Plaquemines Parish Arrest Reports

November 12, 2025Davy Thomas, 48, Belle Chasse: unauthorized use of a movable (2 counts).Donald Cooper, 46, New Orleans: 5 bench warrants, 2 fugitive warrants.Bradley Allen Daniel, 50, Trinity, TX: remanded by the judge.

Plaquemines Pelicans Special Olympics Team Participates in First State Swimming Meet

On September 21, 2025, The Plaquemines Pelicans Special Olympics team participated in their first state swimming meet. Along with the meet, the athletes got to enjoy a semi-formal dinner the night before the event.

POINT OF VIEW

Sirens were Greek mythological creatures who inhabited a distant island. They sang an enchanting song that lured sailors to approach closer, only to have themselves crushed on the rocky shores.Sadly, this is not all myth.

PEACE & JUSTICE

There is a grave danger for college kids sweeping the country. A new study published this month in Rolling Stone Magazine found that 67% of college students living on campus are betting on sports. The lengthy study, by the way, was co-authored by my grandson, Eli Senor, who lives in New York City.

Another Missed Opportunity for Course Correction

History is full of warnings about the consequences of refusing to change course. The RMS Titanic remains the most iconic example — a catastrophic failure to course correct.

The Louisiana SPCA’s MVPets of the Week!

Meet Cletus, a 2-year-old grey and white pup looking for his fur-ever home. Cletus loves to play and engage with his people. Whether it's a lively game of fetch, a friendly round of tug-of-war, or simply being at your side, he's happiest when he's spending time with those he loves.

FROM A RECOVERING POLITICIAN

The Biden Autopen Scandal is just another example of a President not in control. Most voters suspect that members of Joe Biden’s administration improperly used the autopen to usurp presidential authority and support crim inal prosecution for aides implicated in the scandal.

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

In the duplicate pile at the SoFAB Culinary Library at Nunez Community College I found The Sopranos Family Cookbook. It was written by Allen Rucker and the recipes were developed by Michele Scicolone. David Chase developed the stories for the characters.

in the garden

Protecting Young Fruit Trees for WinterIn making the rounds to local garden centers this month, the change in the season is apparent.

Three Arrests Made in Connection to an Attempted Armed Robbery in Boothville

The Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office (PPSO) announces the arrests of Dykerrean Purvis, 23, of Boothville, Elijah Taylor, 21, of Boothville and Terris James, 21, of Holden, Louisiana on the charge of Attempted Armed Robbery that occurred in Boothville.