Plaquemines Parish Announces Small Business Week to be Held November 22–29

The Plaquemines Parish Tourism Commission and Plaquemines Parish Government are proud to announce Plaquemines Parish Small Business Week, taking place November 22nd–29th!

Spartan Spotlight on Alabama

SPARTAN SPOTLIGHTThe mission of Phoenix High School is to enable students to learn and achieve their full potential. We, at Phoenix High School, are dedicated to making that mission possible. We have organized and hosted many academic events and activities to make that mission a reality.

Plaquemines Parish Schools Receives LDOE Models of Excellence Award for Freedom Framework Implementation

Plaquemines Parish Schools is proud to announce that it has been recognized by the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) with the prestigious Models of Excellence Award for the district’s exemplary implementation of the Freedom Framework in K-12 social studies classrooms.

in the garden

Overwintering MirlitonsA local favorite when it comes to vegetables, with much lore and plenty of interest is the mirliton.

Plaquemines Parish School System Hosts Trunk or Treat

On Tuesday, October 28, the Plaquemines Parish school system put on a "Trunk-or Treat" event for its special needs students from all over the parish. Several stations out of the back of people's trunks were set up so these students could enjoy a trick-or-treating style event.

Plaquemines Parish Arrest Reports

October 30, 2025Steward Francis Phillips III, 23, Port Sulphur: reckless operation of a vehicle, operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license.October 31, 2025Aretha Lashera Paddio, 46, Dayton, TX: bench warrant.Devon Lamar Robinson, 44, Baton Rouge: 3 bench warrants, fugitive warrant.

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

A charming little book that seems perfect for this season, as we look forward to pumpkins for Halloween, and other squashes for Thanksgiving, is called Zuchhini, Pumpkins & Squash. It was written by Kathleen Desmond Stang with illustrations by Diane Varney. It was published in 1998.