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LDWF Requests Anglers' Feedback to Help Commission Set the 2025 Red Snapper Recreational Season

News Staff

Monday, February 17, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) asks for angler participation in a survey to learn about preferences for setting the 2025 recreational Red Snapper season.

LADOTD urges safe driving during rainy weather events

News Staff

Monday, February 17, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development strongly urges motorists to drive responsibly during inclement weather, particularly heavy rain events.

Get Ready for Pawdi Gras 2025!

News Staff

Monday, February 17, 2025

Looking for a tail-wagging good time for your pets and family? Join us for Pawdi Gras—where Mardi Gras meets the Super Bowl in one epic celebration on Sunday, March 9 at 11 a.m. for Pawdi Gras 2025 at the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office, 8022 Hwy. 23, in Belle Chasse.

SCHOOL NEWS

News Staff

Monday, February 17, 2025

The South Plaquemines High School (SPHS) marching band, cheer team and majorettes was one of the local schools selected to participate in the parade leading up to Super Bowl LIX, held on Sunday, Feb. 9 in New Orleans.

in the garden

Anna Timmerman Lsu Ac H A

Monday, February 17, 2025

Assessing Cold Damage in Citrus TreesWe are several weeks post-freeze here and everyone has questions about their citrus trees and potential cold damage.This was one of the more intense freeze and snow events in historical memory in our state, and citrus trees were impacted.

Council Approves Raise for Future Parish President

Justin Walton

Monday, February 17, 2025

The Plaquemines Parish president’s position is set to receive a salary increase next term. During the February 13 council meeting, council members approved an ordinance that will increase the parish president’s salary from $100,000 to $140,000.

Community Voices Opinion on PPSB Facilities, Programs at Public Meetings

Justin Walton

Monday, February 17, 2025

Through the first half of February, the Plaquemines Parish School Board (PPSB) hosted a series of three “Community Listening Sessions” to present their “Facilities Master Plan” to the public and gather residents’ view of the plan and the state of the school system’s infrastructure in general.

Council members pose for a photo with South Plaquemines football coach Lyle Fitte and players after approving proclamation declaring January 9 as “South Plaquemines High Day” to honor their state championship victory.

Parish Honors SPHS Football Team with Proclamation

Justin Walton

Monday, February 17, 2025

The Plaquemines Parish Government (PPG) offi cially celebrated the historic success of the 2024 South Plaquemines High School (SPHS) football team during the February 13 council meeting.

Left: 2023-24 DTR Crawfish Princess, Addisyn Black, from last year's Family Gras.

Plaquemines Parish Family Gras to be held on March 2

News Staff

Monday, February 17, 2025

On Sunday March 2, 2025, Come on down to the Eastbank of Plquemines Parish for the Annual 'Plaquemines Parish Family Gras 2025.' This year Family Gras will be the perfect getaway for your family. Everyone is invited throughout the Parish and surrounding communities.

Council Adjusts Voting Requirments for 'Emergency Fund' Usage

Justin Walton

Monday, February 17, 2025

During their February 13 meeting, the council approved an ordinance, introduced by district 3 council member Chris Schulz, that will require a two-thirds vote of the council on any proposition that seeks to transfer funds “out of the fund balance designated for emergencies.

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