PEACE & JUSTICE

'I have watched through a window a world that has fallen.' - W. H. Auden It has been twenty four years since terrorists attacked the Twin Towers in New York City. I was there last week to commemorate this terrible event in America’s history.The date, 9/11, turned into the frantic dialing of 911.

POINT OF VIEW

The American political scene has descended to a new low. An assassin's bullet cut down a husband, father, and young man who openly and fearlessly expounded on freedom and faith.

The Right Men for the Job

For nearly three hours on Friday, Plaquemines Parish residents, business owners, and local officials had the chance to air their frustrations over the Belle Chasse Toll Bridge during a special meeting of the Senate Transportation Committee.

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

In the huge collection of community cookbooks that we have in the SoFAB Culinary Research Center at Nunez Community College in Chalmette, we have a unique book of Hungarian Recipes. This book was compiled by the The Dorcas Guild of the Magyar United Church of Christ in Elyria, Ohio.

SCHOOL NEWS

OILER NEWSThe Young Marines is a youth organization that helps instill core values like discipline, leadership, and physical fitness in young people across the United States.

30-Day Attendance Challenge A Huge Success at South Plaquemines High School

South Plaquemines High School recently wrapped up its 30-day attendance challenge, and the results were impressive. With the support of the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff Department, students were motivated to attend school regularly, and attendance rates soared.

Plaquemines Parish Government Receives Keep Louisiana Beautiful Beautification Grant

Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB), the state’s premier anti- litter and community improvement organization, has chosen Plaquemines Parish Government to receive a Beautification Grant to support our community beautification efforts.

Louisiana Master Naturalists – GNO to Host Meet Fort Woods Birding Trail Opening & Community Nature Day

The Louisiana Master Naturalists – Greater New Orleans, in partnership with Plaquemines Parish Tourism, will host Meet Fort Woods: Birding Trail Opening & Community Nature Day on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Fort Woods, just south of Fort Jackson on Highway 23.

in the garden

St. Bernard Seafood Market: Connecting Through SeafoodThis week's edition was written by Dominique Seibert of Louisiana Sea Grant Seafood holds a special place in Louisiana and St. Bernard. Louisiana is the second largest producer of seafood in the United States.