The First Guy To Call Him Mr. President

They buried former President Gerald Ford twenty years ago this month. I had met the former President on three different occasions. And I really believe I was the first person to call him “Mr. President.”My first encounter with this accidental chief executive- to-be was on July 31, 1972.

Time Off From Work or a Rejuvenation

What defines a vacation, and how do we enjoy it? A vacation may simply be a getaway or a change of scenery. It does not always include long-distance travel, whether by automobile, train, or plane.

Memory Test

Do you Remember When the Democrats and their mainstream media buddies said that President Trump’s Trade War and his use of Tariffs would sink our economy?

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

In unpacking a recently received box of books, I found a copy of a 1973 compilation of pecan recipes collected by the H.M.Thames Pecan Co., Inc. of Mobile, Alabama called Pecan Cookery. Their pecans are the Azalea brand. The company was started in 1933.

BRAVO!

Today, we salute leaders from two different organizations - one focused on business in St. Bernard, the other on unleashing creativity in our students.First up is the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce that recently hosted its Annual Awards Dinner.

SBSO Arrests Two in Connection with Armed Robbery

The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrested a man and woman in connection with an armed robbery that occurred at a Violet residence, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

St. Bernard Parish Suits Filed

January 13, 2026Suit #26-0047-D: Felicia Conforto, Rickey Serigne vs. Nola Pool Service LLC, Mathew Dreiling, Bayou Pools LLC, Alexander Schmidt, Crum and Forster Specialty Insurance Company - Damage-Other.Suit #26-0048-E: Capital One NA, Discover Bank vs. Chloe E. Lopez Open Account.

St. Bernard Parish Arrest Reports

January 16, 2026Rueben Stephen Belk, 59, Chalmette: fugitive warrant (Indiana).Luis Adolfo David Sloan, 25, Chalmette: theft, communication interference.Gregory Bondi, 29, Chalmette: theft, communication interference.Michael I. Chisolm, 59, New Orleans: bench warrant.