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Plaquemines Parish Arrest Reports

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As a service to its readers, The Plaquemines Gazette reports arrests and suits filed in Plaquemines Parish. Information listed here is obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but due to the possibility of human or mechanical errors in filing, entering, and transcribing documents, this information is not guaranteed. Before acting on this information, please consult the official records.

Louisiana Native Releases Debut Novel “Shadows in the Oaks”

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Author Christine Forrest of Houma has released a spellbinding murder mystery set against the backdrop of New Orleans’ famed Mardi Gras celebration. “Shadows in the Oaks” centers on the lurid murder of Salazar Chavez, a Columbian coffee importer and brother-in-law of the publisher for the city’s leading newspaper.

THE VOICE OF THE OILERS: BVES Holds Winter Formal

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On January 26, Boothville-Venice Elementary School (BVES) hosted its Annual Winter Formal. Students dressed up to enjoy a fun night filled with music and snacks! The students enjoyed an amazing night dancing and hanging out with their friends. This event was hosted by our sixth grade teachers Ms. Wilson and Mrs. Williams to help raise funds for the annual sixth grade end of the year program, which will take place in May. Overall, this event turned out to be a fun and successful night that BVES students will remember for a long time.

South Plaq. Elementary School Beta Club Participates in State Competition

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National Beta members from South Plaquemines Elementary School are celebrating their recent participation in the Louisiana Elementary and Junior Beta State Convention at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. They were announced as the first place winners of the Club Trading Pin competition for the Elementary Division and the third place winners of the Apparel Design competition for the Junior Division.