POINT OF VIEW
Stealing St. Bernard
Ron Chapman
The port of New Orleans has continually treated its neighbor, St. Bernard Parish, as an industrial backwater open to abuse.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
News
PEACE & JUSTICE
We All Need Heroes in Our Lives!
Jim Brown
I’m a Tina Turner fan, but she got it wrong in her hit a few years back called “We don’t need another Hero.” The song goes on to say: We don’t need to know the way home, ooh All we want is life beyond Thunderdome.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
FROM A RECOVERING POLITICIAN
Politicians Enjoy Funerals
Garey Forster
If you didn’t watch the Jesse Jackson funeral memorial recently, you missed former President Barack Hussein Obama. Politicians like to use funeral services for political purposes, like seeing old friends and enemies, making deals, and occasionally, making speeches.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
The statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary that was blessed this past Saturday. For those who attended, it was a renewal of faith. The beautiful rose decorations were arranged by Myrna Hinyub and what a talent she was at the event with her many home cooked dishes served.
Are We Missing Something, Did We Skip A New Generation?
Jimmy Delery
Are we like jellyfish drifting with the tide in our modern world, with beliefs and faith? The tide can be one of fury and destruction, like a hurricane tide or a gentle tidal movement that carries the bounty of the sea for a good harvest.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Letters to the Editor
News Staff
Another hurricane season is behind us, and for the first time since 2015, not a single hurricane made landfall in Louisiana.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
The Black Eye That Louisiana Politicians Continue to Bring Upon Our State
News Staff
In a move that has the stench of back-room soiled politics, yet again another St. Tammany legislator in the 2026 session is sponsoring legislation that only affects the citizens of St. Bernard Parish.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN
THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN
Liz Williams
I recently borrowed a friend’s copy of the book Cajun Cuisine: Authentic Cajun Recipes from Louisiana’s Bayou Country. The book was published by Beau Bayou Publishing Company in Lafayette, LA in 1985.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
CHS Pro Start Teams are headed to Nationals!
BRAVO!
Barry Lemoine
Bravo will get cooking today with some big news from Chalmette High School and its ProStart Program, a two-year culinary arts and restaurant management curriculum. At the recent Louisiana Seafood ProStart Invitational, Chalmette placed first in both the Culinary and Management Competitions.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Volunteers, administrators, elected o cials and community partners from across St. Bernard Parish were in attendance at the 2026 Special Olympics, held at Bobby Nuss Stadium at Chalmette High School.
St. Bernard Parish Hosts Annual Special Olympics Event at Chalmette High
News Staff
Blue skies, big smiles, and great sportsmanship were all part of a true community celebration when the St. Bernard Parish School Board hosted its annual Special Olympic Games at Chalmette High School’s Bobby Nuss Stadium.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
From left: Davies Elementary 3rd grade mentor teacher Jodi Crifasi, Clare Melerine, UNO Assistant Professor of Elementary Education Ashleigh Pela. gue.
UNO Teacher Resident Receives Louisiana Board of Regents Nomination
News Staff
Clare Melerine was recently recognized by the Louisiana Board of Regents as an Excellent Future Educator. A Residency 2 teacher candidate from the University of New Orleans currently working with Ms.
Thursday, March 26, 2026