Crescent City community news

New service lets Jeff librarians give individual help with forms, applications and more

BY CHRIS SMITH | Contributing writer
Sep 22, 2023

Patrons at the West Bank Regional Library can reserve one-on-one time with library staff to assist with such tasks as helping with online job applications and résumé creation or registering fo…

Medicare information and more community health events

Sep 22, 2023

MEDICARE AND MUFFINS: Those approaching Medicare eligibility or who have Medicare can learn more about the program 10-11 a.m. on Sept. 29 at Peoples Health, 3017 Veterans Memorial Blvd. in Met…

LSU Health New Orleans nursing school wins $1M grant

Sep 21, 2023

The LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing has been award a $1.085 million grant?from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to develop a diverse nursing workforce prepared to pro…

St. Charles Avenue Baptist names interim pastor

Sep 21, 2023

The Rev. Dr. Marc J. Boswell will assume the pulpit of St. Charles Avenue Baptist Church on Oct. 1 as interim pastor. He has served as the administrative pastor at the church since 2021.

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Beware phone scammers pretending to be with the State Police

BY KAREN TAYLOR GIST | Staff writer
Sep 19, 2023

Louisiana State Police are warning of a telephone scam that holds a touch of irony.

Feeling forgetful? These memory screenings are between you and your computer

BY KAREN TAYLOR GIST | Staff writer
Sep 19, 2023

Tell the truth: Are you starting to have a hard time recalling names? Or do you put things in “safe” places, only to forget what those places are? If so, welcome to the world of people hitting…

3 National Merit semifinalists at Dominican, and more area school news

Sep 19, 2023

ST. MARY’S DOMINICAN: Three Dominican seniors have been named semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship program. Kathryn Fine, Camille Truxillo and Samantha Wild are among more than 16,0…

Carden circus, CCC Bridge Run and more area community news

Staff reports
Sep 18, 2023

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Bilbo Baggins' birthday: Kids can get their 'Hobbit' on at library book party

BY JANE LEGROS | Contributing writer
Sep 18, 2023

Celebrate Bilbo Baggins’ birthday at a "Hobbit"-themed book party, hosted by the New Orleans Public Library on Sept. 23 at Algiers Regional Library, 3014 Holiday Drive.

Nunez mini session, Tulane theater and other college news

Sep 18, 2023

NUNEZ COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Registration is open for a mini session running Oct. 11-Dec. 6. More than 40 general curriculum and career-technical program courses are available. See details at nune…

Blood Drive and more community health events

Sep 18, 2023

BLOOD DRIVE:?The drive, on Sept. 24, 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m., will be held in the gym at St. Pius X Church, 6666 Spanish Fort Blvd., in New Orleans. Donors will receive a mini health exam and have…

Fleas don't just affect pets: Fighting them is a homefront battle you'll be itching to join

BY TRACI HOWERTON | Contributing writer
Sep 15, 2023

Our humid climate is a perfect breeding ground for fleas. Even when we don't see them, they are lurking year-round. And when we have the hot weather we’ve been experiencing lately, they come o…

New 'experience passes' let Jeff library cardholders check out museums, more in person

BY CHRIS SMITH | Contributing writer
Sep 15, 2023

The newest Beyond Books initiative for the Jefferson Parish Library will let cardholders check out "Experience Passes" to regional cultural institutions.?Current partners include the Jefferson…

Croatian president will come to Belle Chasse to celebrate grand opening of cultural center

Staff report
Sep 15, 2023

Croatian President Zoran Milanovi? will be present to celebrate the grand opening of the Croatian House in Belle Chasse on Sept. 23.

After son dies from overdose, father is on a mission to combat opioids with Narcan education

BY ROBERT S. WOLF Contributing writer
Updated Sep 13, 2023

Danny Bolner Jr. understands the disease of addiction very clearly. He’s coming up on 19 years of alcohol sobriety, and he’s also experienced firsthand the ravages of the drug epidemic with th…

Collectible cars will be on view and up for auction at Convention Center

Staff report
Sep 11, 2023

What do a 1922 Ford Model T depot hack, a 1939 Packard 120 4-door convertible, a 2007 Bentley Flying Spur and a 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV edition 1 VIN 001 have in common?

'Jaws' screens at New Canal Lighthouse, and more area community news

Staff reports
Sep 11, 2023

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Learn more about the New Orleans Library's new gallery and community center at Sept. 13 program

BY JANE LEGROS | Contributing writer
Sep 11, 2023

Enjoy an evening with multidisciplinary artist LaVonna Varnado Brown at the REACH Center art gallery on Sept. 13 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. as she shares her work and talks about the future of the …

Disadvantaged kids get free laptops through No Days Offline

BY EVA JACOB BARKOFF | Contributing writer
Sep 11, 2023

Four years ago, longtime friends Josh D’Arcangelo and Stuart Seiler kicked off a program called No Days Offline to provide laptop computers for disadvantaged students in kindergarten through h…

Science and faith are topics for two talks in River Ridge

BY CHRIS SMITH | Contributing writer
Sep 11, 2023

Science and faith will be the topics when Ian Wick, Ph.D., a retired professor and author of numerous articles in scientific journals, presents two sessions at the River Ridge Library, 8825 Je…

Grief support, better health and more community health events

Sep 11, 2023

GRIEFSHARE FALL SESSION: The 13-week recovery and support group will meet starting Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. to noon at the Christian Fellowship Church, 5049 Ehret Road, Marrero. Sessions consist of…

8 tips to help make the most of your pet's older years

BY TRACI HOWERTON | Contributing writer
Sep 8, 2023

As pets age, their health care needs change. As the mom to two senior dogs, I am very aware of any changes in behavior, eating habits and activity levels. Both of my dogs are short on hearing …

11 cancer survivors and activists to be honored at Cancer Crusaders luncheon

Staff report
Sep 6, 2023

Cancer Crusaders, a nonprofit established to raise money for cancer research in the New Orleans area, will honor 11 cancer survivors who are active in their communities during the organization…

Community Workshop teaches wood-working skills in an inclusive environment

BY EVA JACOB BARKOFF | Contributing writer
Sep 4, 2023

There was a time when Sheva Greenwood’s hands carried the scent of freshly baked breads after spending time sifting flour, measuring sugar and rolling dough.

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Sep 4, 2023

The Lower 9 Fest took over Oliver Bush Playground in New Orleans recently to celebrate the community, with live music, kids' activities and more.

Library hosts authors who share their stories, from aging in place, Italian food to far-right politics

BY JANE LEGROS | Contributing writer
Sep 4, 2023

A number of author talks will be held in the coming week, with topics as diverse as Italian food, aging in place, and the rise of far-right politics. Here's what you need to know:

Learn about the Louisiana Archives and its genealogical collections at Metairie Library

BY CHRIS SMITH | Contributing writer
Sep 4, 2023

Bill Stafford, archives supervisor for the Louisiana State Archives in Baton Rouge, will provide an overview of the State Archives and its genealogical collections at 7 p.m. Sept. 18, at the E…

Hynes Charter honors leaders, and more area school news

Sep 1, 2023

HYNES CHARTER SCHOOLS: Dana Clark-Williams, assistant principal, Hynes-UNO; Brandi Huling, director of special education; and Anne Kramer, chief academic officer, have been given the 2024 Hyne…