BVES Student Earns Top-10 Finish at National Junior Beta Convention

National Beta Club member, Joleigh Buras, represented BVES at the National Junior Beta Convention, held June 23-27, 2026, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. BVES Beta Club sponsors, Mrs. Tammy Goodman and Mrs.

in the garden

Plants Get Sunburned Too!It’s no secret that summers in our area are not particularly comfortable or fun.

Kinder Morgan Continues Support of PPSO with Annual Donation for Active Threat Training

DONATION – Kinder Morgan continues its support of the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office (PPSO) by making a $10,000 monetary donation dedicated to the purchase of training gear and equipment for active threat training and preparation.C.J.

Plaquemines Parish Arrest Reports

July 8, 2026Daniel Martinez, 46, Houma: fugitive warrant, general speed law / speeding, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of schedule II.Lakisha Monique Williams, 45, Oakville: bench warrant, 2 fugitive warrants, speeding (**30 mph in a 15-20-mph zone).Ernal P. Parker Jr.

Plaquemines Parish Suits Filed

July 8, 2026Suit #70720: Credit Corp Solutions Inc. vs. Simone Guidry - Open Account.Suit #70721: Dana Treuil Durr, Dana Treuil vs. Adrian Keith Chasteen - Restraining Order.Suit #70722: NCB Management Services Inc. vs. Jonathon Cheramie - Breach of Contract.

POINT OF VIEW

Socialism defined: “ Socialism is an economic and political philosophy advocating for collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods.

PEACE & JUSTICE

Remember the 1970 song by Chicago: “Does anybody really know what time it is, does anybody really care?” Louisiana held an election last week, and only 17% of registered voters showed up.