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Another Louisiana Case Before SCOTUS

Another Louisiana Case Before SCOTUS

Another Louisiana Case Before SCOTUS

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) will hear oral arguments on January 12 in a case that could impact dozens of lawsuits against oil companies in Louisiana.
POINT OF VIEW

POINT OF VIEW

POINT OF VIEW

“The Spirit is Willing, But the Flesh Won’t Rise!” That was a favorite saying of my mother as she got older. I thought it was cute, never realizing its true implications. The underlying issue is as we age our minds often retain their viability while our bodies deteriorate.
CALLING IT HOME

CALLING IT HOME

CALLING IT HOME

Hope you all had a good Thanksgiving holiday, and possibly found some great bargains at Black Friday sales. For many of us, it was a time of good food and company, even with those long-lost relatives and friends.
BRAVO!

BRAVO!

BRAVO!

As the holiday season is upon us, two “gifts” for the children in the St. Bernard public schools should be celebrated - the 2nd Grade Swim Program and the After School Ballet Program. The first is life saving, the other life can be life changing.For more than twenty years, all second graders in St.
The Forgotten Kitchen

The Forgotten Kitchen

The Forgotten Kitchen

Since I am in New York, and not in Chalmette with access to the SoFAB Culinary Research Center at Nunez Community College, I thought that a book written by Molly O’Neill, that is a collection of recipes from citizens of New York City, would be an appropriate book to reference.

St. Bernard Parish Suits Filed

November 21, 2025Suit #25-1747-C: Angelo Lafitte, America Juarez, Giovinni Lafitte vs. Drew Benintende, Livaudais Electrical and Construction LLC - Damage- Auto Suit #25-1748-E: Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Sarah Loveless - Contract.Suit #25-1749-B: Neighbors Federal Credit Union vs. Eric A.
The St. Bernard Sheri's Oce wrapped up the No-Shave November fundraiser today, Dec. 1, marking the end of a month-long eort to support charitable causes within SBSO. Some of the deputies who participated included, from left: Dep. Joshua English, Dep. Thomas Murana and Dep. Matthew Schmill, all of the Field Operations Bureau Patrol Division.

The St. Bernard Sheri's Oce wrapped up the No-Shave November fundraiser today, Dec. 1, marking the end of a month-long eort to support charitable causes within SBSO. Some of the deputies who participated included, from left: Dep. Joshua English, Dep. Thomas Murana and Dep. Matthew Schmill, all of the Field Operations Bureau Patrol Division.

SBSO Concludes No-Shave November Fundraiser

The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office wrapped up the No-Shave November fundraiser today, Dec. 1, marking the end of a month-long effort to support charitable causes within our agency. Thanks to the generosity of our deputies and staff, a total of $5,210 was raised, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.
in the garden

in the garden

in the garden

Picking Citrus and Noticing Issues? Here’s What’s Going OnIf you are among the lucky few people in the state with citrus fruit to pick after last winter’s disastrous blizzard, congratulations! Statewide, 85% of citrus trees died or were severely damaged by the cold weather.
Chalmette attorney and parish patron Mike Ginart Jr. passed away on November 26, 2025 at the age of 64.

Chalmette attorney and parish patron Mike Ginart Jr. passed away on November 26, 2025 at the age of 64.

Prominent Lawyer, Community Leader Mike Ginart, Jr. Passes Away at 64 Years Old

On November 26, 2025, former St. Bernard Parish council member, prominent local attorney, and 2025 BPW Man of the Year Mike Ginart, Jr. passed away while surrounded by family. He was 64 years old.Though Ginart was born in New Orleans, he grew up in St.