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Despite Concerns of 'Malfeasance', Port Commissioners Appoint New Executive Director

Justin Walton

Monday, July 13, 2026

After months of the Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District (PPHTD) struggling through a tense transitional period—where commissioners attempted to manage port operations without centralized leadership and numerous highend staff members resigned— the port has finally hired the next Executive...

Leo Palazzo

Former Parish Attorney and 33-year Veteran of Law Leo Palazzo Will Qualify for Plaquemines Parish District Attorney

News Staff

Monday, July 13, 2026

Prominent Belle Chasse attorney and businessman Leo Palazzo, a 33-year veteran of law who has served in nearly every jurisdiction in Louisiana’s justice system, announced today that he will qualify on August 5th as a candidate for District Attorney of Plaquemines Parish.

Sheriff Turlich Increases Sales Tax Rate in Lead Up to Venture Global Expansion

Justin Walton

Monday, July 13, 2026

Back in May 2025, Plaquemines Parish voters approved an additional sales and use tax proposal for the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office (PPSO). Under this proposal, the Sheriff’s Office was able to levy a 0.

The entire Louisiana delegation featuring coaches and athletes from basketball, bocce, bowling, swimming, and track & field teams. Our group was called out and recognized by fans from all over for being the best dressed from head to toe. Team Louisiana made us so proud!

Plaquemines Parish Special Olympics Athletes Shine at the 2026 USA Games

News Staff

Monday, July 6, 2026

Four athletes and one coach were selected to Team Louisiana to travel to the USA Games in Minnesota. Last week the event was covered by multiple broadcasts companies such as ESPN, CBS, and Fox News.

PEACE & JUSTICE

Jim Brown

Monday, July 6, 2026

Independence Day to most Americans means a threeday weekend with gatherings of family and friends, barbecues, parties, games, food, parades, baseball games and fireworks.

POINT OF VIEW

Ron Chapman

Monday, July 6, 2026

This July 4th, the United States celebrates our 250th Anniversary. On July 4th 1776, the Continental Congress ratified Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence, which affirmed the thirteen colonies as one nation, free from Great Britain's control.

FROM A RECOVERING POLITICIAN

Garey Forster

Monday, July 6, 2026

Gov Jeff Landry announced last week that Louisiana reached a final agreement with ExxonMobil to resolve longstanding coastal land-loss lawsuits. This marks the completion of the “deal in principle” first announced in May.

If I Had A Vote at the Port…

Dale Benoit Dale@plaqueminesgazette.com

Monday, July 6, 2026

I've spent enough time writing about the Plaquemines Port that people now ask me in the grocery store, parking lots, and over dinner with friends: 'So...what's the Port up to now?' I usually answer with another question. 'How much time do you have?

CORONER'S CORNER

Dr. Neil Wolfson

Monday, July 6, 2026

We are increasingly aware of the diagnosis called 'dementia' in the medical news, and, with an aging population, we are hearing about Presidents, movie stars, relatives, and friends who have been affected by this disease. Dementia is NOT a part of natural aging. It is a disease of the brain.

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

Liz Williams

Monday, July 6, 2026

I recently stumbled over a pamphlet from Maylie’s Restaurant. This was the fifth printing of the pamphlet, the first being in 1941. The fifth printing was in 1986. Not only does it contain recipes from the restaurant, but it contains a history of “La Maison Maylie et Esparbe.

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