Some would say you gain experience by making mistakes (unless it’s the same ones over and over again). MeMerriam-Webster says Experience is a 'direct observation of or participation in events as a basis of knowledge.' Having participated in and observed many, many political campaigns over the last five decades, one thing you should always expect is that the losing candidate/campaign will start attacking during the very last week in a desperate attempt to change voters’ minds.

I may do something I swore I would never do! But more on that later… TheLouisianaInternational terminal (LIT) remains a major issue for residents of St. Bernard. If it comes into existence, our parish as we know it disappears. A recent court decision by the Fourth Circuit Appeal Court affirmed a decision rendered by a lower court relating to this port. Save Our St. Bernard (SOS) appealed this decision and the Appeals Court sided with the lower court. The SOS case is NOT dismissed, it is merely being delayed until such time as the Port of New Orleans completes its permitting process.

Early voting is now over for St Bernard. The final day of voting is this Saturday November 18th.

Guess what! Nutria are back in the news. Recent press reports indicate that these pesky rodents are moving inland to gnaw away at our swamplands.

25 YEARS AGO • Young ladies forming the 1999 Captain’s Guard for the Krewe of Aphrodite were introduced at the Krewe’s recent coronation dance. They were Rachel Lynn Rickard, Stacie Marie Gould, Candance Marie Bourgeois, Rebecca Elaine Collins, Courtney Mary Brock, Macy Callais Alef, and Melissa Lynn Comeaux.

7/22/1965 - 11/24/2000 Son, Dad, Brother, Bae, Paw Paw and Uncle... 7/22/1965 - 11/24/2000 Our Son, Dad, Brother, Bae, Paw Paw and Uncle Earl, today you are with our Lord 23 years.

Four St. Bernard Parish Sheriff ’s Office deputies graduated Nov.

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November 6, 2023 23-1531-C, State of Louisiana Thru The DCFS, Onyx Gilmore, Starr Alridge vs. Jonathan Gilmore, Child Support.