CORONER'S CORNER

We are increasingly aware of the diagnosis called 'dementia' in the medical news, and, with an aging population, we are hearing about Presidents, movie stars, relatives, and friends who have been affected by this disease. Dementia is NOT a part of natural aging. It is a disease of the brain.

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

I recently stumbled over a pamphlet from Maylie’s Restaurant. This was the fifth printing of the pamphlet, the first being in 1941. The fifth printing was in 1986. Not only does it contain recipes from the restaurant, but it contains a history of “La Maison Maylie et Esparbe.

LDWF Agent Receives Charter Boat Enforcement Award at July Commission Meeting

A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agent was the recipient of a Louisiana Charter Boat Association (LCBA) award at the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission meeting on July 1 in Baton Rouge.Sgt.

Plaquemines Parish Suits Filed

June 25, 2026Suit #70695: Jazzlyn M. West vs. Kendall Stiltner - Restraining Order.Suit #70696: Instep Federal Credit Union vs. Timmery J. Barthelemy - Monies Due.Suit #70697: John A. Mcniven III vs. Kara Hartman - Divorce.June 26, 2026Suit #70698: Rosa Silva vs. Sterling M.

Plaquemines Parish Arrest Reports

June 24, 2026Brittany Marie Lemoine, 37, Belle Chasse: driving while intoxicated (first offense), careless operation of a motor vehicle.June 25, 2026Avery Perro, 46, Franklin: bench warrant.Patrick West, 36, Belle Chasse: violation of a protective order (2 counts), fugitive warrant.

in the garden

Torpedograss One of Louisiana’s Most Frustrating WeedsTorpedograss ( Panicum repens) is an aggressive, invasive grass native to Africa and Eurasia. Pay attention long enough, and you’ll see it in every lawn and garden in our area at some point unless it is actively managed.

2026 Legislative Session for Plaquemines Focuses on Toll Bridge, Funding Dedications

While the 2026 Louisiana Legislative Session officially ended on June 1, legislation that set the state government’s budget (House Bill 1 and 2) had been awaiting approval from Governor Jeff Landry for the past several weeks.