News

Taken from Better Louisiana’s annual Louisiana Fact Book.

FROM A RECOVERING POLITICIAN

Garey Forster

Monday, January 26, 2026

Back in 2015, Louisiana employment broke the elusive two-million-jobs mark for the first time. It lasted only 4 months before slipping back under 2 million, where it has remained until recently.

The Ultimate Measure of a Man, or Woman…

Dale Benoit Dale@plaqueminesgazette.com

Monday, January 26, 2026

“Delulu is the Solulu.” “When Confusion Replaces Competence,” and “Mac and Cheese.”Those previous editorials used levity to highlight a very serious situation. Today, there’s no humor—only hard truths.For too long, things at the Plaquemines Port were not improving.

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

Liz Williams

Monday, January 26, 2026

I succumbed to the siren call of Haight Ashbury in San Francisco in 1969. I wanted to eat food that had not been processed and live in peace and harmony with nature. I have no idea if we actually ever accomplished that goal.

LIHEAP Cooling Assistance Available To Low Income Families Who Have Not Received Assistance This Year

News Staff

Monday, January 26, 2026

The Plaquemines Parish Community Action Agency is accepting applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The LIHEAP Program is funded by a grant from the U. S.

Commissioners Accept Contract Termination Request from Tillotson

Justin Walton

Monday, January 26, 2026

Charles Tillotson’s time as the Executive Director of the Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District (PPHTD) officially came to an end on Saturday, January 24.With this departure, Tillotson concludes a just over 3 year stint as the port’s Executive Director which began in November 2022.

Council Takes $1 Million from Emergency Fund for Collapsing Road

Justin Walton

Monday, January 26, 2026

During the January 22 Plaquemines Parish Government (PPG) council meeting, the council unanimously approved an ordinance to take $1 million from the Emergency Fund to finance a project that will repair sewage, drainage, and roadway infrastructure in the Woodland Industrial Park.

PPSO SWAT Team Creates Tactical Shoot House to Enhance Training

News Staff

Monday, January 26, 2026

In February of 2025, the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office (PPSO) SWAT Team were authorized by Sheriff Jerry Turlich to begin construction on a new tactical “shoot house” training facility in Belle Chasse.

Toll Bridge Lawsuits, State Negotiations with Plenary Slow to Progress

Justin Walton

Monday, January 26, 2026

Ever since Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry implemented a suspension of toll collection on the new Belle Chasse Toll Bridge in October 2025 and a series of lawsuits against the bridge were filed (two from different groups of residents and one from the parish government), the situation with the bridge...

LDWF Agents Cite Subject for Hunting Violations in Plaquemines Parish

News Staff

Monday, January 26, 2026

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a subject for alleged hunting violations in Plaquemines Parish on Dec. 12, 2025.Agents cited Harley J. Walker Jr.

Croatian American Society Continues 2026 Membership Renewal and Enrollment

News Staff

Monday, January 26, 2026

Membership is open to all with many benefits being provided. The annual Croatian Festival will be held May 23rd. Many regular events are held each month for members including socials, cooking demonstrations and much more.

Subscribe to