BRAVO!

Today’s Bravo salutes a growing Carnival tradition taking place in the Old Arabi - the Arabi Lundi Gras Walking Parade. Co-sponsored by the Old Arabi Neighborhood Association and the St.

Seasons Come and Go, A Media Faux Pas

Hopefully, you enjoyed a parade or two or even more during Mardi Gras season. The explosion of so many styles and flavors of king cake could satisfy anyone's desire. The parade routes were filled with zillions of beads and throw catchers.

Assessing Freeze Damage in Palms

With the frost event several weeks back, I’ve gotten a few questions about how to assess freeze damage in palms.

Green Rice

Yields 6 Servings Ingredients:• 3 ¼ cups water• 1 ½ cups long grain rice• ½ teaspoon salt• 4 tablespoons butter• 4 tablespoons fresh, chopped parsley• 4 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions, white and green parts Directions:• Bring the water to a hard boil, add rice and salt, cover, and cook over...

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

In 1985 William F. Neal, known universally in the food world as Bill Neal, published a book called Bill Neal’s Southern Cooking. When it was published it was almost always met with acclaim. Craig Claiborne said, “Bill Neal is a genius at the stove.

St. Bernard Parish Suits Filed

February 10, 2026Suit #26-0140-E: Treslynn Green vs. Victoria Williams - TRO-PET.Suit #26-0141-E: Vi Nguyen vs. Cu Nguyen - Divorce.Suit #26-0142-C: Paul Mayeau IV vs. St Bernard Parish Hospital - Medical Review.

St. Bernard Parish Real Estate Transfers

February 10, 2026Lot 853A of Square 37B in Carolyn Park Subdivision. Melisa Guerra Gref, Anthony D. Gref to Jamal Abed El Gafer, Jamal Abed El Gafer. $30,000. 2105 Buffon Street, Chalmette. Nash Real Estate LLC to Valerie Hoang. $36,500.3508 Gallo Drive, Chalmette.

WHO'S WHO & WHAT'S WHAT

Families 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. in Meraux.

WEEKLY

• VisittheAnselM.StroudJr.MilitaryHistory& Weapons Museum at Jackson Barracks Open Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; last Saturday of the month, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free.• Weekly:AlcoholicsAnonymous12-Stepmeetings,7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 2825 Paris Rd.

Parish Voters Set for District 3 Senate Runoff in March 14 Election

In the upcoming March 14 election, St. Bernard Parish voters will help decide who will serve as the next State Senator for the 3rd Senatorial District. Orleans Parish voters will also cast their votes alongside those in St. Bernard, as the district includes parts of New Orleans and St.