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Thursday, April 23, 2026
by Garey ForsterFor the last 20 years, military and political leaders have thought the Iranians were crazy. Politicians thought the Islamic Revolution had a million men in their army with 10,000 ballistic missiles, and their proxy to us: a “Ring of Fire.” So we gave them pallets of cash.
CALLING IT HOME

CALLING IT HOME

CALLING IT HOME

Jimmy Delery
Thursday, April 23, 2026
As we approach the end of the short window of pleasant spring weather, we can anew. It is time to remove the damaged foliage and dead plants from the cold winter weather. Those April showers that bring May flowers have not been so predictable.Water is a basic element to virtually all life.

Zuppa di Pesce (Fish Soup)

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Ingredients:• ½ cup olive oil• 1 onion, slivered• 4 tender inner stalks celery, cut thin on bias• Celery leaves from stalks• ½ bulb fennel, trimmed, cored, and thinly sliced• 1 pound shrimp• 2 cups white wine• 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes• 2 quarts water• 1 pound cod, cut in 2-inch pieces• 12...
THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

Liz Williams
Thursday, April 23, 2026
I have been writing a children’s book about St. Joseph altars. I tried to find one to give to my grandchildren, and I haven’t found one. So I decided that I had to write it myself. I have been using the resources of the SoFAB Culinary Research Center at Nunez Community College.
BRAVO!

BRAVO!

BRAVO!

Barry Lemoine
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Besides celebrating 75 years of fun and tradition in St. Bernard, the recent Our Lady of Lourdes Tomato Festival was also special this year for a much different reason - it marked the end of the road for local band, Cypress Pop Trio.
Front row: St. Bernard Parish Public School System Superintendent Doris Voitier; Back row left to right: Francois deLery members Catherine Murray, Mary Powe, Regent Christyn Elliott, Historian Gayle Buckley, Registrar Hattie McElroy and Chaplain Debbi DeMatteo

Front row: St. Bernard Parish Public School System Superintendent Doris Voitier; Back row left to right: Francois deLery members Catherine Murray, Mary Powe, Regent Christyn Elliott, Historian Gayle Buckley, Registrar Hattie McElroy and Chaplain Debbi DeMatteo

NSDAR François deLery Chapter Honors SBPSB Superintendent Doris Voitier with Women in History Award

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, François deLery Chapter, recently hosted a special ceremony in the Founders’ Room at Chalmette High School to honor Superintendent Doris Voitier as a recipient of the prestigious Women in American History Award.
Front row: Donasky Kim, Maynor Arriaga Hernandez, Benjamin Reason, Gexi Umanzor Alonzo, Elaine Marenco Salguera Second row: Max Haines, Blaise Pezold.

Front row: Donasky Kim, Maynor Arriaga Hernandez, Benjamin Reason, Gexi Umanzor Alonzo, Elaine Marenco Salguera Second row: Max Haines, Blaise Pezold.

Chalmette Elementary 5th Graders Plant Roots for the Future with Campus Tree Initiative

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
In celebration of environmental stewardship and community pride, 5th grade students at Chalmette Elementary School recently took learning beyond the classroom and into the soil, partnering with the Meraux Foundation to plant a variety of native ornamental and fruiting trees across their campus.
Front row, seated: Kelci Gardner. Second row left to right: Tevaun King, Arianny Sanchez, Thomas McMullin, Alyssa Franatovich, Ryann Littles. Back row left to right: Chris Haines and Bill Haines of the Meraux Foundation, Isabella Thiel, Benjamin Reeks.

Front row, seated: Kelci Gardner. Second row left to right: Tevaun King, Arianny Sanchez, Thomas McMullin, Alyssa Franatovich, Ryann Littles. Back row left to right: Chris Haines and Bill Haines of the Meraux Foundation, Isabella Thiel, Benjamin Reeks.

St. Bernard Parish 5th Grade Creative Writing Shines in Annual Goat in the Road Showcase

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
The creativity and talent of St. Bernard Parish’s 5th grade students took center stage recently during the annual Goat in the Road Showcase, held for the first time this year at the Chalmette High Cultural Arts Center.
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