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Commissioners Fail to Appoint COO, Defer Issue Until Next Meeting

Justin Walton
Monday, April 13, 2026
Despite having a several- hour long special meeting of the Plaquemines Port early in the morning of April 9, where three separate candidates were interviewed for Chief Operating Officer (COO) in an “executive session,” commissioners were still unable to approve an individual for the position during...
From left: District 2 council member Brian Champagne, district 3 council member Chris Schulz, district 1 council member Tyronne Edwards, Parish President Keith Hinkley, Peggy Martin, district 9 council member Mark 'Hobbo' Cognevich, district 8 council member Mitch Jurisich, district 4 council member Stuart Guey, district 7 council member Carlton LaFrance, and district 6 council member Ronnie Newsom.

From left: District 2 council member Brian Champagne, district 3 council member Chris Schulz, district 1 council member Tyronne Edwards, Parish President Keith Hinkley, Peggy Martin, district 9 council member Mark 'Hobbo' Cognevich, district 8 council member Mitch Jurisich, district 4 council member Stuart Guey, district 7 council member Carlton LaFrance, and district 6 council member Ronnie Newsom.

Plaquemines Parish Names Peggy Martin Rose as Official Parish Flower

News Staff
Monday, April 13, 2026
On April 9, 2026, the Plaquemines Parish Council officially designated the Peggy Martin Rose as the Official Flower of Plaquemines Parish, recognizing its historical significance and powerful symbolism of resilience, endurance, and renewal.

Plaquemines Parish Arrest Reports

News Staff
Monday, April 6, 2026
March 21, 2026Sebastian Macias Jr., 45, Centerton, AR: entry on or remaining in places or land after being forbidden.Jose Miguel Toro-Ancan, 36, New Orleans: bench warrant, simple battery, entry on or remaining in places or land after being forbidden.William J.
FROM A RECOVERING POLITICIAN

FROM A RECOVERING POLITICIAN

FROM A RECOVERING POLITICIAN

Garey Forster
Monday, April 6, 2026
Whether you file your taxes on time or file for an extension, you might be wondering Who imposed the first federal income tax?No, it was not a Democrat. It was Republican President Abraham Lincoln, whom the pro-slavery Democrats back then hated, but today’s pro-tax Democrats love.
POINT OF VIEW

POINT OF VIEW

POINT OF VIEW

Ron Chapman
Monday, April 6, 2026
It's the Easter Season, an important component of the Christian calendar. For Christians, this time marks the time when Jesus arose from the dead, establishing his divinity. It is one of the holiest of holy days.His message was one of peace, yet we never seem to achieve that dream.
PEACE & JUSTICE

PEACE & JUSTICE

PEACE & JUSTICE

Jim Brown
Monday, April 6, 2026
All we know Left untold Beaten by a broken dream Nothing like what it used to be We’ve been chasing our demons down an empty road-Singer Alan Walker These words hit home to me as I read a number of Louisiana newspaper headlines in recent weeks.
THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

Liz Williams
Monday, April 6, 2026
Last week we had a lot of activity at the SoFAB Culinary Research Center at Nunez Community College. We received a substantial gift of excellent books that had been collected by former St. Bernard District Attorney, Jack Rowley, Sr. Until my conversation with his son, Jack Rowley, Jr.
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