WHO'S WHO & WHAT'S WHAT

Telling Tales at the LibraryFamilies are invited to enjoy 'Telling Tales at the Library' at the St. Bernard Parish Library this winter and spring. Story time sessions will be held Wednesdays from January 21 through May 6 at 11 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. at the library’s main branch, 3121 E. Judge Perez Dr.

Early Voting in the February 7 Election Set to Begin on January 24

Early Voting for the February 7 election will officially begin on January 24 and will continue until January 31—with the exception of Sunday, January 25. During that time, polls will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. St.

Library Director Set to Retire After Decades of Service

The St. Bernard Parish Library is about to lose a major figure, an individual who has guided the library through many hard, difficult years—successfully transforming the library from a small, little-known organization into a prominent institution within the parish community.

State of Louisiana and Persona AI Launch Humanoid Pilot at SSE Steel Fabrication

The State of Louisiana and Persona AI, headquartered in Houston, Texas, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to launch a pilot program advancing humanoid robotics in active heavy-industry environments.

Parish School System Seeks Feedback From Parents Through Survey

The St. Bernard Parish School System is looking for feedback from the family members of students to see what they’ve done well and what aspects of the school system may need to be improved.

PEACE & JUSTICE

I have a sad announcement to make. Politics is just no fun anymore in Louisiana. Let’s hope with new LSU Coach Lane Kiffin we have something to enjoy. But not politics.Reams of books have been written about the colorful characters that ran the Bayou state throughout its history.

POINT OF VIEW

A horrid event unfolded on the streets of Minneapolis this past week. A young mother took a stand protesting ICE operations when a confrontation arose. She apparently blocked the street, When confronted by ICE officers she became belligerent, then tried to leave the scene. She may have panicked.

Christmas, America’s Favorite!

Christmas is once again America’s most important holiday after falling to second place two years ago behind the Fourth of July.

CALLING IT HOME

There is a lesson many young people are taught at an early age, respect your elders and people of authority like your school teacher or the big yellow bus driver. Discipline is a life lesson, and it has stages of responsibility with age.