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Council to Discusses Possible Change to Legislative Structure

Justin Walton
Monday, July 27, 2026
One of the many controversial issues floating around Plaquemines Parish’s political discourse is a charter amendment changing the government’s legislative body from the current 9 single-member district structure to one with 5 single-member districts and two “at-large” district seats.
Tarpon Rodeo to Hold 76th Annual Event

Tarpon Rodeo to Hold 76th Annual Event

Tarpon Rodeo to Hold 76th Annual Event

Justin Walton
Monday, July 27, 2026
The Empire South Pass Tarpon Rodeo is set to hold its 76th annual event from Thursday, July 30, 2026 through Saturday, August 1, 2026. And, weather permitting, rodeo organizers are expecting yet another successful year.

Port Officially Budgets for Ferry Apron Repairs

Justin Walton
Monday, July 27, 2026
During the Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District’s (PPHTD) July 23 meeting, commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance to budget for the repair and replacement of the aprons on both the west bank and east bank of the Pointe a la Hache ferry ramps.

Venture Global to Host Open House Series

News Staff
Monday, July 27, 2026
Venture Global has scheduled a series of three 'open houses' over the course of the week. The first open house is scheduled for the Belle Chasse Auditorium on July 28, the second for the Port Sulphur YMCA on July 29, and the third for the Rev. Percy Griffin Community Center on July 30.

Plaquemines Parish Arrest Reports

News Staff
Monday, July 27, 2026
July 15, 2026Luciano Seth Stanley, 26, Metairie: fugitive warrant.Patrick Lee Peoples, 45, Buras: theft (under $1,000).Rona M. Joseph, 53, New Orleans: 8 bench warrants, failure to use safety belts, operating a vehicle with suspended driver’s license, no insurance.

Plaquemines Parish Suits Filed

News Staff
Monday, July 27, 2026
July 16, 2026Suit #70745: Michele Lee Colindres, Michele Lee, Michele Lee Colindres Castro, Michele Lee Colindres-Castro vs. Jose Manuel Colindres Castro, Jose Manuel Colindress Castro - Divorce.Suit #70746: LVNV Funding LLC vs. Carol Carter Breach of Contract.
Maj. Gen. Thomas Friloux, the adjutant general of Louisiana, passes the unit guidon to Col. Christopher 'Cli' Ridlon during the 159th Fighter Wing change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, July 11, 2026. The passing of the guidon symbolizes the formal transfer of command. Photo by Technical Sgt. Cindy Au-Wiafe

Maj. Gen. Thomas Friloux, the adjutant general of Louisiana, passes the unit guidon to Col. Christopher 'Cli' Ridlon during the 159th Fighter Wing change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, July 11, 2026. The passing of the guidon symbolizes the formal transfer of command. Photo by Technical Sgt. Cindy Au-Wiafe

159th Fighter Wing Conducts Change of Command Ceremony

News Staff
Monday, July 20, 2026
Col. Christopher 'Cliff' Ridlon assumed command of the 159th Fighter Wing from Col. David 'Ripper' Anderson during a formal change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, July 11, 2026.
PEACE & JUSTICE

PEACE & JUSTICE

PEACE & JUSTICE

Jim Brown
Monday, July 20, 2026
And I thought voters were distrustful, angry and confrontational a few years back when I held public office in Louisiana.
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