Louisiana Students Make Strong Advanced Placement Gains

New national Advanced Placement (AP) data released by the College Board shows Louisiana high school students are making significant progress. The share of AP exams where students have earned a score that qualifies for college credit has increased by 24.

Plaquemines 4-H Kicks Off the Program Year With Hands-on Learning

LSU AgCenter’s 4-H program in Plaquemines Parish is growing as more students and teachers join in on the educational fun!

in the garden

Camellia Tea Scale Tough to EliminateTea scale is an insect pest that pops up in camellias, sasanquas, and some hollies. Populations of this tiny insect tend to increase during periods of hot, dry weather like we’re having.

Governor Landry Announces Suspension of Tolls on New Belle Chasse Bridge

After several months of struggling with the poorly implemented tolling practices of the new Belle Chasse Bridge, built and operated by Plenary Group— through a first-of-its-kind Public Private Partnership (P3) with the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development— Plaquemines Parish...

Plaquemines Parish Arrest Reports

September 24, 2025Travis Lawson, 46, Marrero: fugitive warrant, possession of stolen firearm, felon in possession of concealed weapons, open container, when lights lamps required, no insurance, possession of drug paraphernalia (2 counts), possession of marijuana (14 grams or less), possession of...

LIHEAP Cooling Assistance Available To Low Income Families Who Have Not Received Assistance This Year

The Plaquemines Parish Community Action Agency is accepting applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The LIHEAP Program is funded by a grant from the U. S.

More Ups Than Downs

“Louisiana Fact Book: Facts for the Future” measures 35 indicators in five key issue areas to determine whether the state is progressing. It provides an overall picture of Louisiana's well-being. You can read the whole thing at https://betterla.org/programs/louisiana-fact-book/.