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The Plaquemines Parish Schools Educator of the Year district winners from left: Tonya Redmond, Chere' Richards, Denise Cooper, Leaunta Bellock, Jeannine Danos, Celeste Taylor, Richard Duplessis, Kaylee Boaz, Hannah Smith, Christina Lauricella, and Michelle Robichaux. Photo by Brandon Xuereb

The Plaquemines Parish Schools Educator of the Year district winners from left: Tonya Redmond, Chere' Richards, Denise Cooper, Leaunta Bellock, Jeannine Danos, Celeste Taylor, Richard Duplessis, Kaylee Boaz, Hannah Smith, Christina Lauricella, and Michelle Robichaux. Photo by Brandon Xuereb

Plaquemines Parish Schools Educator of the Year Gala: A Night to Honor Educational Excellence

Emilie Adams
Monday, December 8, 2025
On November 20, 2025, the Belle Chasse Rotary Club Foundation Inc. presented the third annual Plaquemines Parish Schools Educator of the Year Gala. Held at The National WWII Museum, this prestigious celebration honors the outstanding educators and school personnel of Plaquemines Parish.
From left: District Attorney Charles J. Ballay, Clerk of Court Kim Turlich Vaughan, 1st Assistant District Attorney Sarah Ansardi Tesvich, Ante Tesvich, Chief Deputy Lon Boudreaux, and Parish President Keith Hinkley.

From left: District Attorney Charles J. Ballay, Clerk of Court Kim Turlich Vaughan, 1st Assistant District Attorney Sarah Ansardi Tesvich, Ante Tesvich, Chief Deputy Lon Boudreaux, and Parish President Keith Hinkley.

Sarah Tesvich Appointed to First Assistant District Attorney Role

Justin Walton
Monday, December 8, 2025
With the retirement of 1st Assistant District Attorney (ADA) Jerry Lobrano approaching, District Attorney Charles Ballay needed to appoint a new individual to the position.
From Left: Sergeant Norman Phillips, Charlie Firneno, Sheri Jerry Turlich, Commandant Matthew Voss & Captain Mark Sauer

From Left: Sergeant Norman Phillips, Charlie Firneno, Sheri Jerry Turlich, Commandant Matthew Voss & Captain Mark Sauer

PPSO Young Marines Program Receives Donation From the Marine Corps League

News Staff
Monday, December 1, 2025
Thanks to a generous donation by the Marine Corps League New Orleans, Paul E. Boyd Detachment #579, the PPSO Young Marines Program will be upgrading their uniforms from the old woodland style camouflage to the digital camouflage uniform.
PEACE & JUSTICE

PEACE & JUSTICE

PEACE & JUSTICE

Jim Brown
Monday, December 1, 2025
Louisiana Governor Jimmy Davis died 25 years ago this month. He was my friend and a great supporter for many years.Besides serving two terms as Louisiana Governor, he wrote the song that could be the most recognized American song worldwide.
POINT OF VIEW

POINT OF VIEW

POINT OF VIEW

Ron Chapman
Monday, December 1, 2025
It is hard to imagine that we are on the cusp of another holiday season. It seems just a short time ago we toasted the New Year. Time is just racing by.This is the time of the year when we show our appreciation for our friends and family. In times of trouble, these are our support group. I know!
THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

Liz Williams
Monday, December 1, 2025
As we celebrate Thanksgiving, I would like to give thanks for Chef Paul Prudhomme and his memory. Although Louisiana food was known for its uniqueness around the world, it was Chef Paul who explained it in his cookbooks and in his television shows.
in the garden

in the garden

in the garden

Anna Timmerman Lsu Ac H A
Monday, December 1, 2025
Use the Cool Season to Dig and Divide PerennialsIf you have existing perennial plants in your landscape that you’d like to move or spread to new areas, now is a fantastic time.
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