Rep. Bayham Attends DOTD Roadshow, Raises Questions on Hwy 90 Progress

State Representative Mike Bayham attended the Department of Transportation and Development's roadshow on state highway work at the New Orleans Regional Planning Commission headquarters on Monday, December 8th.

POINT OF VIEW

There was a time, not too many years ago, when Democrats and Republicans found common ground. First was foreign policy, but beyond that, they could agree on measures that benefited the American people.

NFIP Affects Us All

Think the recent Democrat shutdown of the federal government didn’t affect you? Think again.Louisiana’s economy relies heavily on a stable National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) given our vulnerability to flooding.

PEACE & JUSTICE

A lengthy article appeared in newspapers across the country by syndicated columnist George Will concerning the innovative programs involving higher education throughout the south. The University of Tennessee was recognized because of its Institute of American Civics.

CALLING IT HOME

Yes, the Mississippi River is the lifeline of much for the United States. It was the great river that the indigenous people knew and named by the Algonquin in their language. The river served as the liquid path the French explorers used to discover the New World.

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

A friend of mine, who lives in Canada, sent me a lovely book that is now residing in the SoFAB. Culinary Research Center at Nunez Community College. He and I are both of Sicilian heritage. He lives in Canada and has been exploring that country – its landscape and its peoples.

Pappardelle in Giallo

Ingredients:• 1 pound fresh pappardelle• ¼ teaspoon saron• Salt to taste• 1 pound fresh ricotta• ½ cup finely chopped parsley• ½ tablespoon finely chopped mint• 1 pound baby spinach leave • ½ pound arugula• 3 tablespoons olive oil• Grated Parmesan to taste Directions:1.

St. Bernard Parish Public School System Announces District-wide Teachers of the Year

Three outstanding educators were recently named district-wide Teachers of the Year in St. Bernard Parish. Christina Crego, Casi Kieff, and Kenneth Brown were chosen by a panel of judges to represent the district in the upcoming regional competition for the 2025-2026 Louisiana Teacher of the Year.

Musical Talent Shines Across St. Bernard Parish Public Schools

There is music in the air this holiday season and St. Bernard Parish schools are flourishing with musical talent. Recently, students from Andrew Jackson, Trist and Chalmette High auditioned and were accepted into the 2025 LMEA District Honor Band.