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POINT OF VIEW

Ron Chapman

Monday, July 14, 2025

Once again our media minions have it wrong. They seem incapable of getting any story correct.Americans just witnessed the tortured process of getting President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill passed through Congress.

PEACE & JUSTICE

Jim Brown

Monday, July 14, 2025

Fifty-eight years. That’s how long ago it’s been since Brother Jimmy Swaggart’s father, also a minister, came into my small Ferriday law office where I was a sole practitioner, and asked me to incorporate his church.

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

Liz Williams

Monday, July 14, 2025

I have been gone from Louisiana for the past 2 weeks. I really missed it. While the cheese in Wisconsin is wonderful and deserves the attention that it gets, and summer corn reaches almost the level of fetish, I missed the food at home.

Plaquemines Coach And Athletes Selected For 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

News Staff

Monday, July 14, 2025

Plaquemines Parish Special Olympics coach and athletes were chosen to represent Louisiana at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. The national event hosted in Minnesota from June 20-26th will have over 4000 athletes, Unified Partners, 1500 coaches and 10,000 volunteers.

Pelicans Start Strong In 2025 Special Olympics Season

News Staff

Monday, July 14, 2025

Special Olympics-Plaquemines Parish Pelicans off to a great start in 2025. The Pelicans competed in Bowling in February and Basketball in March.

Plaquemines Athletes Shine At Special Olympics State Summer Games

News Staff

Monday, July 14, 2025

Special Olympics State Summer Games was held in May at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana. Athletes from across the state competed in athletics (track and field), basketball, and bocce.

Abigail Easley - 8th place Elementary division.

BVES Student Earns National Recognition In Sculpture At Beta Convention

News Staff

Monday, July 14, 2025

Boothville-Venice Elementary School National Beta Club member Abigail Easley placed 8th in Sculpture at the National Elementary Beta Convention held June 27-29, 2025 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

in the garden

Anna Timmerman Lsu Ac H A

Monday, July 14, 2025

Got a Water Feature?Mosquito Control Options.A water feature in the landscape such as a small pond, fountain, or even a bird bath can add value and curb appeal of your home, visual interest, and attract desirable garden visitors such as songbirds.

Reverend Dr. Michael Wade Jiles Sr. accepts his proclamation from council members. Council - Page 2

Council Overrides Hinkley Veto On Ordinance To Limit Spending

Justin Walton

Monday, July 14, 2025

During the July 10 Plaquemines Parish Government (PPG) meeting, council members voted to “override” the veto of an ordinance by Parish President Keith Hinkley—who was attending the National Association of Counties convention and not in attendance to defend his decision.

Port Prepares for Potential Joint Marketing Campaign with Other Deep Water Ports

Justin Walton

Monday, July 14, 2025

During the July 10 Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District (PPHTD), it was announced that the port will once again be looking to participate with the 5 deep water ports— Plaquemines, St. Bernard, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and the Port of South Louisiana.

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