It’s Time to Plant Garlic in South La.

November is the prime time to plant garlic in our area. Many gardeners are also home cooks, and garlic is a musthave in our kitchens. If you’ve got the time, row space, and patience, growing phenomenal garlic isn’t all that hard in our part of the world.

Belle Chasse Garden Club's October Gardens of the Month

The Belle Chasse Garden Club would like to acknowledge the Belle Chasse residences and business as recipients of Garden of the Month awards for October 2021. Congratulations to all of this month's winners!

Plants with Potential: The Ultimate List of Pass-along Plants

Now in it’s seventh year, the Hammond Research Station works to highlight easy to propagate plants that thrive in southern Louisiana’s gardens.

LDWF providing huge opportunity for Red Snapper anglers: 4-Fish Bag Limit

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.

Hosanna Church Donates 43 Pairs of Boots to PPSO

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.

Kennedy introduces legislation to make lifesaving medicine more affordable for Louisianians

“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.” On September 23, Sen.

Louisiana SPCA Hopes to Reunite Lost Pets after Hurricane Ida

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.