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Residents Let the Good Times Boil at 20th Annual Seafood Festival

Justin Walton
Monday, May 6, 2024
The Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival held its 20th annual event in Plaquemines Parish on the weekend of Friday April, 26 through Sunday, April 28. Occurring alongside the world-famous New Orleans Jazz Fest, the Seafood Festival—as usual— offered a more community focused experience to those who attended.

Sign-Up Events for GeauxPass Toll Tag Scheduled in May

Justin Walton
Monday, May 6, 2024
As the new Belle Chasse Toll Bridge rapidly approaches its completion date—which is set for sometime in the month of May—public information officer with Franklin Associates (the company hired by Plenary to handle public relations for the project) Abbe Ginn will be hosting a pair of open meetings to allow parish residents to sign up for a toll tag in person.

Plaq. Parish Arrest Reports

News Staff
Monday, May 6, 2024
April 24, 2024 Brandi Jo Matherne, 48, Belle Chasse: fugitive warrant, disturbing the peace by drunkenness, threatening a public official. Jonathan J.

Community

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District Attorney’s Office Holds 14th Annual Senior Citizens Day

News Staff
Monday, May 6, 2024
The District Attorney’s Office is delighted to share that its 14th Annual Senior Citizens Day held on April 24 was a huge success with 147 seniors in attendance. The event was made even more special with the presence of some amazing speakers and vendors who had great information to share with our seniors.
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SAVE THE DATE: Upcoming Events in Plaquemines Parish

News Staff
Monday, April 1, 2024
VITA Offers Free Tax Help United Way of Southeast Louisiana (UWSELA), in partnership with Entergy Corporation, the Asset Building Coalition and Capital One, is amplifying its commitment to the financial well-being of the community through its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites offering free person-to-person and virtual tax preparation services to low- to moderate-income individuals, including persons with disabilities, older adults and limited English-speaking taxpayers. There will be a VITA site at the Plaquemines Parish Community Center located at 115 Keating Drive, Belle Chasse, as well as sites in the other neighboring parishes now through April 15 on Fridays from 9 a.m.
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IN THE GARDEN: Growing Basil Tips and Tricks

Anna Timmerman Lsu Agcenter Horticulture Agent
Monday, April 1, 2024
Few things go so well with a juicy ‘Creole’ tomato as a few sprigs of fresh basil. It also finds a key role in making red gravy and sauces, seasoning pizzas, and pastas. Basil is a true summer herb as it grows and thrives in heat. Basil can be an attractive, easy to grow addition to your garden. Here are some tips for growing it this season!