Privatization of Mosquito Control Department Fails by Split Vote

The Plaquemines Parish Council considered an ordinance to “dissolve” the government’s mosquito control department and outsource mosquito control responsibilities to Vector Disease Control International at its July 9 meeting.

Despite Concerns of 'Malfeasance', Port Commissioners Appoint New Executive Director

After months of the Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District (PPHTD) struggling through a tense transitional period—where commissioners attempted to manage port operations without centralized leadership and numerous highend staff members resigned— the port has finally hired the next Executive...

Former Parish Attorney and 33-year Veteran of Law Leo Palazzo Will Qualify for Plaquemines Parish District Attorney

Prominent Belle Chasse attorney and businessman Leo Palazzo, a 33-year veteran of law who has served in nearly every jurisdiction in Louisiana’s justice system, announced today that he will qualify on August 5th as a candidate for District Attorney of Plaquemines Parish.