Belle Chasse Resident Dennis Godsey Earns Hapkido Promotion to Black Belt

Belle Chasse resident Dennis J. Godsey was awarded a 1st Degree Hapkido Black Belt on Friday, October 9, 2026. Godsey tested at Lee’s Martial Arts in Bloomington, Indiana and credentialed by the U.S. Hapkido Association.

PEACE & JUSTICE

It was Christopher Columbus’s day, with a big celebration at the White House by President Trump.

POINT OF VIEW

AI is like a child. It learns what it is exposed to. The old term “GIGO” comes to mind: “Garbage In, Garbage Out”.

Constitutional Amendments

Early Voting begins Tuesday, October 20 and ends October 27 for the Nov 3 election.Louisiana voters face 10 proposed constitutional amendments on the Nov 3 ballot: 1.

Pigs Get Fat...Hogs Get Slaughtered

Today marks the beginning of early voting for the November 3 elections, where voters will decide who will be our next parish president. Seven districts will choose council members; the ballot includes two school board races, a justice of the peace, and a constable race. That’s only the beginning.

Letters to the Editor

EDITOR'S NOTE: We printed the following letter, submitted by Paul Buras, in its entirety in last week's edition. During layout and design, several paragraphs related to the diversion were inadvertently added to the beginning. Here is the letter as it was submitted.

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

Not long ago I presented a talk about the period of Joan of Arc, what armies ate at the time, and how their supplies traveled with them along with camp followers. The food that was eaten was not unflavorful, but was tedious just the same.

Baby Wild Boar

(You can substitute venison for the more mundane butter. ied leg of lamb.

BCES Announces October TERRIFIC Kids

On Thursday, October 15th, Belle Chasse Elementary honored our TERRIFIC Kids for the month of October. One student from each second, third, and fourth grade class is honored for showing they are Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive, and Capable Kids!

BCPS Announces October TERRIFIC Kids

On Thursday, September 17th, Belle Chasse Primary honored our October TERRIFIC Kids. Students in kindergarten and first grade are honored each month by showing they are Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive, and Capable Kids!