News

A Pattern of Mismanagement: The Port’s Excuses Have Run Out

Monday, November 10, 2025

The latest audit of the Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District should alarm every taxpayer in this parish. Once again, auditors found that the Port is violating state law, ignoring procurement policies, and spending public money without authorization.

The Forgotten Kitchen

Liz Williams

Monday, November 10, 2025

When food and museums come together, I am happiest. A book from 1973 called A Culinary Collection from the Metropolitan Museum of Art called to me.

Turner Found Guilty in Attempted Home Invasion Trial in Plaquemines Parish

News Staff

Monday, November 10, 2025

A man accused of attempting to force his way into a Port Sulphur home in 2023 was found guilty today in a trial before Judge Kevin Conner in Plaquemines Parish.

Plaquemines Parish Announces Small Business Week to be Held November 22–29

News Staff

Monday, November 10, 2025

The Plaquemines Parish Tourism Commission and Plaquemines Parish Government are proud to announce Plaquemines Parish Small Business Week, taking place November 22nd–29th!

Spartan Spotlight on Alabama

News Staff

Monday, November 10, 2025

SPARTAN SPOTLIGHTThe mission of Phoenix High School is to enable students to learn and achieve their full potential. We, at Phoenix High School, are dedicated to making that mission possible. We have organized and hosted many academic events and activities to make that mission a reality.

Plaquemines Parish Schools Receives LDOE Models of Excellence Award for Freedom Framework Implementation

News Staff

Monday, November 10, 2025

Plaquemines Parish Schools is proud to announce that it has been recognized by the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) with the prestigious Models of Excellence Award for the district’s exemplary implementation of the Freedom Framework in K-12 social studies classrooms.

in the garden

Anna Timmerman Lsu Ac H A

Monday, November 10, 2025

Overwintering MirlitonsA local favorite when it comes to vegetables, with much lore and plenty of interest is the mirliton.

Political Tensions within Port Snap as Commissioners Discuss Implications of 2024 Audit

Justin Walton

Monday, November 10, 2025

Political conflict within the Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District (PPHTD) was at an all time high at their November 3 special meeting to review the port’s 2024 audit from the Louisiana Legislative Auditor (LLA).

State Transportation Committee Gives Update on Toll Bridge Situation at Latest Hearing

Justin Walton

Monday, November 10, 2025

In the afternoon November 5, the Louisiana Legislature's Joint Committee on Transportation, Highways, and Public Works held a discussion on the situation surrounding the Belle Chasse Toll Bridge.

Palazzo Seeks 'Class Certification' in Lawsuit Against Toll Bridge

Justin Walton

Monday, November 10, 2025

The first hearing in 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) over the Belle Chasse Toll Bridge has been officially set.

Subscribe to