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Book Banning in Louisiana

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Is there a widespread effort here in Louisiana to ban certain books? As many of you know, I published books, and am an avid reader. In all my years living here in the Bayou state, I can’t remember any effort to control what books are available in our local libraries. But this has now changed.

YEARS AGO

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25 YEARS AGO • Captains of 199899 Andrew Jackson High School swim team were Nick Francis, Konni Seghers, Danah Boudreaux, and Lep Boyd. • William P.

Nunez Paramedic Program Adds Associate Degree, Renews Accreditation

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Students in the Paramedic program at Nunez Community College have a new degree option beginning with the Spring 2024 semester. Nunez now offers an Associate of Applied Science – Emergency Medical Services Paramedic degree following a year-long process to establish the credential, which requires 61 credit hours to complete.

Christmas Crafts at the St. Bernard Parish Library

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Just as Santa’s elves are busy making Christmas gifts, St. Bernard Parish Library kids are going to be busy making Christmas crafts when they come to the library’s annual Christmas Craft Open House on Thursday, December 21, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Several make and take holiday crafts will be available and all materials will be provided. While the crafts are meant to be stress-free, parents may need to assist younger children. All ages are welcome to attend this free program taking place at the library’s main location, 2600 Palmisano Blvd., in Chalmette.

WEEKLY AND MONTHLY MEETINGS

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WEEKLY: MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS, AND SUNDAYS Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings Alcoholics Anonymous 12-Step meetings are held in St. Bernard Parish on the following days: • Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 7 p.m.

Real Estate Transfers

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December 4, 2023 2912 Judy Dr., Meraux. Melissa Angel Frilot to Amanda Grammer Dodd, Amanda Dodd Grammer, Michael Alvin Dodd.

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As one of the three components of the “holy trinity” used in many of Louisiana’s favorite foods, onions have earned a place in the vegetable garden. They are relatively easy to grow so long as the right types are planted at the right time. Onions (Allium cepa) are a family that includes the bulbing white, yellow, red, and purple onions, as well as scallions, locally known as green onions. Other members of the same genus include garlic, which is planted in October in our area, leeks, and shallots. Leeks and shallots can go in now also.

McInnis Speaks at December 5 Kiwanis Meeting

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Parish President Guy McInnis was the guest speaker at the weekly meeting of the Kiwanis Club on December 5. McInnis spoke on the state of the parish and the many accomplishments over the past eight years.