Council Vexed by Communication Problems During Snow Storm

It’s been over a week since a historic winter storm struck Plaquemines Parish and the entire southeast Louisiana region on January 21. Since that time, Plaquemines Parish Government (PPG) officials and employees worked long hours to ensure the parish could re-open as quickly as possible.

Williams Pleads Guilty as Charged When Jury Selection Was to Start

On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, Nelson Williams,( 27) of Port Sulphur plead guilty as charged for Computer Aided Solicitation of a Minor before his jury trial started. The defendant was accused of solicitating a minor with video conference calls while his was incarcerated.

Louisiana Shrimp Drying to be discussed at Feb. 4 Historical Meeting

Noted local Asian-American Historian, Winston Ho, with the Historic New Orleans Collection; will be guest speaker at the Plaquemines Parish Historical Association meeting o be held on Tuesday, Feb. 4 . Mr. Ho will discuss on “Shrimp Drying in Louisiana.

PEACE & JUSTICE

Our new President has just taken Office, and one of his priorities is to seek out the possibility of buying Greenland. Its closest neighbor is Iceland, so maybe Trump can get a twofer, a lagniappe deal for both countries.

Solving Problems vs Placing Blame

Monday began serious attempts to solve problems facing the United States. Say what you will about President Donald Trump, but he has and will offer solutions to many issues in our country. You may not agree with Trump’s approach, but you’ll probably agree with his identification of the problems.

POINT OF VIEW

In 1967 I first attended the Louisiana State University in New Orleans, known then as LSUNO. Its name later changed to UNO. It opened in 1958. Governor Earl Long wanted a desegregated working class college in the city for those who could not afford Baton Rouge.

What A Week … It Seems Like A Month

Plaquemines Parish and the entire Gulf South were in a frozen state of suspense as record snowfall, and a blizzard brought daily routines to a screeching halt.

Thinking of Volunteering at the Louisiana SPCA? Let’s Talk!

Hey there! So, you’re interested in volunteering with us at the Louisiana SPCA? That’s awesome! Let’s have a little chat about what it takes and what you can expect.What is the impact of volunteering with the LASPCA?

Arrest Reports of Plaquemines Parish

January 15, 2025Quentin Ellis, 40, Glasgow, KY: fugitive warrant.Justin C. Dave, 39, Harvey: possession of schedule I controlled dangerous substance, proper equipment required – display of license plate.January 16, 2025Ernest M. Coleman, 59, New Orleans: unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.