in the garden

Sago Palms Turning White Cycad Scale InsectsSago palms are pretty ubiquitous in the landscape just about everywhere in the southern US. They are not true palms, but rather, are members of the ancient plant family Cycadaceae, aka cycads.

Buras Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Charges Following Violent Incident at Mother’s Home

A Buras man with a history of violent offenses pled guilty this week to several charges stemming from a 2024 incident involving his elderly mother.

Another Louisiana Case Before SCOTUS

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) will hear oral arguments on January 12 in a case that could impact dozens of lawsuits against oil companies in Louisiana.

PEACE & JUSTICE

This is a difficult column for me to write. Recently, I received a message from my friend I've known for many years. He was calling to tell me goodbye. He told me he was in the early stages of Alzheimer’s and didn't know how his memory would hold up in the weeks to come.

POINT OF VIEW

“The Spirit is Willing, But the Flesh Won’t Rise!” That was a favorite saying of my mother as she got older. I thought it was cute, never realizing its true implications. The underlying issue is as we age our minds often retain their viability while our bodies deteriorate.

LA Hwy 23 Repairs… It’s a Start

Plaquemines Parish residents share a long-standing frustration: the condition of LA Hwy 23, our parish’s essential north–south corridor. From daily commuters and school buses to emergency vehicles and industrial traffic, Hwy 23 carries the weight of our communities, our economy, and our safety.

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

Since I am in New York, and not in Chalmette with access to the SoFAB Culinary Research Center at Nunez Community College, I thought that a book written by Molly O’Neill, that is a collection of recipes from citizens of New York City, would be an appropriate book to reference.