St. Bernard Parish Library to Host “Bunny Tales and Crafts” Family Event April 1

Spring has sprung and we are ready to hop into some fun at the St. Bernard Parish Library. We will hold Bunny Tales and Crafts on Wednesday, April 1st from 3:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. We will kick off the event with a timely tale by Ms. Rosemary Wells and then we will enjoy crafts, laughs, and games.

Career Fair & Expo 2026 to Connect Job Seekers and Employers Across Industries

Tri-Parish Works will host the Career Fair & Expo 2026 on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Frederick J. Sigur Civic Center in Chalmette.

Where Louisiana Gets Its Juice

Louisiana’s total tax revenue for 2024 reached $16 Billion, according to the US Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

PEACE & JUSTICE

Big news! The Louisiana Legislature will be back in session next week. We all yearn for the riveting coverage of meaningful issues touching the quality of life in the Bayou State. No, not solving the crises the state faces in healthcare, education, and affordable insurance.

POINT OF VIEW

The United States and Israel have opened an offensive against Iran. Ostensibly to forestall their nuclear weapon and ballistic missile development, which threatens the entire globe.

CALLING IT HOME

In today’s world there is a lot going on with the post covid economy. In Louisiana, that economic story may have a varied and unusual version. Our state is running a race to the bottom if we do not wake up in time.

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

Some books and pamphlets are very important historically, but original copies are very rare. Several companies are now making facsimile copies of these books. This makes it possible to cook from historical recipes as they were written.

in the garden

Spring Vegetables to Direct Sow NowWe are safely past the local last frost date, which averages on or around February 20th each year. Many seeds need to be directly sown into soil that is over a certain temperature in order to germinate properly.