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Voters Shoot Down Constitutional Amendments, Port Governance Change in March 29 Election

Justin Walton

Monday, March 31, 2025

On Saturday, March 29, Plaquemines Parish voters took to the polls and voted on a series of statewide constitutional amendments and one major charter amendment to adjust the governance of the Plaquemines Port.

Council Hears Presentation on Zoning Change Proposals

Justin Walton

Monday, March 31, 2025

During the March 27 Plaquemines Parish Council meeting, both government officials and residents who attended the meeting heard a presentation on a series of proposals for major zoning changes being pursued by parish president Keith Hinkley’s administration.

Plaquemines Parish Suits

News Staff

Monday, March 24, 2025

March 10, 2025Suit #69564: Mariner Finance LLC vs. Leroy Leonard Sr. - Promissory Note.Suit #69565: Camden Royal Palms LLC, Camden Royal Palms vs. James Scannell- Monies Due.Suit #69566: Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Dary Vun Monies Due.Suit #69567: Brittney A. Trahan vs. Zach P.

Plaquemines Parish Arrests

News Staff

Monday, March 24, 2025

March 12, 2025Dashawn Anthony Townsend, 30, Humble, TX: bench warrant, speeding – general speed law.Paul Davis Jr., 47, Calyton: reckless operation of a vehicle, failure to use safety belts.

PPSO Arrests Boothville Man on Various Drug Charges, Including Possession of CDS Near School

Justin Murry

Monday, March 24, 2025

The Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of Justin Murry, 33, of Boothville for multiple drugbased charges including Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Possession of a CDS near a school.

Amendments

Ron Chapman

Monday, March 24, 2025

Once again our state legislature has hoisted on voters additional amendments to the state's constitution . Since the 1974 Constitution was passed there have been 321 amendments proposed and 221 passed. This is not counting the four before voters now. There are 76,000 words in this document.

THE CASE FOR A NEW LOUISIANA CONSTITUTION

Jim Brown

Monday, March 24, 2025

Here we go again. Voters will soon be asked to consider changing the state constitution. Every time Louisiana has an election, it seems like there is an effort to change what is one of the longest constitutions of any state in the country.

All Eyes on Plaquemines

Garey Forster

Monday, March 24, 2025

After 12 years of losing untold businesses, jobs, and taxes in Plaquemines Parish, a Baton Rouge trial lawyer finally squared off against oil companies in a local courtroom last week.

THE THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

Liz Williams

Monday, March 24, 2025

Happy St. Joseph Day!I did grow up celebrating was St. Joseph Day. There were more Sicilian born people in New Orleans then. People would erect altars in their homes and the newspaper would have the listings for all of the houses that were opening with an altar.

Parish residents, council members, and parish president Keith Hinkley celebrate the reopening of the Pointe a La Hache ferry with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Pointe a La Hache Ferry Reopens After Two Year Wait

Justin Walton

Monday, March 24, 2025

After over a two year long wait and encountering numerous set-backs and general difficulties, the Pointe a La Hache ferry ramp repairs have been officially completed.

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