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Council Battles Over Redistricting Despite a District Plan Already Being Approved at a Previous Meeting

Justin Walton
Monday, March 14, 2022
Even though the Plaquemines Parish Council adopted a redistricting plan at a previous meeting, tensions around the issue erupted again at the March 10 meeting. There was no shortage of hostility between council members as they discussed district 2 council member Beau Black’s ordinance that would implement an alternative redistricting plan. Black was not in attendance when the council voted on the adopted redistricting plan, but had the alternate plan introduced.
Donald Durr poses with port administration, commissioners, and family members as they thank him for his 35 years of service. Photo by Justin Walton

Durr Recognized for Commitment to Port as He Enters Retirement

Justin Walton
Monday, March 14, 2022
The March 10 Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal (PPHTD) District meeting saw both the administration and commissioners saying one final goodbye to a longtime employee as he heads into retirement. Director of PPHTD’s securities and vessels department Donald Durr retired in December 2021 after 35 years of service to PPHTD.

State Legislature Approves Redistricting Plans, But Governor Edwards Vetoes Congressional Plan

Justin Walton
Monday, March 14, 2022
As the Plaquemines Parish Government wraps up redistricting after a contentious process, the Louisiana state government appears to have nearly completed its own redistricting process— with new district plans for both the state house of representatives and senate being passed by each respective governing body. However, it should be noted that each plan could still be vetoed by Governor John Bel Edwards until March 14 if he wished. Should Governor Edwards choose not to sign or veto the plans by then, they will be put into law without his signature.

In the Garden: Tips for Starting Sweet Potato Slips

In The Garden
Monday, March 7, 2022
Two weeks back we covered how to get Irish potatoes planted into the garden, and now with reliable warm weather in the forecast, it is time to begin preparing sweet potato slips for planting. Unlike Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes are allowed to sprout to produce “slips,” which are then cut, rooted, and planted into soil. The process is fairly straightforward, but here are some tips and tricks for success in getting a nice batch of sweet potato slips going.

Point of View: Russian Invasion

Ron Chapman
Monday, March 7, 2022
The Olympics are over, and Putin has made his move. He recognized the eastern areas as independent republics, then sent in troops as “peacekeepers” (if you wish to believe that!) to occupy the area. Following that he launched an overt military attack on Ukraine itself. His goal here is not clear. Is his purpose to destroy the Ukrainian military so it could not respond? Or are his intentions far more sinister…the occupation and control of Ukraine itself?
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