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in the garden

in the garden

in the garden

Anna Timmerman Lsu Ac H A
Thursday, December 4, 2025
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

Justin Walton
Thursday, December 4, 2025
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.
The Louisiana Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority (CPRA) held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Lake Borgne Marsh Creation Project.

The Louisiana Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority (CPRA) held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Lake Borgne Marsh Creation Project.

CPRA Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Lake Borgne Marsh Creation Project

Justin Walton
Thursday, December 4, 2025
On Tuesday, December 2, government officials at both the local and state levels gathered in the eastern end of St. Bernard Parish, specifically Shell Beach, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to announce the completion of the Lake Borgne Marsh Creation Project.
Representative with The Blood Center Suzie Potter accepts Proclamation naming January 2026 National Blood Donor Awareness Month in St. Bernard from council member and parish president Louis Pomes.

Representative with The Blood Center Suzie Potter accepts Proclamation naming January 2026 National Blood Donor Awareness Month in St. Bernard from council member and parish president Louis Pomes.

Council Proclaims January 2026 as National Blood Donor Awareness Month

Justin Walton
Thursday, December 4, 2025
At the December 2 St. Bernard Parish Government (SBPG) council meeting, council members unanimously approved a proclamation to dedicate January 2026 as “National Blood Donor Awareness Month.
AARP Chapter 3926 President Leona Galley (left) giving a donation to guest speaker Cathy Landry of Friends of the Animal Shelter of St. Bernard (right).

AARP Chapter 3926 President Leona Galley (left) giving a donation to guest speaker Cathy Landry of Friends of the Animal Shelter of St. Bernard (right).

AARP Chapter Donates Supplies to Local Animal Shelter

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Friends of the Animal Shelter of St. Bernard (formerly St. Bernard Animal Shelter) was the guest speaker at the AARP Chapter 3926 monthly meeting on November 22, 2025.

Symphony Chorus Of New Orleans Performs Handel’s Messiah

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The glory of Handel’s Messiah shall be presented two times on December 13 & 14.George Frideric Handel’s masterpiece was first performed in Dublin in 1742, as a benefit for two hospitals and for people jailed because they couldn’t pay debts. The share for prisoners’ debt relief freed 142 prisoners.
PEACE & JUSTICE

PEACE & JUSTICE

PEACE & JUSTICE

Jim Brown
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Louisiana Governor Jimmy Davis died 25 years ago this month. He was my friend and a great supporter for many years.Besides serving two terms as Louisiana Governor, he wrote the song that could be the most recognized American song worldwide.
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