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Port Commissioners Express Concern Over Delayed Repairs

Justin Walton
Monday, April 1, 2024
At the March 28 Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District (PPHTD) meeting, commissioners—particularly district 8 commissioner Mitch Jurisich—pressed executive director Charles Tillotson on the current progress of repairs on the Pointe a la Hache ferry ramps. Jurisich stated that he and his constituents are becoming increasingly frustrated with the apparent lack of progress on those repairs.

RV Park Developer Claims Unfair Treatment After Permit Application Deferred by Council

Justin Walton
Monday, April 1, 2024
A real estate developer named Bilwood Smith from Baton Rouge who has been attempting to get conditional approval for an RV park in lower Plaquemines Parish for a few months at this point, spoke at the March 28 council meeting expressing his frustration that he has been unable to receive an approval on his project. Specifically, Smith stated that his application for a conditional use permit for a trailer park expansion on Diamond Road has been consistently deferred each meeting it has come up.

Naquin Pleads to 35 Years

News Staff
Monday, April 1, 2024
The Plaquemines Parish District Attorney’s Office reports that on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, Kenneth Naquin, age 28, from Metairie, LA, pleaded guilty to Manslaughter before his trial set for April 10, 2024.

Six Renewals Approved, One Denied During the March 23 Election

Justin Walton
Monday, April 1, 2024
On Saturday, March 23, Plaquemines Parish voters participated in an election that featured races that were specific to the Democratic or Republican political parties and, more importantly, seven millage renewals. While the vast majority of these millage renewals passed, one millage renewal did fail by a thin margin. This means Plaquemines Parish Government (PPG) officials will either have to let the millage fall off next year and operate with less revenue or attempt to get the millage renewal passed at upcoming election.

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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!