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PEACE & JUSTICE

Jim Brown

Monday, January 19, 2026

I have a sad announcement to make. Politics is just no fun anymore in Louisiana. Let’s hope with new LSU Coach Lane Kiffin we have something to enjoy. But not politics.Reams of books have been written about the colorful characters that ran the Bayou state throughout its history.

POINT OF VIEW

Ron Chapman

Monday, January 19, 2026

A horrid event unfolded on the streets of Minneapolis this past week. A young mother took a stand protesting ICE operations when a confrontation arose. She apparently blocked the street, When confronted by ICE officers she became belligerent, then tried to leave the scene. She may have panicked.

Louisiana’s Closed Primary Shift Risks Fixing What Isn’t Broken

Dale Benoit Dale@plaqueminesgazette.com

Monday, January 19, 2026

For many years, Louisiana has stood apart from most of the country with its “jungle primary” election system. In previous elections, all candidates, regardless of party, appeared on the same ballot. Voters chose freely.

National Train Your Dog Month: Building Better Bonds Through Training

News Staff

Monday, January 19, 2026

January is National Train Your Dog Month, a perfect time to focus on one of the most important aspects of pet ownership: training.

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

Liz Williams

Monday, January 19, 2026

We don’t collect too many magazines at the SoFAB Culinary Research Center at Nunez Community College. There just isn’t space, and many magazines have been digitized. We do collect examples of magazines that stopped publication before the internet, but only those that are all about food and drink.

State Supreme Court Approves Port Attorney's Application to Serve as In-House Legal Counsel

Justin Walton

Monday, January 19, 2026

The new in-house legal counsel Plaquemines Parish Port Harbor & Terminal District (PPHTD) Executive Director Charles Tillotson officially brought on board back in August 2025 has recently been approved by the Louisiana Supreme Court to actually provide legal advice.

U.S. Supreme Court Hears Arguments on PPG's Lawsuit Against Chevron

Justin Walton

Monday, January 19, 2026

On Monday, January 12, the United States Supreme Court heard arguments over whether the 25th Judicial District Court (JDC) ruling on the Plaquemines Parish Government’s (PPG) 2012 lawsuit against Chevron for their role in causing coastal erosion/ environmental harm within the parish should remain...

Plaquemines Parish resident and renowned Louisiana attorney Philip Cossich Jr. passed away December 29th at the age of 67.

Parish Attorney and Resident Phil Cossich Passes Away at 67

Justin Walton

Monday, January 19, 2026

In the final days of 2025, Plaquemines Parish resident and renowned Louisiana attorney Philip Cossich Jr. passed away in his home. He was 67 years old.Since Cossich’s death, much has been written and said about the parish attorney.

Logan is joined at the Hollywood premiere with Freddy Fazbear, an animatronic from the film.

Child Actor Logan Horwitz Delights with New Horror Movie

Emilie Adams

Monday, January 19, 2026

Like many other 8-year-olds, Belle Chasse native Logan Horwitz has a range of hobbies and interests, such as soccer and basketball. He enjoys playing with his dog, Indy, as well as with his friends and sister. However, a very special hobby of his is acting.

Commissioners Set to Vote on Tillotson Termination Resolution

Justin Walton

Monday, January 19, 2026

At the January 8 Plaquemines Parish Port Harbor & Terminal District (PPHTD) meeting, an introduction to terminate the contract of Executive Director Charles Tillotson was introduced under district 1 commissioner Tyronne Edwards’s name.

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