Hinkley Selected To Serve As 79th Orange King

The Plaquemines Parish Orange Festival officially announced Parish President Keith Hinkley was selected as 79th Orange King during the selection process held in early August.

Lane Closures Extended On LA-23

The Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel Replacement Project announces the extension of short-term intermittent lane closures from Wednesday, Aug. 20 through Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. The lane closures will affect northbound and southbound traffic on LA-23 between Dale Ave.

School Bus Safety: Important Reminders for Drivers

The 2025-2026 school year has officially begun, with students returning to their classrooms on August 8, 2025. For residents who commute throughout the parish daily, this means that buses full of students will be back on the road each weekday morning and afternoon.

Agents Cite Subject for Shrimping During a Closed Season in St. Bernard Parish

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division agents cited a subject for an alleged shrimping violation on Aug. 1 in St. Bernard Parish.Agents cited Julienne G. Creppell lll, 56, of Buras, for using skimmer nets during a closed shrimping season.

Agents Cite 12 Subjects for Fishing License Violations in Plaquemines Parish

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division agents wrote 24 citations for alleged recreational fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish on July 25 and 26.

Twenty-Five Years

This Fall I will be celebrating twenty-five years teaching at Nunez Community College. I have been blessed with the opportunity to work with so many wonderful colleagues and enjoy sharing knowledge with young minds.History is my passion and I try to convey its importance to my students.

Unified Port Strategy?

The Port of New Orleans recently authorized its president to enter a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) with four other Louisiana Mississippi River ports to develop a collaborative marketing strategy.A professional consulting firm (Polaris Analytics & Consulting) will assist in creating the plan.

Managing Nibbling and Teething in Younger Pets

As temperatures climb in our area, more puppies and kittens are entering shelters and homes due to the seasonal increase in breeding. Whether you’ve adopted from the Louisiana SPCA or brought home a new pet from a store, the early days with a young animal can be full of surprises.