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Louisiana Cantrelles, 1720–2024: A Genealogy Author Kenneth Louis Cantrelle.

Louisiana Cantrelles, 1720–2024: A Genealogy Author Kenneth Louis Cantrelle.

Book Signing & Author Presentation at the St. Bernard Parish Library

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
First-time author Kenneth Louis Cantrelle will present and speak about his book, “Louisiana Cantrelles, 1720– 2024: A Genealogy,” at the St. Bernard Parish Library, located at 3121 E. Judge Perez Drive in Meraux, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The Trist Choir performed You Do Not Walk Alone - a beautiful and . tting for the night's event.

The Trist Choir performed You Do Not Walk Alone - a beautiful and . tting for the night's event.

BRAVO!

Barry Lemoine
Thursday, April 16, 2026
I’m not sure what’s bigger and better than a Bravo, but whatever it is, Mr. Wayne Warner deserves it! The pride of Chalmette High School and a man who was the longest serving principal in the country, Mr. Warner earned a new title recently - retiree.
in the garden

in the garden

in the garden

Anna Timmerman Lsu Ac H A
Thursday, April 16, 2026
South Louisiana has many invasive species, and it seems like a constant battle to keep them in check. Giant salvinia ( Salvinia molesta) is a floating fern, native to Brazil, that rapidly spreads to cover waterways in tropical and subtropical areas.
The creative art exhibit at the Ford Motor plant was well attended by a regional audience. The exhibit will continue on a limited basis check on Facebook for weekend hours.

The creative art exhibit at the Ford Motor plant was well attended by a regional audience. The exhibit will continue on a limited basis check on Facebook for weekend hours.

CALLING IT HOME

Jimmy Delery
Thursday, April 16, 2026
It is April and spring is here. Where are the April showers that bring May flowers? It is that time for all of us to be busy as a bee with spring. The weekend began Friday night with an album release party for Audrey LeCrone from Arabi at DBA on Frenchmen St.
From left: Millie Harris, Regional and District Honoree student of the Year Grace Dewey, Carly Creason. Photo by Raymar Photography

From left: Millie Harris, Regional and District Honoree student of the Year Grace Dewey, Carly Creason. Photo by Raymar Photography

St. Bernard Parish Hosts Community Recognition Celebration

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
The St. Bernard Parish School Board recently hosted its annual Celebrating Our School Community Banquet, an event honoring outstanding achievement and commitment in public education. More than 400 people attended the celebration held at Chalmette High School.

WHO'S WHO & WHAT'S WHAT

Telling Tales At The Library
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Families are invited to enjoy 'Telling Tales at the Library' at the St. Bernard Parish Library this winter and spring. Story time sessions will be held Wednesdays from January 21 through May 6 at 11 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. at the library’s main branch, 3121 E. Judge Perez Dr. in Meraux.
Students from Nunez Community College’s Aerospace Manufacturing Technology program were asked to participate in a panel discussion at the National Career Pathways Network NCPN Connect 2026 conference Feb. 19 at the Sheraton Hotel in New Orleans. From left, Emily Cleland, Rachel Madron and Chris Mondy, spoke with Marc Goldberg in front of hundreds to share student perspectives on the education-to-industry pipeline.

Students from Nunez Community College’s Aerospace Manufacturing Technology program were asked to participate in a panel discussion at the National Career Pathways Network NCPN Connect 2026 conference Feb. 19 at the Sheraton Hotel in New Orleans. From left, Emily Cleland, Rachel Madron and Chris Mondy, spoke with Marc Goldberg in front of hundreds to share student perspectives on the education-to-industry pipeline.

SCHOOL NEWS

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Two current students and one graduate from Nunez Community College’s Aerospace Manufacturing Technology program addressed a packed ballroom at the New Orleans Sheraton to share their perspectives on the education-to-industry pipeline.
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