St. Bernard Parish Hospital Earns ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade

Showcasing its dedication to excellence and patient safety, St. Bernard Parish Hospital earned an “A” hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit organization.

POINT OF VIEW

One thing leads to another.Americans just faced forty-five days of a government shutdown. This exercise in futility cost our nation nearly $90 billion, some estimates even higher.

PEACE & JUSTICE

Louisiana Lottery?Here’s my question to you in this week’s column. Do you feel lucky? Not the luck you would want if you were confronted by Dirty Harry. Remember Clint Eastwood’s words: “You’ve got to ask yourself one question: “Do I feel lucky? Well do you punk?

Democrats Said Nothing!

Democrats are livid about what President Donald Trump has been accomplishing. They want Trump to fail, even if it means hurting America and all of us.Democrats have tried to block Trump through the courts, with demonstrations, and even the most extended government shutdown ever.

CALLING IT HOME

Over 20 years ago, our region experienced a massive flood from a hurricane storm surge. If not for the floodwater, the wind damage, especially to Orleans and Jefferson parishes, was minimal. Storm surge is deadly and destructive without a doubt.

in the garden

Planting Blueberries in Swampy, Clay-Heavy,Alkaline Soils- What to KnowLast week’s Plant the Parish tree giveaways and articles on fruit planting in the area led to several great questions about how to establish and plant a good patch of blueberries in our area.

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

There are a lot of updates to share with you about our ongoing organization and collections at the SoFAB Research Center at Nunez Community College. I would like to extend an invitation to all schools in the area who might be interested in a field trip to visit a special library.

St. Bernard Parish Arrest Reports

November 6, 2025Billy Harvey, 21, Gretna: principal to the illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities.Bryson Mark Peterson, 18, Chalmette: illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities.

REAL ESTATE & CLASSIFIEDS

November 5, 20252401 Trio Street, Chalmette. Byron M. Showmaker to Tigler Enterprises LLC. Price Not Listed.2321 Plaza Drive, Chalmette. Karen Valette Bardwell, Karen Bardwell Valette, Thomas Kenneth Bardwell to Michael Joseph Taranto. Price Not Listed.