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Parish School District Continues To Earn High Marks In LEAP Tests

Justin Walton
Monday, July 14, 2025
The Plaquemines Parish school system continues to earn high rankings amongst other public school systems throughout the state. According to a series of standardized tests issued by the Louisiana Department of Education’s (LDOE), Plaquemines students are some of the highest performing in the state.

School Board Approves New Facilities Master Plan

Justin Walton
Monday, July 14, 2025
At the July 10 Plaquemines Parish School Board (PPSB) meeting, representatives from CSRS Inc., the company PPSB contracted to conduct their “Facilities Master Plan,” were in attendance to give a presentation on the completion of the plan they’ve been working for the past several months.
Mrs. Monica Wertz Retires After Decades Of Service To Plaquemines Parish Schools

Mrs. Monica Wertz Retires After Decades Of Service To Plaquemines Parish Schools

Mrs. Monica Wertz Retires After Decades Of Service To Plaquemines Parish Schools

News Staff
Monday, July 14, 2025
Plaquemines Parish School Board proudly celebrates the retirement of Mrs. Monica Wertz, whose career in education has been marked by leadership, service, and an unwavering dedication to students and staff.A Port Sulphur native with family roots stretching back to the Bohemia Spillway, Mrs.

Plaquemines Parish Arrests Filed

News Staff
Monday, July 14, 2025
July 2, 2025Jason Wayne Williams, 46, Buras: disturbing the peace by drunkenness.Terrance Ramont McKinney, 53, Duck Hill, MS: flight from an officer, second-degree murder, aggravated obstruction of highway.Daniel M. Villegas Jimenez, 22, Terrytown: possession of schedule II.
Session Town Hall or Newsletter?

Session Town Hall or Newsletter?

Session Town Hall or Newsletter?

Garey Forster
Monday, July 7, 2025
Be prepared for any Town Hall or Newsletter about the recent Louisiana Legislative Session. Consider the following questions for your state representative and/or senator.Do you support Government Transparency?
Independence Day!

Independence Day!

Independence Day!

Ron Chapman
Monday, July 7, 2025
Americans celebrate July 4th with hot dogs, hamburgers, and fireworks, but few fully appreciate the struggle that led to the formation of our nation.The American Revolution took twenty-five years to fully unfold.
THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

Liz Williams
Monday, July 7, 2025
One of my favorite pamphlets at the SoFAB Research Center at Nunez Community College is the one that came from Maylie’s Restaurant. Maylie’s was built in the Faubourg Ste. Marie. The street was originally called Phillips. It became Dryades Street later. The restaurant was on Dryades Street.
in the garden

in the garden

in the garden

Anna Timmerman Lsu Ac H A
Monday, July 7, 2025
Dealing With Summer Lawn Problems?Lawn caretakers across Louisiana are having some headaches trying to maintain a pristine green spread of St. Augustine, zoysia, centipede, or bermudagrass this summer.
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