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French Quarter driver who allegedly targeted officers with car to remain held without bond
Mark Hunter Jr., 24, was denied bond at a hearing to determine the threat he poses to the community, following his arrest for ...
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Fixed Water Main Breaks Greatly Improves Water Pressure Throughout Parish
At the past few council meetings, members of the Plaquemines Parish Government (PPG) administration and council have noted that water pressure throughout the parish has been much improved. While the ...
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Parish Government 'Shuts Down' Due To Ordinance Limiting Administration's Spending
On Thursday, July 17, the Plaquemines Parish Government (PPG) experienced something of a “government shutdown.” According to comments from parish president Keith Hinkley and council members, ...
Louisiana officially cancels state's largest coastal project
The project was the largest single ecosystem restoration effort in U.S. history and the cornerstone of the state's own Coastal Master Plan.
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South Plaquemines looks to repeat as state champion
Fitte led his alma mater to a return to glory as South Plaquemines won the Division IV Non-Select state title, defeating ...
Plaquemines leaders encourage residents to prepare ahead of multi-day severe weather
Officials warn that people in Plaquemines Parish could get about 8 inches of rain between now and Sunday.WDSU Reporter Shay O ...
Plaquemines Parish bracing for heavy rain from tropical system
Officials in Plaquemines Parish are closely monitoring a tropical system that is expected to bring heavy rain over the next few days. Residents should expect bursts of heavy rainfall, with Homeland ...