Saturday, March 5 marked a historic day for the Empire community in lower Plaquemines Parish. Specifically, it was the 100-year anniversary since the founding of St. Ann’s Church in Empire.
To commemorate the occasion, locals in Empire put on a “Centennial Celebration” at the church, inviting anyone who had a connection to St. Ann’s Church—whether they were still living in Plaquemines or not—to…