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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.
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.
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East Welcomes Shannon Fazande as Human Resources Director

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East Welcomes Shannon Fazande as Human Resources Director

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East Welcomes Shannon Fazande as Human Resources Director

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E) has appointed Shannon Fazande as the agency’s Human Resources Director following her interim service in the role since January.In this permanent capacity, Fazande will continue leading the Authority’s human resources operations, with...

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.Nunez graduate Emily Cleland and current students Rachel Madron...
The 4th Annual Play/Write Showcase Moves To Chalmette Cultural Arts Center, April 15

The 4th Annual Play/Write Showcase Moves To Chalmette Cultural Arts Center, April 15

The 4th Annual Play/Write Showcase Moves To Chalmette Cultural Arts Center, April 15

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Goat in the Road Productions (GRP) and the Meraux Foundation are excited to announce the fourth annual Play/Write Showcase in St. Bernard Parish on Wednesday, April 15 at 7 p.m. This year’s Showcase, featuring eight student plays written by fifth-grade students from St. Bernard Parish Public...
Kiwanis Honors St. Bernard Parish Teachers at Fifth Annual Terrific Teacher Celebration

Kiwanis Honors St. Bernard Parish Teachers at Fifth Annual Terrific Teacher Celebration

Kiwanis Honors St. Bernard Parish Teachers at Fifth Annual Terrific Teacher Celebration

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
The Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard-Arabi is proud to recognize kids through 'Terrific Kids”, and they even have the 'Terrific Teens' program, but as Chair of the Terrific Teachers Program, Kevin Hoffman, has asked, “how can you have a Terrific Kid without a Terrific Teacher?”On March 25th the Kiwanis...
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