Ronnie Newsom, District 6 Council

06/17/2026

Tropical Storm Arthur
Heavy rain is expected across Plaquemines Parish today, June 17, 2026. We are urging everyone to stay alert and make sure you have multiple ways to receive weather updates.
Sign up for parish emergency notifications: https://member.everbridge.net/453003085612475/login
Get Entergy Louisiana storm preparedness information: https://www.entergy.com/stormcenter/entergys-louisiana-utilities-prepare-for-tropical-weather
Keep an eye on the official US National Weather Service New Orleans Louisiana for live updates.

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

🚢 FERRY SERVICE UPDATE
The M/V Pointe à la Hache has been repositioned to the Belle Chasse–Scarsdale route and is now operating on its regularly scheduled service.
Ferry service between Belle Chasse and Scarsdale has resumed for commuters and residents.

The Pointe à la Hache and Port Sulphur ferry landings remain closed until further notice in accordance with a directive from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD).

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to monitor the situation and provide updates.

For the latest service information, visit https://na2.hubs.ly/H06bcKC0.

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

Mark your calendars!🗓️ Join us “Under the Lights” for our annual Football Camp🖤🏈❤️

06/16/2026

🔴 EMERGENCY CLOSURE
Effective 11:00 a.m. on June 17, 2026, the Pointe à la Hache and Port Sulphur ferry landings will be closed until further notice per the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD).

The closure is necessary to address safety concerns identified during recent inspections of the ferry landing infrastructure.

To help maintain ferry service within Plaquemines Parish, the M/V Pointe à la Hache will be reassigned to the Belle Chasse-Scarsdale route, allowing ferry service on that route to resume.
The safety of passengers, crew members and the traveling public remains our highest priority.

Updates will be provided as they become available.

For the latest information, visit:
https://na2.hubs.ly/H0697b80

06/15/2026

Solid Waste Notification – Juneteenth
In observance of Juneteenth, all Government Buildings will be CLOSED on Friday, June 19th. Additionally, there will be NO garbage pickup on Friday, June 19th.
The compactor sites in Belle Chasse and South Plaquemines will be CLOSED on June 19th. Trash bins will be positioned outside the gate during this period.
All Government Buildings will continue normal operations Monday, June 22nd. Garbage collection services will resume on the next scheduled business day