Plaquemines Leaders Attend Mural Dedication in New Orleans

On October 3, Parish President Keith Hinkley, parish council members, Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, and other Plaquemines representatives traveled to New Orleans, specifically the WDSU building, for a dedication of a mural.

Plaquemines Parish Arrest Reports

October 1, 2025Jesse Edward Toney, 35, Alexandria: disturbing the peace in a violent and tumultuous manner, resisting an officer (2 counts), disarming a police officer, simple battery (2 counts), simple criminal damage ($ 1,000-$ 50,000).Cory Michael Cantenes, 33, Meraux: remanded by judge.

PEACE & JUSTICE

There is a big push now by insurance companies to sell you insurance in case you shoot somebody. Not that farfetched if you look at all the shootings taking place in the news. So, have you purchased your gun insurance yet?

POINT OF VIEW

I have witnessed Presidential Debates since Kennedy and Nixon in 1960. The opponents always treated one another with respect and focused on the important issues of the day. The purpose was to highlight their political differences and the direction they sought to lead the nation.

FROM A RECOVERING POLITICIAN

After being governor for one year and 9 months (nearly half of his term), Jeff Landry recently announced a package of four initiatives aimed at improving Louisiana’s business climate and ensuring that local companies can benefit from the wave of major industrial projects coming into the state: 1.

Bridge Saga Turns Rosy for a Change

The long, frustrating saga of the Belle Chasse Toll Bridge took an unexpected— but very welcomed—turn last week when Governor Jeff Landry issued a letter to Plenary Infrastructure ordering an immediate suspension of toll collections.

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

Every week I find an interesting pamphlet or book from the SoFAB Culinary Research Center at Nunez Community College. This week the pamphlet contains directions for the food that America ate in 1796.

Saltwater Issue

The recent Mississippi River sill construction to mitigate the current saltwater issue is confusing.The annual cost of the Mississippi River sill was about $60,000,000 per year for the last three years. This year's cost may be in that range.

Give Kids a Chance Act

As a Louisiana grandfather, I’ve seen what it means for families to fight for their kids’ health. But for too many families facing rare diseases, there’s not even a treatment to fight for. That’s something Congress can change right now—by passing the Give Kids a Chance Act.

Battle of the Boot: A Rivalry Rooted in Resilience

HURRICANEALERT!Every fall in Plaquemines Parish, one football game carries more weight than any other: the “Battle of the Boot” between Belle Chasse High School and South Plaquemines High School.