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Operation Free Ball Gown Collecting Donations for Servicewomen and Military Spouses

News Staff

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Operation Free Ball Gown, a group of dedicated community volunteers, is calling on the public for support as they prepare for the 2026 Operation Free Ball Gown event—a heartfelt initiative that provides formal wear and accessories to military spouses and female service members in the New Orleans...

Digital rendering of the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) scheduled to be built in Violet. Despite heavy criticism, the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers granted approval for the project proposed by Port NOLA on August 17, 2026. Photo: Port of New Orleans

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Approves Permit Application for Port of New Orleans LIT Project

Justin Walton

Thursday, August 20, 2026

After several years of planning, design, public meetings, tense debates, and managing local opposition, the Port of New Orleans has secured the necessary permit approval from the United States Army Corps of Engineers to proceed with construction of the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) in...

Council Approves Resolution Supporting Federal 'Save Our Shrimpers Act'

Justin Walton

Thursday, August 20, 2026

During the August 18 St. Bernard Parish Government (SBPG), council members unanimously approved a resolution to support a bill currently working its way through the U.S. Congress.The bill in question is known as the “Save Our Shrimpers Act” (H.R. 2071), and it was first introduced all the way back...

Superintendent Lumetta Attends Kiwanis Luncheon

Justin Walton

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Superintendent Mary Lumetta attended the August 18 St. Bernard Parish Kiwanis Club Luncheon, providing the audience with a state of the parish school district, an update on the programs the district offers and where it plans to improve in the future.For the most part, Lumetta explained that the...

St. Bernard Sheriff ’s Office To Participate in ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Campaign

News Staff

Thursday, August 13, 2026

As Labor Day weekend approaches, the St. Bernard Sheriff ’s Office is reminding motorists that there’s no excuse for getting behind the wheel impaired, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.Beginning Friday, Aug. 14 through Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7, the Sheriff’s Office will participate in the national...

FROM A RECOVERING POLITICIAN

Garey Forster

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Anthony Fauci, former Chief Medical Advisor to President Joe Biden, was the highest-paid federal bureaucrat and is now worth more than $15 million.Can’t think of an unelected government employee who has had more influence over the American public.Consider that 9,000 people a day, more than one...

POINT OF VIEW

Ron Chapman

Thursday, August 13, 2026

There is a struggle today among our younger citizens about jobs and job security. The traditional path to success led through college. Once a degree is attained, employment could be expected. Not so today.

PEACE & JUSTICE

Jim Brown

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards would have turned 99 this week if he had been living.

CALLING IT HOME

Jimmy Delery

Thursday, August 13, 2026

As we make our way through the journey of life, we sometimes have to find a higher power. When all the doctors and modern medicine teams have done their best, there is another source of such great power we must beseech.

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

Liz Williams

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Just when it seemed that the Randall Abney Family and Community Cookbook Collection was under control, a completely new box of books – one that was hidden and waiting in a corner of the storage closet, was uncovered.

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