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THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

At this time of year it seems that the oven is always on baking something. So I decided to select a baking book from our collection at the SoFAB Culinary Research Center at Nunez Community College as a book to spotlight.
In the garden

In the garden

In the garden

The LSU AgCenter has a long history of breeding new varieties of sweet potatoes, a staple crop in many of our households. There is a 300-acre research farm owned by LSU in Chase, Louisiana that is dedicated to sweet potato trials, the only such farm in the country.
Map of the 54 acres of land on Main Street, near F. Edward Hebert Boulevard purchased by Plaquemines Parish School Board that will house the new Belle Chasse High School location.

Map of the 54 acres of land on Main Street, near F. Edward Hebert Boulevard purchased by Plaquemines Parish School Board that will house the new Belle Chasse High School location.

School Board Acquires 54 Acres of Land for New BCHS Campus

The Plaquemines Parish School Board recently announced that they had officially acquired 54 acres of land on Main Street near F. Edward Hebert Boulevard so they can further expand and develop the school system. Costing the school board $2.
Venture Global Hosts Toy Giveaway

Venture Global Hosts Toy Giveaway

Venture Global Hosts Toy Giveaway

Venture Glob al hosted their annual Christmas Giveaway event on Saturday, December 13. At this event, the company gave away toys to local families while providing refreshments and pictures with Santa.
PPSO Toys 4 Smiles Krewe Delivers Gifts to Local Schools

PPSO Toys 4 Smiles Krewe Delivers Gifts to Local Schools

PPSO Toys 4 Smiles Krewe Delivers Gifts to Local Schools

Recently, the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff Office's Toys 4 Smiles Krewe traveled around the parish school system (Boothville-Venice Elementary, South Plaquemines Elementary, Belle Chasse Primary, and Phoenix Schools) to donate small gifts to students.
DTR Youth Cheerleaders Host First Annual Sports Banquet

DTR Youth Cheerleaders Host First Annual Sports Banquet

DTR Youth Cheerleaders Host First Annual Sports Banquet

On December 13, 2025 the DTR Youth Cheerleading Teams and their Coaches Lavender Barrois, Barbara Gomillion and Shelby Barthelemy hosted the 1st Annual Youth Sports Banquet. This event was held for all the football teams from 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and their families.