On _ursday, February 1 CHS Inc, the company that operates the grain terminal in the Myrtle Grove grain elevator facility, held a retirement for one of their longest serving employees, Charlie Wilson. _is retirement party ofcially caps a 56-year long career at CHS for Mr.

Last week, the Mystick Krewe of Louisianians’ held its annual Washington Mardi Gras Ball in our nation’s capital. My rst trip there was 35 years ago in 1989. Mardi Gras celebrations in DC started in 1944 but there were interruptions during war years and major modications to the event. _e event as it exists today, a formal dinner and presentation of dignitaries on Friday and a Mardi Gras Ball complete with miniature _oats and costumed participants on Saturday is a concept credited to the late Senator Russell Long with the rst iteration happening in 1957.

United Way of Southeast Louisiana (UWSELA), in partnership with Entergy Corporation, the Asset Building Coalition and Capital One, is amplifying its commitment to the financial well-being of the community through its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites offering free person-to-person and virtual tax preparation services to low- to moderate-income individuals, including persons with disabilities, older adults and limited English-speaking taxpayers.

Active Parenting is a six-week support and growth program where participating parents and caregivers discuss the challenges of parenting and focus on specific areas of skill and knowledge development for parents. Topics covered, among others include improving communication with your kids; helping kids build a spirit of cooperation, responsibility, courage, and healthy self-esteem; exploring different techniques of discipline; and understanding and redirecting misbehavior. The program and associated books are provided free to all Plaquemines Parish residents and are offered on an ongoing basis, throughout the year.

Olives Make a Beautiful, Productive Tree LSU AgCenter Hor_culture Agent We are still in the midst of the best period for planting trees in south Louisiana, and if you have a few gaps in the landscape or a row to ll out in the orchard, consider the olive (Olea europaea). Most gardeners in our area are more familiar with the fragrant sweet olive (Osmanthus fragrans), which isn’t even an olive at all.

January 26, 2024 120 Treuil Lane, Belle Chasse. Carolyn Marie Nielsen - Revocable Living Trust, Carolyn Marie Nielsen - Trust, Carolyn Marie Nielsen - Trustee, _e Carolyn Marie Nielsen Revocable Living Trust to Rachelle Lombardi Lollis, Rachelle Lombardi.

A special thank you to Mr. Teneco Denet of Denet Towing, LLC., as he helped Boothville-Venice Elementary School kick off the Mardi Gras season by donating King Cakes to every class.

On January 29, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeal in New Orleans overturned a December 28, 2023 ruling from 25th Judicial District Court (JDC) Judge Michael Clement approving an “improper venue” motion from the Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority (CPRA). Clement’s ruling determined that the Plaquemines Parish Government’s (PPG) lawsuit against the CPRA diversion should be heard in the 19th JDC of Baton Rouge.

_e Plaquemines Parish council held a special council meeting on _ursday, February 1 to openly discuss the major tra issues currently impacting the westbank of Plaquemines. _is meeting, unlike typical council meetings, was not just parish president Keith Hinkley and the council members listening to concerns from residents. Nearly every organization or company that is directly involved/ a_ected by the tra situation attended the meeting to discuss what has been done to lessen the tra issues, what are the long term solutions, and what can be done in the immediate future to lessen the impact.

From Thursday, January 25 through Saturday, January 27, public officials from Plaquemines Parish, and all over Louisiana, traveled up to Washington, D.C. for an annual celebration known as Washington Mardi Gras. While this event brings the festivities of the parade season to the nation’s capital for a few brief days, allowing leading politicians to experience a Mardi Gras themed ball set with its royalty (this year’s king was former Saints quarterback Drew Brees), it also gives Louisiana officials the opportunity to meet face-toface with numerous federal politicians on major issues facing the state.