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Did You Hear That Sound? Ba-Dump.

Dale Benoit Dale@plaqueminesgazette.com
Monday, March 30, 2026
That sound I just described. That was former Plaquemines Port Executive Director Charles Tillotson getting run over—after being thrown under the bus repeatedly by port staff and commissioners.Now, as many know, I was never a fan of Tillotson’s direction for the port.
THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

Liz Williams
Monday, March 30, 2026
I recently borrowed a friend’s copy of the book Cajun Cuisine: Authentic Cajun Recipes from Louisiana’s Bayou Country. The book was published by Beau Bayou Publishing Company in Lafayette, LA in 1985.
Phoenix High School Spartan Synergy Robotics Team 10655 Competes at First Robotics Magnolia Regional in Laurel, Mississippi

Phoenix High School Spartan Synergy Robotics Team 10655 Competes at First Robotics Magnolia Regional in Laurel, Mississippi

Phoenix High School Spartan Synergy Robotics Team 10655 Competes at First Robotics Magnolia Regional in Laurel, Mississippi

News Staff
Monday, March 30, 2026
The Phoenix High School Spartan Synergy Robotics Team 10655 traveled to Laurel, Mississippi to compete in the prestigious FIRST Robotics Competition Magnolia Regional, joining 46 teams from across the United States and Mexico in a dynamic showcase of engineering, innovation, and teamwork.
in the garden

in the garden

in the garden

Anna Timmerman
Monday, March 30, 2026
Interested in Raising Crawfish? Learn How with LSU AgCenter SpecialistsNothing says spring quite like firing up the boil pot and enjoying a sack or two of crawfish with family and friends.
Over 100 PABI members heard Parish President Keith Hinkley's State of the Parish address at the organization's March meeting. From left are PABI Executive Director Bobby Thomas, meeting sponsor and We Stay Suites Owner Adrian Conish, Hinkley, PABI 2026 Chair Patrick Mathes, meeting sponsor and Inframark Manager Robert Morgan, and Past PABI Chair Tray Ansardi.

Over 100 PABI members heard Parish President Keith Hinkley's State of the Parish address at the organization's March meeting. From left are PABI Executive Director Bobby Thomas, meeting sponsor and We Stay Suites Owner Adrian Conish, Hinkley, PABI 2026 Chair Patrick Mathes, meeting sponsor and Inframark Manager Robert Morgan, and Past PABI Chair Tray Ansardi.

Parish President Hinkley Gives State of the Parish Address at PABI Luncheon

Justin Walton
Monday, March 30, 2026
Local business owners and public officials gathered to hear parish president Keith Hinkley give his annual “State of the Parish Address” at the March 25 Plaquemines Association of Business & Industry (PABI) luncheon.
Plaquemines Parish Day was held at the state capitol on March 18, 2026. The annual event allows local o cials to highlight what the parish has to o er including food and music. Pictured from left: 2025 Seafood Festival Teen Queen Brynly Newby, Pearl Demi Panepinto, Queen Kadence Johnson, State Rep. Jacob Braud, 2025 Orange Queen Kristin Hannah Nash, Orange Blossom Mia Nicole Brown, and Teen Queen Emmie Faith Gondrella.

Plaquemines Parish Day was held at the state capitol on March 18, 2026. The annual event allows local o cials to highlight what the parish has to o er including food and music. Pictured from left: 2025 Seafood Festival Teen Queen Brynly Newby, Pearl Demi Panepinto, Queen Kadence Johnson, State Rep. Jacob Braud, 2025 Orange Queen Kristin Hannah Nash, Orange Blossom Mia Nicole Brown, and Teen Queen Emmie Faith Gondrella.

Plaquemines Day Held at the State Capitol

Emilie Adams
Monday, March 30, 2026
On Wednesday, March 18, Plaquemines Parish officials, local businesses, and parishioners celebrated Plaquemines Day at the Capitol.

Plaquemines Parish Arrest Reports

News Staff
Monday, March 23, 2026
March 11, 2026John Huell Tucker, 56, Nairn: 2 bench warrants.March 12, 2026Martin Aviles Carbajal Jr., 36, Slidell: bench warrant, operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license, no motor vehicle inspection tag, no insurance.Vu V.
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