POINT OF VIEW

Hard to imagine that twenty years ago, our lovely community was totally destroyed by the winds and water of Hurricane Katrina. So many were unprepared for this event.The Saints played on Friday night and lost. People in New Orleans watched the game, likely drank too much, and then went to bed.

PEACE & JUSTICE

Just as most Americans remember where they were on 9/11, those of us living on the Gulf Coast remember the fear and concern that enveloped our region twenty years ago on August 29th. A lady named Katrina changed many of our lives.

Drama, Drama Everywhere!

Most eyes focused on Texas and California redrawing Congressional Districts as fights began between Republicans and Democrats gerrymandering to their own advantage.

CALLING IT HOME

The poker hand of WAR or PEACE Is there something wrong? Two events have just occurred that could influence the most major war the world is faced with, the Russian invasion of the Ukraine. Let me remind you, war has no good. War involves death of innocent victims and destruction daily.

in the garden

Summer Master Gardener Class Grows Connections, CommunityThirteen local gardeners took the time this summer to sharpen their skills while beating the heat.

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

I have been writing this column about the SoFAB Culinary Research Center at Nunez Community College for about 2 years. The Center has come a long way. We are ready to accept volunteers to help us.

St. Bernard Parish Arrest Reports

August 15, 2025Jeromy Thompson, 30, Violet: flight from an officer, resisting an officer, prohibited acts - schedule II - penalties, possession of drug paraphernalia, stop signs/ yield signs, turning movements require signals.Dedric Dotson, 31, Violet: battery of a dating partner.

St. Bernard Parish Suits Filed

August 18, 2025Suit #25-1236-B: Plumeria Accord Holdings LLC vs. Brunos Collision Center LLC, Brunos Collision Center, Ryan Bruno, Gulf Coast Bank Trust Company Garnishee - Foreign Judgment.Suit #25-1237-D: Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC vs. Renaldo A. Green, Renaldo Green - Executory Process.