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Sometimes the Agenda Isn’t the Story

Monday, August 17, 2026

I generally attend two or three business organization meetings a month. After a while, you begin to notice something: there are only so many ways to discuss the same issues before you start wondering if the meeting agenda is on a perpetual loop. Economic development. Transportation. Workforce.

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

Liz Williams

Monday, August 17, 2026

Just when it seemed that the Randall Abney Family and Community Cookbook Collection was under control, a completely new box of books – one that was hidden and waiting in a corner of the storage closet, was uncovered. The box was full of community cookbooks.

CORONER'S CORNER

Dr. Neil Wolfson

Monday, August 17, 2026

American children are still becoming ill from diseases which can be prevented by timely preventive shots. Unfortunately, serious illness, permanent disability, and even deaths are still being reported.

Raymond Ferrer shares how to properly check and handle food and water before and after emergencies.

PMC Holds Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Discussion

Emilie Adams

Monday, August 17, 2026

The Plaquemines Medical Center, in partnership with Plaquemines Primary Care, hosted its monthly Healthier Community Series on Thursday, August 13. Held in Port Sulphur, the event was dedicated to Disaster and Emergency Preparedness and focused on hurricane season.

New Executive Director Ethridge Attends First Port Meeting

Justin Walton

Monday, August 17, 2026

The new Executive Director for the Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District (PPHTD) James “Bo” Ethridge attended his first meeting on August 13, 2026.

Council Continues to Debate Potential Change in Legislative Structure

Justin Walton

Monday, August 17, 2026

The proposal to shift the Plaquemines Parish Government’s (PPG) legislative structure from the current 9 district system to one with 5 districts and two at-large seats continues to be the primary issue being addressed by government officials at this time.

Ray Carl 'Tray' Ansardi III Selected as 2026 Orange King

News Staff

Monday, August 17, 2026

Belle Chasse businessman and civic leader Ray Carl 'Tray' Ansardi III was selected to reign as the 2026 Orange King. The announcement came at the Plaquemines Parish Fair and Orange Festival’s August membership meeting.

David Clark

David Clark Announces Candidacy For Council District 4

News Staff

Monday, August 17, 2026

David Clark, a lifelong resident of Plaquemines Parish whose roots run deep from Belle Chasse to Venice, is announcing his candidacy for the Plaquemines Parish Council District 4 seat, bringing with him more than four decades of professional experience in the oil and gas industry, a long history of...

Marla Fisher Cooper

Marla Fisher Cooper Announces Candidacy For Council District 9

News Staff

Monday, August 17, 2026

I am proud to announce my candidacy for Plaquemines Parish Council District 9 in the November 3, 2026 election.As a lifelong resident of Plaquemines Parish, I previously served two terms on the Parish Council (2007– 2014), reaching the two-consecutive- term limit.

Will Wilcox

Will Wilcox Announces Candidacy For Justice of the Peace Ward 6

News Staff

Monday, August 17, 2026

I am a lifelong resident of Plaquemines Parish, and I am proud to call this community home. For 39 years, I have been blessed to share my life with my wife. Together, we have raised four children and are now the proud grandparents of seven grandchildren.

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