belle Chasse High School’s (BCHS) Baseball Field with their hands entwined before stopping at the pitcher’s mound.

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