Government
Grand Isle event was big success
Though many people considered it ridiculous to hold a beachside concert event at Grand Isle when a tropical storm was headed that way last weekend, it turned out to be a big success. […]
Grand Isle Louisiana
Fishing / Hunting
Finally back in Grand Isle
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries opened the waters around Grand Isle and the coast to recreational fishing a week ago. […]
Events & Announcements
Tarpon Rodeo replaced with Grand Isle fundraiser
The annual Tarpon Rodeo in Grand Isle, the oldest fishing tournament in the country, will be replaced this year by a new event: the Island Aid festival. […]
Business
Spahr’s donating proceeds to ‘Friends of Grand Isle’
With an uncertain future hanging over the entire seafood industry in Louisiana, Spahr’s Seafood is making a huge sacrifice. […]
Allen Lottinger
Fox News, CNN go to mass at Grand Isle
Mass at Our Lady of the Sea Church in Grand Isle was different Sunday, to say the least. Not only were there the usual parishioners and vacationers in attendance during Memorial Day weekend, there were film crews from Fox News and CNN filming and taping what was going on. […]
Allen Lottinger
Protective measures underway at Grand Isle
Work is underway in closing two breaches along the coast of Elmer’s Island west of Grand Isle to help protect the coastal wetlands from the oil spill now threatening the fishing industry in southern Louisiana. […]
Allen Lottinger
Grand Isle is centerpiece of Louisiana coast
Grand Isle could become a magnificent artist colony. It has spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico and the Barataria Basin just north of it. […]
News
Historic Grand Isle bridge burns
GRAND ISLE – A fire last weekend destroyed about 2,000 feet of the historic Caminada Pass fishing bridge at Grand Isle. […]
Fishing / Hunting
Cold front hits GI coast
This past weekend you needed to be along the coast to catch specs and reds. Grand Isle experienced a rare weather treat. […]