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DTR Cheerleaders Provide Holiday Baskets to Parish Residents in Need

News Staff

Monday, December 1, 2025

The DTR Cheerleaders donated their thanksgiving baskets to Plaquemines Parish residents in need on November 22. In total, the cheerleaders handed out three baskets, with one going to a family in the Buras, another in the Boothville Venice area, and another in the Port Sulphur-Diamond area.

Lawsuit Against Toll Bridge Moved to Federal Court

Justin Walton

Monday, December 1, 2025

The lawsuit filed by local attorney Leo Palazzo against Plenary Infrastructure Belle Chasse, Plenary Louisiana Tolling, Kapsch Trafficom USA, and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) just experienced its first roadblock that will lengthen how long it takes before it's...

PPG to Host Tree Lightings, Other Christmas Themed Events

Justin Walton

Monday, December 1, 2025

The Plaquemines Parish Government (PPG) will be hosting its annual Christmas Tree Lightings around the parish to ring in the 2025 Christmas Holiday.During the week of December 8, PPG will hold these lighting events at various government buildings in each section of the parish.

From Left: Jason Frederick, C.J. Barrois, Sheri Jerry Turlich & Mike Mahoney

Kinder Morgan Donation Dedicated to Active Shooting Training

News Staff

Monday, December 1, 2025

Kinder Morgan recently made a $10,000 monetary donation to the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office (PPSO) that was dedicated to the purchase of training gear and equipment for continual active shooting training and preparation.C.J.

Masonry Products Sales Acquires Brick & Block Products

News Staff

Monday, November 24, 2025

Masonry Products Sales, Inc. acquired Brick and Block Products, LLC. on November 1, 2025. The two companies have been formidable local competitors for decades. As a result of the sale, Masonry Products Sales will offer both company’s exclusive product lines.

Victor Battle

Victor Battle Sentenced to 30 Years for Murder of Billy Ray Saunier

News Staff

Monday, November 24, 2025

In a solemn courtroom at the Plaquemines Parish Courthouse, Victor Battle pleaded guilty Tuesday, November 18, 2025, to the August 26, 2024, murder of Billy Ray Saunier and was sentenced to 30 years in prison.

PEACE & JUSTICE

Jim Brown

Monday, November 24, 2025

Here’s my question to you in this week’s column. Do you feel lucky? Not the luck you would want if you were confronted by Dirty Harry. Remember Clint Eastwood’s words: “You’ve got to ask yourself one question: “Do I feel lucky? Well do you punk?

FROM A RECOVERING POLITICIAN

Garey Forster

Monday, November 24, 2025

Democrats are livid about what President Donald Trump has been accomplishing. They want Trump to fail, even if it means hurting America and all of us.Democrats have tried to block Trump through the courts, with demonstrations, and even the most extended government shutdown ever.

POINT OF VIEW

Ron Chapman

Monday, November 24, 2025

One thing leads to another.Americans just faced forty-five days of a government shutdown. This exercise in futility cost our nation nearly $90 billion, some estimates even higher.

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

Liz Williams

Monday, November 24, 2025

There are a lot of updates to share with you about our ongoing organization and collections at the SoFAB Research Center at Nunez Community College. I would like to extend an invitation to all schools in the area who might be interested in a field trip to visit a special library.

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