Plaquemines Parish Sheriff Jerry Turlich announced today that he will seek re-election this fall, emphasizing his mission to continue “promoting pride and professionalism” in law enforcement. Since taking office in
Former Plaquemines Parish President Clyde Giordano died June 7, concluding a life spent handling business of all sorts. Over the years, the Buras native, who passed at his home in
The Plaquemines Port Commission voted on one item and discussed some business at its June 13 meeting, but what stood out more was what wasn’t discussed. Kendall Dix, campaign coordinator
Morgan Lea Buras graduated on May 16 from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans. Morgan graduated with a Bachelor of Science Nursing degree. She is employed with Children’s
Reese Morgan, an honor roll student at Belle Chasse Middle School and a member of the USA Acrobatic Gymnastics Team, was presented with a proclamation at the June 13 Plaquemines
Former Plaquemines President and current Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser was in Belle Chasse June 3 to encourage commercial fishermen to begin documenting their losses with an eye toward future government
The Plaquemines Parish School Board gave Superintendent Denis Rousselle a vote of confidence June 3 when it unanimously approved a new five-year contract for the 11-year superintendent. It was a
River Road Financial’s attempt to acquire Mississippi River Bank has failed. River Road Financial Corporation had until midnight on May 31 to raise $25 million toward its intended $50 million
The Plaquemines Gazette wants to know how you feel about the prospect of paying a toll for up to 30 years to be rid of the old Belle Chasse Bridge
Venture Global began a fresh round of public hearings, this time for its second proposed $8 billion liquefied natural gas terminal, June 3 in Belle Chasse. Per Federal Energy Regulatory
Restaurants in Louisiana will soon have to disclose their use of imported shrimp or crawfish. House Bill 335 received no “nay” votes as it sailed through the house and senate
The Boothville-Venice Elementary School Sixth Grade Promotion Ceremony
Participants from Plaquemines and St. Bernard Parishes attended a week-long camp called Marsh Dawgs. This camp is designed to teach High school students about Louisiana’s coast. Participants had opportunity to
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