Belle Chasse Barber-Turned-Author to Hold Aug. 8 Book Signing at Retro Roast

Belle Chasse barber and storyteller David J. Burdick, known to many local residents as Dave the Barber, will hold a book signing for his debut fantasy adventure novel, The First True Song: An Ayam Handsoom Story, from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Retro Roast, 8443 LA-23 in Belle Chasse.

in the garden

Yes! You Can Grow Pineapples HereI recently had the opportunity to visit a gardener in the area who has what can only be described as a very large pineapple patch in her garden.

Plaquemines Parish Real Estate Transfers

July 22, 2026116 Deer Field Drive, Belle Chasse. Cojoe Homes LLC to Craig Davon Wilks II. $849,500.737 Spring Thyme Drive, Belle Chasse. Damon Vincent Hildebrand, Maria San Juanita Hildebrand, Maria San Juanita, to Willie Spikes Jr. $572,000.July 23, 202633075 Highway 11, Buras.

Qualifying Period for November 3 Election to be Held from Aug. 5 Through Aug. 7

Fall election season is quickly approaching, with the qualifying period for the November 3 election occurring from August 5 through August 7.

PPSO Offers Reentry Programs to Inmates in Parish Detention Center

One of the major responsibilities of the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff ’s Office (PPSO) is to manage the Plaquemines Detention Center.

Minnesota Resident Finishes Record Breaking Run Down the Mississippi River

Over the years, individuals looking to challenge themselves have kayaked down the entire length of the Mississippi River. With Plaquemines Parish being the endpoint of the Mississippi, these individuals celebrate their achievement in the southern parish communities of Venice and Empire.

Plaquemines Parish Suits Filed

July 22, 2026Suit #70763: Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Martin Mistich Monies Due.Suit #70764: Taylor Hicks vs. James Bishop - Custody.Suit #70765: Wells Fargo Bank Na vs. Anthony J. Rockweiler Open Account.Suit #70766: Newrez LLC vs. Sean M. Mcmurrain, Erika Y. Mc-Murrain - Executory Process.