Tall Ships from Across the World Gather in New Orleans for Sail 250

As the country celebrates its 250th anniversary, a series of nationwide events are being put on to commemorate the occasion.

Braud's Legislation to Pay Off Toll Bridge Dies in Senate Finance Committee

State Representative Jacob Braud’s legislation that sought to pay off the Belle Chasse Toll Bridge was taken up by the Senate Finance Committee during a May 27 hearing.

Plaquemines Parish Suits Filed

May 14, 2026Suit #70589: TD Bank USA NA vs. Lisa C. Dauphin Open Account.Suit #70590: Brittney N. Blanchard vs. Kaitlyn Martin - Restraining Order.May 15, 2026Suit #70591: Instep Federal Credit Union vs. Shanna Shondrell Gabriel - Monies Due.Suit #70592: Midland Credit Management Inc. vs.

Plaquemines Parish Arrest Reports

May 13, 2026Kim Deangela Ledoux, 50, Belle Chasse: simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling.May 14, 2026Marcus P. Billiot, 20, Diamond: bench warrant.Michael Bennett Brantley, 29, Fairhope, AL: bench warrant.Jerry Mosley, 47, Slidell: bench warrant.

PPSO Arrest Port Sulphur Man for Possession with the Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

The Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of Ernal Parker, Jr, 47, of Port Sulphur for multiple drugbased offenses that includes the Possession with the Intent to Distribute Schedule I and II Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) and Possession of a Firearm while in Possession of...

PPSO Participating in Click It or Ticket Campaign May 19-June 1

The Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office (PPSO) is teaming up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as we urge drivers to buckle up ahead of the Click It or Ticket seat belt safety campaign this Memorial Day holiday, May 19 – June 1, 2026.

PEACE & JUSTICE

Here’s what we learned from the first U.S. Senate primary last week, where incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy was defeated. If you want to be successful, continually attack your opponent. Make no effort to be positive at all.