FROM A RECOVERING POLITICIAN

We don’t know who Louisiana’s new U.S. senator is yet. But we do know who the next senator won’t be: the incumbent, Bill Cassidy.It used to be in Louisiana that voting For new or increased Taxes or For your own Pay Raise was political suicide.

Cassidy’s Eliminated…. Let’s Open Primaries

Louisiana’s new closed primary system has already produced one undeniable result: far fewer people are voting.In 2020, under the state’s traditional open primary system, more than 2,071,000 voters cast ballots in the U.S. Senate race.

Keeping Pets Safe and Stress-Free During Summer Gatherings

Summer gatherings bring laughter, delicious food, and fun memories for friends and family. But have you ever wondered how your pets feel about all the excitement? For our furry companions, parties can be overwhelming, unless we take a few smart steps to keep them safe and happy.

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

In the 1960s Amy Vanderbilt created a correspondence course called Amy Vandermilt Success Program for Women. The course consisted of many booklets that taught interested women about very aspects of social life and what we call today, lifestyle.

in the garden

Tomato Southern Blight Appearing in Area GardensA tomato out of your own garden will always be exponentially better than anything available at the grocery store. In the United States, 86% of home gardeners report growing tomatoes, and it is the top crop grown each year.

Parish Vote Results in May 16 Election Align with State

On May 16, Plaquemines voters participated in an election that featured numerous primary races for both federal and state offices alongside numerous constitutional amendment proposals.

Plaquemines Parish Arrest Reports

May 6, 2026Joseph Antonio Arenales, 33, Kenner: 2 fugitive warrants.Yonatan Galvez Rodriguez, 31, Buras: no driver’s license / canceled, owner to secure registration, switched license plates.Connor Michael Pershing P. Martin, 25, Baker: 3 bench warrants.Davy Thomas, 48, Belle Chasse: bench warrant.

Plaquemines Parish Suits Filed

May 7, 2026Suit #70575: Succession of Sheila McClain Harris, Sheila McClain - Succession.May 8, 2026Suit #70576: Succession of Eddie Dean Higgins - Succession.May 10, 2026Suit #70577: WesternFunding Incorporated vs. Tiffany Mitchell - Monies Due.