Make Peace Not War

The division in our beloved country has risen to astronomical levels; it’s as though a gulf divides the people who live in it. Regardless of what side of the gulf we happen to be standing on, it’s not a pretty picture.

I’ll tell you why the outrage

In the Feb. 25 edition of the Gazette, Mr. Chapman wanted to know why people are outraged about DOGE’s activities. Here is one answer.

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

I am returning to the 20th anniversary recipe booklet put out by Leruth’s Restaurant, that storied place in Gretna, Louisiana (636 Franklin Street). (You can find this pamphlet complete with a timeline of Leruth’s accomplishments at the SoFAB Research Center at Nunez Community College in Chalmette.

Plaquemines 4-H Members Celebrate Parish Food Culture at Annual Cookery

Oxtails, smothered chicken, and frog legs were among the top winners at the 43rd annual 4-H Culinary Art “Cookery” contest. This contest is the biggest Plaquemines Parish 4-H event and was hosted at the Port Sulphur YMCA.

Maria English named to Ohio University's Fall 2024 Provost's List

Ohio University College of Arts and Sciences student Maria English of Belle Chasse, LA has been named to OHIO's Fall 2024 Provost's List.

Belle Chasse Primary recognizes CARING STUDENTS IN FEBURAURY

Head Start: Ashley Hernandez, Hudson Nguyen, and Rori Isidore.Pre-K: Malahn Prout, Slade Turner, Lainey Jeanfreau, and Levih Smith.Kindergarten: Nell Ingold, Rylan Gaines, Corey Sylve, Penelope Gott, Karsyn Denny, Alexandra Tejada, Nolan Keegan, and Presley Perez.

The Annual Krewe of Boothville-Venice Elementary Rolls On

On February 27th, the Krewe of BVES rolled through the campus of Boothville-Venice Elementary, led by Mrs. Prout and the Grand Marshal, Luke Armstrong.

Commissioner Temple Highlights Positive Trends in LA Property Insurance Market

Louisiana’s property insurance market is experiencing clear signs of improvement since the legislature passed Commissioner Tim Temple’s package of property insurance reform legislation last year.

GeauxPass Warns Citizens of Toll Scam

GeauxPass, Louisiana’s statewide toll system, would like to inform residents of a nationwide “smishing” scam. The scammers are using text messages to falsely represent a tolling agency and make false claims that a toll payment is due.

in the garden

Spring is here and many gardeners are seeing butterfl ies returning to our landscapes. Planting extra flowers and host plants to draw them in is a popular pastime.