Plaquemines Parish Suits Filed

March 12, 2026Suit #70411: Instep Federal Credit Union vs. William F. Curtis, Catherine Curtis, Catherine T. Labelle, Christine S. Digrolamo - Monies Due.Suit #70412: TD Bank National Association vs. Mary N. Cosse - Breach of Contract. Suit #70413: American Express National Bank vs.

Parish President Keith Hinkley Meets with SPHS Student Council to Discuss Local Government and Leadership

Parish President Keith Hinkley, along with members of the Administration, Civil Service, and Legal Department, recently met with the South Plaquemines High School Student Council to discuss leadership, public service, and the role parish government plays in supporting our residents.

PPSO SWAT Teams Participate in Bomb Training Session

On March 11 and 12, members of the PPSO Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) joined forces with the SWAT Teams from New Orleans Police Department, Federal Bureau of Investigation and Kenner Police Department for a joint Bomb Training session while conducting Close Quarter Tactics and Hostage Rescue.

PPSO Re-Entry Division Launches New Industry Based Certification Class

Sheriff Gerald A. Turlich, Jr. is proud to announce that the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office Re-Entry Division has successfully completed its first Process Technology (PTEC) certification course.

FROM A RECOVERING POLITICIAN

There has been a surge in economic development in Louisiana during the last two years, surpassing $100 Billion in industrial investment, as Amazon announced a $12 Billion AI (Artificial Intelligence) data center in Caddo/Bossier.State data shows about $92 Billion in active projects.

PEACE & JUSTICE

Louisiana has been called the Culinary Mecca of America. Folks in this part of the country can take just about anything edible and make it not just good, but quite exceptional. And when we say anything, we mean everything. There is virtually no limit to what a Cajun will put in a gumbo.

A Tale of Two Bridges

With the start of a new legislative session, communities across Louisiana— including Plaquemines Parish— are hearing from their elected officials about the bills they’ve filed. This year, more than 2,000 bills have been introduced.

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

Today I spent some time tidying up at the SoFAB Culinary Research Center at Nunez Community College. I unpacked a few boxes of books that had been received, but put aside, simply because there was lots to do without unpacking yet another box.

in the garden

Growing Beautiful Southern Indica AzaleasThis spring, the Indica azaleas in our area are putting on a wonderful display of blossoms, prompting quite a few gardeners to ask about how to best grow these classic southern landscape shrubs.