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LDWF Gives Updates Cold Weather-Related Fish Mortality in Louisiana Coastal Waters

News Staff

Monday, February 10, 2025

At the Feb. 6 Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission meeting, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries staff presented a preliminary report on cold weather-related fish mortality in Louisiana coastal waters.

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

Liz Williams

Monday, February 10, 2025

Sometimes nothing else but chocolate will do. And I found this wonderful pamphlet called “Chocolate Cookery” in the SoFAB Research Center at Nunez Community College. The pamphlet was issued by the Consumer Service Department of the General Foods Corporation in 1929.

in the garden

Anna Timmerman Lsu Ac H A

Monday, February 10, 2025

Spring cleanup is in full swing, and I’ve heard from a few folks looking at strategies for removing several invasive tree and vine species commonly found in our area.

Oh Snap!

Justin Walton

Monday, February 10, 2025

Belle Chasse Toll Bridge to Host Registration Events in February, MarchThe new Belle Chasse Toll Bridge being built by Plenary Group is finally approaching its completion date after several months of delay.

PPSB Hosts Master Plan 'Community Listening Sessions'

Justin Walton

Monday, February 10, 2025

The Plaquemines Parish School Board (PPSB) is currently in the process of hosting a series of “Community Listening Sessions” as they develop a Facilities Master Plan meant to guide how the school board should repair/ improve their infrastructure.

A Parade of Champions

News Staff

Monday, February 10, 2025

On Saturday, February 1, a parade was held from Rex Field to South Plaquemines High in celebration of the lower Plaquemines champions on their successful season: Division 4 high school state football champions, the South Plaquemines Hurricanes; 5 & 6 DTR Chiefs; 7 & 8 DTR Monsters; 9 & 10 DTR...

Danica Ansardi (left) and Tray Ansardi (right) pose for a photo beside The Ansardi Group company logo at their Belle Chasse office.

Ansardi Group Owners Take Leadership Roles in Business Organizations

Justin Walton

Monday, February 10, 2025

Danica Ansardi and Tray Ansardi— owner/ founder and co-owner of The Ansardi Group respectively, were recently appointed to the top leadership positions in two major westbank business organizations.

Plaquemines Parish School Board Invites Community Input for Facilities Master Plan

News Staff

Monday, February 3, 2025

The Plaquemines Parish School Board is embarking on an exciting journey to shape the future of education for the children of Plaquemines Parish.As part of our commitment to providing the best possible educational experience, we are in the early stages of developing a Facilities Master Plan.

Earning Big Bucks in State Government

News Staff

Monday, February 3, 2025

How do you put a dollar value on the worth of a public official? Attorneys working full time for the state are often paid more than $400,000 a year. So how do you justify such large increases? The governor has a whole slew of people making $200,000 or more. How about this idea?

Can Louisiana Aord its Generosity?

Garey Forster

Monday, February 3, 2025

FROM A RECOVERING POLITICIANA simple math problem or quiz: Did you know that New York State has 20 million people and a 2025 budget of $252 billion or $12,600 per person.Florida has 23 million people and a 2025 budget of $116 billion or $5,044 per person.

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