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in the garden

Anna Timmerman Lsu Ac H A

Monday, July 21, 2025

A recent LSU AgCenter study at the Hammond Research Station investigated various landscape mulch materials, their thickness in garden beds, and how well they helped to suppress weedy, unwanted plants.

State Port Commission Lists Peters Road Bridge As 'Critical Project

Justin Walton

Monday, July 21, 2025

The Louisiana Ports and Waterways Investment Commission, a state board created during the 2024 Legislative Session for the purpose of overseeing the various ports around the state, held a public meeting at the Port of New Orleans in the afternoon of June 17.

Fixed Water Main Breaks Greatly Improves Water Pressure Throughout Parish

Justin Walton

Monday, July 21, 2025

At the past few council meetings, members of the Plaquemines Parish Government (PPG) administration and council have noted that water pressure throughout the parish has been much improved.

Parish Government 'Shuts Down' Due To Ordinance Limiting Administration's Spending

Justin Walton

Monday, July 21, 2025

On Thursday, July 17, the Plaquemines Parish Government (PPG) experienced something of a “government shutdown.

Mid-Barataria Diversion Project Officially Terminated

Justin Walton

Monday, July 21, 2025

The Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project planned to be developed in Plaquemines Parish has been officially terminated.

During the July 10 Plaquemines Parish council meeting, LED representative Pat Witty presented a certificate of achievement to PPG Economic Development Director Kelly DiMarco and the Economic Development Steering Committee in honor of their hard work and dedication.

Plaquemines Parish Earns Louisiana Development Ready Community Designation

News Staff

Monday, July 21, 2025

Plaquemines Parish has been officially recognized by Louisiana Economic Development (LED) as the state's newest Louisiana Development Ready Community (LDRC).

Plaquemines Parish Arrest Reports

News Staff

Monday, July 21, 2025

July 9, 2025Jacoby Xavier Brown, 32, Port Sulphur: 2 bench warrants, fugitive warrant.Robert T.

Plaquemines Parish Suits Filed

News Staff

Monday, July 21, 2025

July 10, 2025Suit #69851: Cintas Corporation No. 2 vs. Friends Auto Repair and Sale LLC Breach of Contract.July 11, 2025Suit #69852: Devin Miller vs. Cerissa Black - Domestic Relief.Suit #69853: Vincent Robertson vs. Naya Williams - Domestic Relief.Suit #69854: Angela Robertson vs.

Intermittent LA 23 Nighttime Lane Closures Scheduled To Begin In August

News Staff

Monday, July 14, 2025

The Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel Replacement Project announces the extension of short-term intermittent lane closures from Aug. 8 through Oct. 10, 2025.The lane closures will affect northbound and southbound traffic on LA-23 between Dale Ave. and Barriere Rd.

The Supremes Were Busy

Garey Forster

Monday, July 14, 2025

Last week marked a year since President Joe Biden showed America and the world how diminished he was as Commander-In-Chief during his first and only 2024 Presidential Debate with Donald Trump.

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