POINT OF VIEW

Unfortunately, far too many people do not read anymore. They glean information from TV, the internet, or podcasts. Their attention span has shortened so much that they cannot imagine picking up a book, especially a long one, to gain an in-depth understanding of a topic.

PEACE & JUSTICE

Twenty-six years ago, Tom Brokaw wrote a book about what he called “the greatest generation.” Now, there is a new bestseller out calling America “the dumbest generation.

FROM A RECOVERING POLITICIAN

President Donald Trump is attempting to right-size the government. How unusual for any politician to make cuts.Did you know that, in December 2025, the interest on U.S. debt was $154 Billion? That was the second- largest line item in the entire monthly statement from the Treasury.

Mission Accomplished?… Not Hardly

We have devoted a lot of ink to covering the activities at the Plaquemines Port, both in news stories and in my opinions. Many have been unfavorable, but what we report is what takes place at public meetings and is shaped by participants’ actions and behavior.

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

There is a natural bridge in the state of Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley. The bridge is a natural phenomenon that is stunning and surprising. It is surrounded by trees that are thought to be over 1000 years old. The Native Americans in the region called the bridge the “Bridge of God.

Phoenix High School to Celebrate 70 Years of Peace, Love, and Homecoming

SPOTLIGHTOn February 13, 2026, the Phoenix High School community will come together for a historic celebration marking 70 years of peace, love, and homecoming.

Kiwanis Club, Spirit Of St. Bernard Foundation, Ginart Family Scholarship And Dean Scholarship Applications Deadline Dates Approaching

The Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard - Arabi and The Spirit of St. Bernard Foundation have set deadline dates for receiving applications for their annual scholarship programs.

Dean's, President's Lists Students Named for University of Alabama Fall 2025 Term

A total of 15,388 students enrolled during Fall Semester 2025 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean's list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president's list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A's).

Plaquemines Parish Recreation Spotlights 2026 Biddy Basketball Champions and Runner-Ups

Plaquemines Parish Recreation Spotlights 2026 Biddy Basketball Champions and Runner-Ups

in the garden

Fill in the Gaps Post-Freeze with LSU AgCenter Super PlantsOur landscapes usually take a few months to bounce back after a winter freeze, and many gardeners locally find that a discouraging prospect when looking out over brown, soggy plants.