Plaquemines Parish Arrest Reports

July 23, 2026James A. Porter, 43, Raceland: theft (value $5,000 to $25,000).Taron Aundre Williams, 37, Forsyth, GA: 2 bench warrants, fugitive warrant.Coung V. Pham, 52, Algiers: 4 bench warrants.July 24, 2026Michael Jerome Virgil Jr.

Huey P. Long Subject of August 4 Plaquemines Historical Association Meeting

Well-known local historian and favorite humorist Charlie Schmitz will be the guest speaker at the Plaquemines Historical Associations Tuesday, August 4, 2026 meeting discussing the life and challenges of Huey P Long from the farm to presidential aspirations.Huey Pierce Long Jr.

Belle Chasse Resident Completes Navy Officer Candidate School

Jared M. Navarre, of Belle Chasse, Louisiana, graduated from the U.S. Navy's Ocer Candidate School (O.C.S.) at Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island, on July 17, 2026.

Sheriff Jerry Turlich and PPSO Team Up with Duke Riley for a School Supply Giveaway

Sheriff Jerry Turlich and the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office are joining forces with local NFL Star, Duke Riley, to give back to the community with a backpack and school supply giveaway.

PEACE & JUSTICE

Our friends up north need to let it go. According to a cross-section of northern commentators, the Second Reconstruction may be over, but they think a third one may be necessary. The first came with the demise of the South following the Civil War.

FROM A RECOVERING POLITICIAN

When inexperienced, lazy media cover the war of words between Governor Jeff Landry and Mayor Helena Moreno, they never mention or research the history of the politicians while holding elected office.

The Constitution... Louisiana's Favorite Rough Draft

If the Founding Fathers had lived in Louisiana, the Constitution would have been written in pencil—not ink. Because here in Louisiana, we apparently believe constitutions should be updated about as often as your iPhone.If you don't believe me, just wait until November 3.

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

I recently stumbled over a pamphlet from Maylie’s Restaurant. This was the fifth printing of the pamphlet, the first being in 1941. The fifth printing was in 1986. Not only does it contain recipes from the restaurant, but it contains a history of “La Maison Maylie et Esparbe.

Plaquemines Parish Real Estate Transfers

July 16, 2026109 G Street, Belle Chasse. Joseph Thomas Dewey Succn, Succession of Joseph Thomas Dewey, William D. Weaver Jr. - Executor to Estess Properties LLC. $63,100.Lot 2 of St. Clair Plantation - Subdivision B; and Lots 5, 35, 36, 37, 38 and 34 of St. Clair Plantation - Subdivision A.

in the garden

Seeding For Fall Tomatoes Happens NowNo personal vegetable plot is complete without some tomatoes growing each year.