in the garden

Bring in the Hummingbirds with These Nectar PlantsOne of my favorite wildlife species that visit my garden are the hummingbirds. There’s something about their presence on my flowers that makes me feel like I’m doing something right.

Legislation to Pay Off Toll Bridge Advances Through Committee

Legislation from State Representative Jacob Braud seeking to pay off the Belle Chasse Bridge Project so residents will no longer have the fear of tolls hanging over their heads received a major vote of confidence in a recent state government committee hearing.

Nielsen Investments Expands Office

Nielsen Investments held a ribbon- cutting ceremony on April 23 to celebrate their newly expanded office. They then welcomed the elected officials and community members to see the additions themselves with an open house.

Plaquemines Parish Suits Filed

April 16, 2026Suit #70491: Instep Federal Credit Union vs. Zada A. Jackson - Monies Due.Suit #70492: Mariya Washington vs. Stephan Washington Jr. - Divorce.Suit #70493: Trampas Wood, Trampas Lee Wood vs. Christie Wood, Christie Ann Wood - Divorce.

Plaquemines Parish Arrest Reports

April 15, 2026Leon McGee, 30, Gretna: 2 fugitive warrants, operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license, no insurance, improper display of temporary license plate.Jonathan Caleb Grim, 18, Empire: indecent behavior with juveniles (2 counts).

PEACE & JUSTICE

Two hundred and ten years ago, Louisiana was the center of a major turning point in both American and world history. The War of 1812 was the first time in the short life of the nation’s history that the U.S.

POINT OF VIEW

Iran is a rogue state. It began forty-seven years ago when Ayatollah Ali Khomeine took over, seized the American embassy, then held embassy staff hostage for 444 days. An embassy is that nation's property. Invading an embassy is tantamount to invading the nation itself. That was an act of war!