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New Executive Director Ethridge Attends First Port Meeting

Justin Walton

Monday, August 17, 2026

The new Executive Director for the Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District (PPHTD) James “Bo” Ethridge attended his first meeting on August 13, 2026. And this first meeting for Ethridge was unusually brief, with commissioners deferring the only two actionable items on the agenda.

Council Continues to Debate Potential Change in Legislative Structure

Justin Walton

Monday, August 17, 2026

The proposal to shift the Plaquemines Parish Government’s (PPG) legislative structure from the current 9 district system to one with 5 districts and two at-large seats continues to be the primary issue being addressed by government officials at this time.

Ray Carl 'Tray' Ansardi III Selected as 2026 Orange King

News Staff

Monday, August 17, 2026

Belle Chasse businessman and civic leader Ray Carl 'Tray' Ansardi III was selected to reign as the 2026 Orange King. The announcement came at the Plaquemines Parish Fair and Orange Festival’s August membership meeting.

David Clark

David Clark Announces Candidacy For Council District 4

News Staff

Monday, August 17, 2026

David Clark, a lifelong resident of Plaquemines Parish whose roots run deep from Belle Chasse to Venice, is announcing his candidacy for the Plaquemines Parish Council District 4 seat, bringing with him more than four decades of professional experience in the oil and gas industry, a long history of...

Marla Fisher Cooper

Marla Fisher Cooper Announces Candidacy For Council District 9

News Staff

Monday, August 17, 2026

I am proud to announce my candidacy for Plaquemines Parish Council District 9 in the November 3, 2026 election.As a lifelong resident of Plaquemines Parish, I previously served two terms on the Parish Council (2007– 2014), reaching the two-consecutive- term limit.

Will Wilcox

Will Wilcox Announces Candidacy For Justice of the Peace Ward 6

News Staff

Monday, August 17, 2026

I am a lifelong resident of Plaquemines Parish, and I am proud to call this community home. For 39 years, I have been blessed to share my life with my wife. Together, we have raised four children and are now the proud grandparents of seven grandchildren.

Plaquemines Parish Arrest Reports

News Staff

Monday, August 17, 2026

August 5, 2026Christopher Gregory Carter, 36, New Orleans: 2 fugitive warrants, driving while intoxicated (first offense), operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license, following vehicles too close.

Plaquemines Parish Suits Filed

News Staff

Monday, August 17, 2026

August 3, 2026Suit #70801: Justyn Gilomore vs. Jules Mae - Divorce.Suit #70802: In Re: Patricia Ann Marie Cannon - Tutorship.Suit #70803: Taylor Hunt vs. Michael Bourgeois - Domestic Relief.August 4, 2026Suit #70804: Mariner Finance LLC vs. Ashley J. Compton - Monies Due.

PEACE & JUSTICE

Jim Brown

Monday, August 10, 2026

Bayou State residents are well aware that Louisiana is a pleasant place to live. Some would sarcastically say that we are fat, dumb, and happy down here in the deepest of the deep southern states. The state motto is, after all, Laissez les bons temps rouler.

POINT OF VIEW

Ron Chapman

Monday, August 10, 2026

One December night Margaret and I were quietly watching television when we heard a horrifying noise… like an explosion!

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