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Drama, Drama Everywhere!

Garey Forster

Monday, September 1, 2025

Most eyes focused on Texas and California redrawing Congressional Districts as fights began between Republicans and Democrats gerrymandering to their own advantage.

Twenty Years Ago Katrina Tried To Wash Us Away!

Jim Brown

Monday, September 1, 2025

Just as most Americans remember where they were on 9/11, those of us living on the Gulf Coast remember the fear and concern that enveloped our region twenty years ago on August 29th. A lady named Katrina changed many of our lives.

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

Liz Williams

Monday, September 1, 2025

I have been writing this column about the SoFAB Culinary Research Center at Nunez Community College for about 2 years. The Center has come a long way. We are ready to accept volunteers to help us.

Twenty Years After Katrina: Lessons Learned in Pet Evacuation and Rescue

News Staff

Monday, September 1, 2025

This year marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated the city of New Orleans. Before Katrina, it was estimated that over 260,000 families had pets, and around 104,000 pets were abandoned during the crisis.

Katie Brasted, Executive Director, Woodlands Conservancy, Kelly Haynie, CEO, Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank Campus, Guy Davis, Board Member, Fundraising Chair, Woodlands Conservancy

Ochsner Medical Center – West Bank Campus Announces Sponsorship for Woodlands 5K Trail Run to promote Community Health and Wellness

News Staff

Monday, September 1, 2025

When Kelly Haynie, CEO of Ochsner Medical Center – West Bank Campus was presented with the opportunity to partner with Woodlands Conservancy on their family friendly 5K Trail Run and 6th Annual Hikea- Thon event, he didn’t hesitate to claim the opportunity for the hospital to be the Presenting...

in the garden

Anna Timmerman Lsu Ac H A

Monday, September 1, 2025

Summer Master Gardener Class Grows Connections, CommunityThirteen local gardeners took the time this summer to sharpen their skills while beating the heat.

Plaquemines Parish hosts memorial event commemorating the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina in the Fort Jackson Museum and Welcome Center. Pictured at the Katrina commemoration are: (from left) Councilman Ronnie Newsom, Councilman Tyronne Edwards, Earl Armstrong, Parish President Keith Hinkley, Councilman Mark “Hobbo” Cognevich, Councilman Brian Champaign and Councilman Mitch Jurisich.

Parish Hosts Memorial Event for Katrina's 20th Anniversary

Justin Walton

Monday, September 1, 2025

Plaquemines Parish hosted a special Hurricane Katrina Memorial event for the storm’s 20th anniversary on August 29. One purpose of the event was to remember the devastation that the storm wrought on the parish— and how drastically it altered the parish’s development.

Parish Establishes Committee to Analyze Solutions for Employee Hiring, Retention

Justin Walton

Monday, September 1, 2025

During the August 28 Plaquemines Parish Government (PPG) meeting, council members unanimously approved a resolution to establish a committee that will analyze how the parish recruits, hires, trains, and generally oversees employees.

M/V Pride Ferry Returns to Service, Port Looks to Prevent Furture Shut Downs

Justin Walton

Monday, September 1, 2025

The Plaquemines Parish ferry system returned to full operations on Monday, August 25 when the M/V Pride officially completed a set of emergency repairs.

New Port Attorney Lacks Certification to Work in Louisiana

Justin Walton

Monday, September 1, 2025

During the August 28 Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District (PPHTD) meeting, commissioners officially welcomed their new in-house legal counsel Jacob Lee to the port.

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