POINT OF VIEW

Had this come out of the mouth of a Democrat I would not be surprised. But a Republican President… Seriously?During the recent Republican Convention in Texas President Trump announced his plan to give every American adult $5,000. That is about 250 million people.

PEACE & JUSTICE

A good part of the nation was mesmerized recently over the six-week long Lindsey Clancy murder trial. You will recall that Clancy faced charges for the 2023 deaths of her three children. Her defense argued she suffered from severe postpartum psychosis.

FROM A RECOVERING POLITICIAN

US House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, both Republicans from Louisiana, are optimistic about the chances of Republicans holding the US House in the Midterms and retaining control of Congress after the November 3rd midterm elections, despite coping with party...

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

I keep finding books at the Nunez Culinary Research Center that are extraordinary. This one is fun and I felt that I had to share it. It is called The Monster’s Cookbook: Everyday Recipes for the Living, Dead, and Undead.

CALLING IT HOME

Truth or Consequences was a game show premiering in the 1950’s and later hosted by Bob Barker. It was a show that tried to get contestants to do zany or embarrassing stunts on air.

in the garden

Growing Abundant GreensCooler weather is moving into the area, making this a great time to start our fall crops. A few weeks back I highlighted salad greens that can be grown this time of year.

St. Bernard Parish Arrest Reports

September 3, 2026David John Bennett, 40, Toca: second- degree battery.September 4, 2026Miranda Maas Davis, 32, Chalmette: domestic abuse battery - strangulation.Hayley Lucas, 26, Violet: distribution of schedule IV controlled dangerous substance, possession of schedule II with intent to distribute,...

St. Bernard Parish Suits Filed

September 4, 2026Suit #26-1344-B: Capital One NA vs. Brooke E. Martello - Open Account.Suit #26-1345-C: Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Kelsie M. Jones - Contract.Suit #26-1346-D: American Express National Bank vs. Zane Spitnale, Zane K. Spitnale, Spitnales Superior Martial Arts Academy LLC,...

St. Bernard Parish Real Estate Transfers

August 31, 20263912 and 3920 Evangeline Drive, Chalmette. OAM Construction LLC, St. Bernard Parish Government - Intervenor to Corne Construction LLC, St. Bernard Parish Government Intervenor. $65,000.1425 Yscloskey Highway, St. Bernard.

Tour da Parish Returns October 17 for Scenic Bike Ride and End of the World Finish Fest

TOUR – The St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 12th Annual Tour da Parish, taking place Saturday, October 17, 2026.Known as one of Louisiana’s most scenic and community-driven cycling events, Tour da Parish invites riders of all experience...