POINT OF VIEW

Definition: A nation-state is a sovereign political territory governed in the name of a community that shares a common identity, culture, or history.When one thinks of traditional nations, one considers India, China, Russia, Mexico, France, Germany, England, and all other countries on Earth.

Bottom State of the States

A bipartisan “State of the States” report ranked Louisiana last overall among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, despite ranking first in Civil Liberties.The State of the Nation Project was led by researchers at Tulane University.

Treasurer Fleming Supports Returning Savings Bonds To Americans

Louisiana State Treasurer Dr. John Fleming, M.D., joined 29 other members of the State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF) by signing a letter urging President Donald Trump and the U.S. Treasury Department to take action to reunite Americans with approximately $39 billion in unclaimed U.S.

CALLING IT HOME

When I travel east and west, I drive on I-10, the interstate highway. It is a defined roadway with certain directions on ramps and exits. My question is, do we have a big pot boiling over with misdirected lost individuals?

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

One of the most important aspects of the Nunez Culinary Research Center is its special collection of community cookbooks. These are those books, often self-published by a nonprofit organization that is a support organization for a charity.

St. Bernard Parish Suits Filed

July 2, 2026Suit #26-0940-D: Troy Allen Walters Jr. vs. Alexis Marie Acosta - Custody.Suit #26-0941-C: Aviendha Dimaggio vs. Ariana Grigg TRO-PET.Suit #26-0942-A: Aviendha Dimaggio vs. John Grigg TRO-PET.Suit #26-0943-E: Republic Finance LLC vs. Juanita M. Nunez, Juanita Finkelstein Promissory Note.

St. Bernard Parish Arrest Reports

July 3, 2026Eclif John Pesnell, 70, Violet: battery of a dating partner.Darren Holmes Jr, 29, New Orleans: fugitive warrant (NOPD).Elias Perez, 44, Chalmette: proper equipment required, driver must be licensed, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, 4 bench warrants.

St. Bernard Parish Real Estate Transfers

July 2, 2026501-03 Pierre Street, Chalmette. Ronald Henry Calamari to Ivy Project LLC. $165,000.500 Rowley Blvd., Arabi. Rogerio Santos Dasilva, Rogerio Santos Da Silva, Rogerio Dasilva Santos to Naf Cash LLC. $395,000.6500 4th Street AKAFourth Street, Violet. Endison LLC to Eric Albert Foley.

in the garden

Plants Get Sunburned Too!It’s no secret that summers in our area are not particularly comfortable or fun.

WHO'S WHO & WHAT'S WHAT

Savor St. BernardThe wait is over… Savor St. Bernard is BACK! Mark your calendars for July 17th–26th, 2026 as we once again celebrate the incredible flavors, restaurants, and local culinary experiences that make St. Bernard Parish so special.