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Plaquemines Receives Low Marks on Water System Grade from LDH
Justin Walton
Monday, May 13, 2024
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The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) recently published their evaluation of the various water systems throughout the state of Louisiana for 2023. And the water systems that provide residents with drinking water in Plaquemines Parish—Belle Chasse, Dalcour, Pointe a La Hache, and Port Sulphur —scored extremely low. No individual water district was able to score above a C, and the majority of the district scored a D or an F.
PPG Officials Travel to Baton Rouge for Plaquemines Day at the Capitol
Justin Walton
Monday, May 13, 2024
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The May 9 Plaquemines Parish council meeting saw council members defer a majority of the resolutions on the agenda. And most of the discussions at the meetings and what was voted on were routine matters of the Plaquemines Parish Government (PPG). During parish president Keith Hinkley’s opening comments at the meeting, though, he announced that PPG officials recently had the opportunity to meet with various state officials in Baton Rouge at Plaquemines Parish Day at the Capitol.
Seafood Queen and Teen Queen Pageants Set for May 19
News Staff
Monday, May 13, 2024
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The Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival Queen and Teen Queen pageants will be held at the Plaquemines Parish Multi Purpose Building, 333 F. Edward Hebert Blvd. Bldg 555, Belle Chasse on Sunday, May 19. The Queen pageant is open to all young ladies who reside in Plaquemines Parish between the ages of 17-23. The Teen Queen pageant is open to all teens who reside in Plaquemines Parish between the ages of 14-16. The deadline to enter is May 16, 2024 by 10 p.m. Entry forms will NOT be accepted after this date and time.
Tillotson Gives Brief Update on Ferry Ramp Repair and Projects
Justin Walton
Monday, May 13, 2024
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The May 9 Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal DIstrict (PPHTD) meeting was exceptionally brief, and commissioners did not actually vote on any ordinance or resolution during the meeting. While there was one resolution on the agenda to extend deputy port director and executive counsel Melissa Folse’s contract, it was deferred (as it has been for several months) by district 2 commissioner Brian Champagne.
Plaq. Parish Arrest Reports
News Staff
Monday, May 13, 2024
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May 1, 2024 Camrin James Breland, 18, Belle Chasse: proper equipment required, liability insurance required, possession of schedule I controlled dangerous substance, owner to secure registration, switched license plates (2 counts). Larry Le Nguyen, 41, Gretna: flight from an officer, obstruction of justice, driving while intoxicated (fourth or more offense), reckless operation of a vehicle.
Community
IN THE GARDEN: Summer Vine Crops to Trellis
Anna Timmerman Lsu Agcenter Horticulture Agent
Monday, May 13, 2024
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Summer heat is coming, whether we are ready for it or not. I know a lot of people pack up their vegetable garden for the hot months and get back to planting once things cool off in the fall, but there are quite a few low-maintenance crops that thrive in the heat and humidity.
2023 PLAQUEMINES PARISH SEAFOOD FESTIVAL PEARL: Brooklyn Miller
News Staff
Monday, May 13, 2024
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This year has been the best year ever! I am so honored to represent the 20th Annual Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival and the hardworking fisherman and seafood industry. I’ve made memories and friends to last a lifetime, especially my rhinestone sisters Queen Juliana & Teen Queen Cormille.
2023 TEEN PLAQUEMINES PARISH SEAFOOD FESTIVAL QUEEN: Cormille Jones
News Staff
Monday, May 13, 2024
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Author, L.M. Montgomery once said, “Nothing is ever really lost to us as long as we remember it.” On May 21, 2023, I was awarded the opportunity of a lifetime and chosen as the 2023 Teen Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival Queen.
2023 PLAQUEMINES PARISH SEAFOOD FESTIVAL QUEEN: Juliana Guajardo
News Staff
Monday, May 13, 2024
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“It’s never too late to become what you’ve always wanted to be in the first place,” is something I have followed since the moment I was crowned as the 2023 Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival Queen. The past year has been filled with love, laughter, confidence, patience, passion and making every moment count! The 2023 Festival was something I truly will never forget! I learned to shuck an oyster, had some amazing seafood, helped our 2022 queens hold a kids pageant, stayed late every night dancing and singing to all of our great bands! I have traveled from Venice all the way to Gueydan and everywhere in between, Louisiana truly is the best state around! I’ve picked fresh citrus off of trees at the Plaquemines Parish Orange Festival, read books to kids at the Belle Chasse Library, ate some amazing tasty crawfish at the LA Crawfish Festival, cleaned up our beautiful Historic Fort Jackson, and the list could go on forever! Being the 2023 Seafood Queen has given me so much more respect for our hardworking fisherman and seafood industry.
District Attorney’s Office Holds 14th Annual Senior Citizens Day
News Staff
Monday, May 6, 2024
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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.