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POINT OF VIEW

Ron Chapman

Monday, June 30, 2025

Republicans exhaust me. Disappointment is not a strong enough word. It’s extremely frustrating watching them with a majority in both houses of Congress and no immigration legislation.For the past four years, all we heard about was closing the border.

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

Liz Williams

Monday, June 30, 2025

This week I am bringing New Orleans to Wisconsin. As I write this column I am watching the eagles soar over the Mississippi River in Cassville, Wisconsin. Purple Martins are circling above their nests, and the sun glints off the water.

Is it Live or Is it Memorex?

Dale Benoit Dale@plaqueminesgazette.com

Monday, June 30, 2025

I’m dating myself with that advertising slogan from the 1970s. For younger readers, Memorex was a popular brand of audio tapes that claimed to offer such perfect sound reproduction, it prompted the question: Is it live, or is it Memorex?Today, the question has evolved.

In the Garden

Anna Timmerman Lsu Ac H A

Monday, June 30, 2025

Summertime Pond Problems in LouisianaThis week's edition was written by Greg C.

Development Board Recommends Denial Of I-1 Zoning Change Request

Justin Walton

Monday, June 30, 2025

The June 24 meeting of the Plaquemines Parish Development Board drew a large crowd of impassioned residents as a major adjustment to the zoning of around 175 to 180 acres of property in Belle Chasse was being proposed. Specifically, Equilands, Inc.

Unresolved Water Issues Threaten To Shut Down Belle Chasse Day-care

Justin Walton

Monday, June 30, 2025

Over the past few years, Plaquemines Parish has been plagued with major issues related to the water system.

Council Member Champagne Under Investigation by State for Ethics Violations

Justin Walton

Monday, June 30, 2025

A Plaquemines Parish council member is currently under investigation by the State Board of Ethics (BOE) for ethics violations related to recovering financial compensation from a company that was actively contracting with the Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District (PPHTD).

Port Votes To Take On $35 Million In Debt

Justin Walton

Monday, June 30, 2025

During the June 26 Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District (PPHTD) meeting, commissioners voted on a resolution that will see the port take on $35 million in debt.

Ralph Holiman, retired FBI Agent, author and screenwriter.

FBI Agent Holiman To Speak At Historical Meeting July 1

News Staff

Monday, June 30, 2025

Ralph Holiman, retired FBI agent, will be the guest speaker at the Tuesday, July 1, Plaquemines Parish Historical Association meeting. He will present a program on the Louisiana – Medelline Cartel Connection that he worked on while an active agent in New Orleans.

Plaquemines Parish Arrest Reports

News Staff

Monday, June 30, 2025

June 18, 2025Tori Ahmad Washington, 26, New Orleans: 4 bench warrants.Brayden Paul Frelich, 20, Buras: temporary hold with no charges.Raymond J. Berger, 45, Belle Chasse: temporary hold with no charges.Sandra Lynn Davis, 43, Buras: 2 bench warrants.

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