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OANA to Host Annual Sugar Fest on October 10

News Staff

Thursday, August 6, 2026

The Old Arabi Neighborhood Association (OANA) is excited to announce the return of its annual Sugar Fest on Saturday, October 10, from 12:00–7:00 PM at The Aycock Barn, 409 Aycock Avenue, Arabi, LA.

SBSO Reminds Residents: School is Back in Session This Friday

News Staff

Thursday, August 6, 2026

A new school year means children in crosswalks, school buses on the roads and more reasons than ever for motorists to slow down and stay alert.As students start returning to classrooms this Friday (Aug. 7) for the 202627 school year, the St.

Nunez Community College Instructor, Steve Baiamonte, teaches a student in Electrical Construction, a program in which Nunez o ers three di erent certi. cates and degrees. Electrical, construction, and HVAC trainings will all be enhanced at Nunez with the $1 million Gable Grant award from the Lowe's Foundation.

Nunez Secures $1 Million Grant from Lowe’s Foundation to Enhance and Increase Technical Programs

News Staff

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Nunez Community College is awarded $1 million from The Lowe’s Foundation through the Gable Grants program.

POINT OF VIEW

Ron Chapman

Thursday, July 30, 2026

When colonial delegates met in Philadelphia in 1787 their purpose was to create a united nation, but one respecting the individual rights and cultures of the thirteen colonies. Not an easy task.

PEACE & JUSTICE

Jim Brown

Thursday, July 30, 2026

“The Russians are coming! The Russians are coming!” And according to politicians in both parties, they are out to infiltrate the entire U.S. election process. President Trump is looking under every rock to find the culprits involved.

Can You Explain It?

Garey Forster

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Barack Hussein Obama received about 66 million votes in 2012.Hillary Clinton also received about 66 million votes in 2016.But Joe Biden got more than 81 million votes in 2020, the most votes ever cast for a presidential candidate in US history.

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

Liz Williams

Thursday, July 30, 2026

As I write this column, I am still in Wisconsin, visiting my grandchildren. We have had a wonderful time playing games, singing together, doing lots of exploring, and cooking together.

CALLING IT HOME

Jimmy Delery

Thursday, July 30, 2026

“I can do anything” is a tune found on YouTube performed by young children. The song suggests people can climb mountains and do any number of tasks but keep a reasonable level of goals.

New Orleans Ballet Association Announces Registration for Tuition Free Dance Classes at Chalmette High School Cultural Arts Center

News Staff

Thursday, July 30, 2026

The New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA), in partnership with St. Bernard Parish Public Schools and sponsored by Chalmette Refining, announces the return of its tuition free youth dance programming at the Chalmette High School Cultural Arts Center (2600 Palmisano Blvd.

BRAVO!

Barry Lemoine

Thursday, July 30, 2026

In literature, a ferry landing is often used as a symbol to represent the journey of life - the joy of arrival and the sadness of departure. This is why renaming the Chalmette Ferry Terminal in honor of the late and beloved Mike Ginart was such a beautiful gesture. Thanks to the efforts of Rep.

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