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PABI Hears Legislative Update on Projects Bene ting Plaquemines Parish

PABI Hears Legislative Update on Projects Benefiting Plaquemines Parish

News Staff

Monday, July 20, 2026

The Plaquemines Association of Business and Industry (PABI) hosted a legislative update last week, hearing from State Senator Pat Connick, State Representative Jacob Braud and Parish President Keith Hinkley on the accomplishments of the 2026 Legislative Session and their impact on Plaquemines...

Ensign Kaleb M. Bartholomew recently completed O cer Candidate School (O.C.S.) at Navel Station Newport. He is the son of Kevin and Cheryl Bartholomew of Diamond, LA.

Diamond Resident Completes Navy Officer Candidate School

News Staff

Monday, July 20, 2026

PPSO Conducts Annual Active Threat Training at Belle Chasse Primary School

News Staff

Monday, July 20, 2026

From June 22 - July 1, PPSO Deputies conducted their annual Active Threat Training at the Belle Chasse Primary School that included stepby- step instructional exercises and multiple live simulation scenarios.

From left: Corrections – Deputy Edward Handy, Enforcement – Deputy Katie Gongre, Sheri Jerry Turlich and Administration Lakrisha Franklin.

PPSO Holds 2nd Quarter Awards Presentation

News Staff

Monday, July 20, 2026

On Monday, July 13, Sheriff Jerry Turlich was honored to recognize the PPSO Quarterly Award recipients for the 2nd Quarter (October - December 2025) of the 2025 - 2026 fiscal year.2nd Quarter:• Deputy Katie Gongre - Enforcement • LakrishaFranklin-Administration• DeputyEdwardHandy-Corrections Join...

Joleigh Buras placed 10th in the junior division visual color photography category at the National Junior Beta Convention with her photo 'Banana Spider on Web'.

BVES Student Earns Top-10 Finish at National Junior Beta Convention

News Staff

Monday, July 20, 2026

National Beta Club member, Joleigh Buras, represented BVES at the National Junior Beta Convention, held June 23-27, 2026, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

in the garden

Anna Timmerman Lsu Ac H A

Monday, July 20, 2026

Plants Get Sunburned Too!It’s no secret that summers in our area are not particularly comfortable or fun.

Superintendent Ritz Concerned Over Impacts from Governor's Executive Order

Justin Walton

Monday, July 20, 2026

ORDER – Over the past year, the salaries of teachers and other school system employees have been a major source of contention within state politics.

Commissioners Deny Proposed Policy Granting More Access to Port Records

Justin Walton

Monday, July 20, 2026

PORT – At the previous July 9 Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District PPHTD) meeting, district 5 commissioner Patty McCarty put forward an ordinance to establish a policy allowing port commissioners to gain access to port records without a public records request.

Everyone had a wonderful night dressed in the best pink dresses, pearls, and tiaras.

PMC and PPC Host Pretty in Pink Ball

Emilie Adams

Monday, July 20, 2026

BALL – On Friday, July 10, representatives of the Plaquemines Parish Medical Center and Plaquemines Primary Care hosted the Pretty in Pink: Crowned in Confi dence Princess Ball.

From left: C.J. Barrois and Sheri Jerry Turlich.

Kinder Morgan Continues Support of PPSO with Annual Donation for Active Threat Training

News Staff

Monday, July 20, 2026

DONATION – Kinder Morgan continues its support of the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office (PPSO) by making a $10,000 monetary donation dedicated to the purchase of training gear and equipment for active threat training and preparation.C.J. Barrois, General Manager of Kinder Morgan Liquid and Bulk...

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