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Plaquemines Parish Superintendent Dr. Shelley M. Ritz (left) accepts Models of Excellence award from State Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley (left) during a ceremony held at Belle Chasse Middle. Photos taken by Ted Beasley

School Board Discusses 'Model of Excellence Award' at Latest Meeting

Justin Walton

Monday, March 9, 2026

The Plaquemines Parish School System was recently awarded one of the highest honors any school system in Louisiana could receive.

Low River Leads to Increase in Transportation by Rail

Justin Walton

Monday, March 9, 2026

Over the past few months, Plaquemines Parish and the entire westbank in general has seen a noticeable increase in long railcars rolling through communities, causing more frequent traffic congestion as drivers wait for the trains to pass over several intersections on their way down the parish.

Parish Legislators Prepare to Work for Solution on Toll Bridge in 2026 Session

Justin Walton

Monday, March 9, 2026

The 2026 Legislative Session officially began on Monday, March 9, with state legislators and officials from all over Louisiana gathered in Baton Rouge to begin the months-long process of working through bills to address a wide variety of issues, fund projects planned/ occurring across the state,...

Historical Association Meeting Speakers Presents History of the CBA

Emilie Adams

Monday, March 9, 2026

Dave Cvitanovich, a local Plaquemines Croatian-American historian, presented the History of the Croatian Benevolent Association on March 3rd at the Plaquemines Historical Association meeting.

Woodlands Conservancy Earns National Recognition

News Staff

Monday, March 2, 2026

One thing that unites us as a nation is land. Americans strongly support protecting the open spaces they cherish. Since 2001, Woodlands Conservancy has worked to conserve and steward the natural landscapes that define our region.

NNA is Disappointed With Supreme Court Decision in USPS v. Konan That Weakens Accountability And Puts Newspapers At Risk

News Staff

Monday, March 2, 2026

The recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in USPS v. Konan delivers a significant setback for newspapers and other businesses that rely on the nation’s mail system, narrowing the ability to hold the United States Postal Service accountable for service failures.

PEACE & JUSTICE

Jim Brown

Monday, March 2, 2026

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has stirred up a hornet’s nest back in the Bayou State over his Facebook comments about eating a Louisiana delicacy. The Senator had this to say: “Found this raccoon in my backyard. We ate him for breakfast.” He even included a photo of the raccoon.

POINT OF VIEW

Ron Chapman

Monday, March 2, 2026

I recently read ‘Pandora’s Keepers” which I mentioned in an earlier article. It discusses the lives of the nuclear scientists who developed the atomic bomb at Los Alamos.

Where Are We Headed?

Garey Forster

Monday, March 2, 2026

Those who like to compare or call President Donald Trump, Hitler, prove hatred or emotion, ignore facts and history. It’s ridiculous to compare Germany from 100 years ago to the United States today. It’s either a fundamental misreading of history or contributory negligence.

King of the District… or Sometimes Queen

Dale Benoit Dale@plaqueminesgazette.com

Monday, March 2, 2026

Last week, I recapped the history of governance in Plaquemines Parish and how it has evolved over time. As with most institutions, traces of prior systems still linger.

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