Iberville Parish leaders say complaints about mysterious vibrations rattling homes in Plaquemine’s Historic District have dropped significantly — though residents are still waiting on answers that have remained elusive for nearly 2 years.
The low-frequency rumblings have affected at least 30 people, mainly living between Railroad Avenue and the Mississippi River, since the summer of 2024. Around the same time, VLS Environmental Solutions began cleaning barges directly across the river at Plaquemine Point in St. Gabriel. Residents have described rattling doors, patios and household objects, sleepless nights and damage to some foundations.
After a heated January council meeting in which residents spoke out, Parish President Chris Daigle said complaints have dwindled to a handful. The company has slowed down the amount of work and installed a wall to help…