Plaquemines Parish Suits Filed

May 21, 2026Suit #70604: Succession of Edward Joseph Delahoussaye - Succession.Suit #70605: Janel Landry vs. Jacob Landry - Divorce.Suit #70606: Succession of Joseph Thomas Dewey - Succession.May 22, 2026Suit #70607: Bywater Camp Services LLC, John Helmers, Vic Palazzo, Anthony Frankovich vs.

Plaquemines Parish Arrest Reports

May 20, 2026Roy H. Gremillion, 23, Buras: remanded by judge. Ashton John, 49, Meraux: fugitive warrant, careless operation of a motor vehicle. Romaine C. Raymond, 37, New Olreans: remanded by judge.

PEACE & JUSTICE

Big news from the Louisiana Legislature. A new law has been passed that will allow a season for the recreational hunting of alligators. In the past, you could only get a commercial license. But now, all you hunters can go after a gator just for the fun of it. Now don’t dismiss the opportunity.

POINT OF VIEW

A reminder. This past Monday we celebrated Memorial Day. Although rainy, many were able to salvage their celebration and enjoy the food, drink, and gaiety so associated with this day. For most, it was a day off from work.Hopefully, the hallowed purpose of this day was not lost.

FROM A RECOVERING POLITICIAN

Congratulations if you participated in our democracy and voted in the last election. Tens of thousands of your forefathers died protecting your right to vote.If you didn’t vote, you’ll have another opportunity in a couple of weeks. Please demonstrate that your community cares.

Beware Of The Pit In A Peach

Last week, the daily newspaper applauded the public-private partnership underway to construct a new bridge over the Calcasieu River in Lake Charles.

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

One of the new community cookbooks that has crossed the threshold at the SoFAB Culinary Research Center is National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations Heritage Cookbook, also known as NECO. The organization was formed in 1984 and has its headquarters in New York City.

Louisiana Office of Tourism Opens Application Period for the Cooperative Marketing Program

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Office of Tourism announced the application period is now open for the FY 2027 Cooperative Marketing Program (CMP).