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Need a pet without the high energy of a puppy or kitten? Try adopting an older fur baby

BY TRACI HOWERTON | Contributing writer
21 hrs ago

November is National Adopt a Senior Pet Month, a time to shine a light on the often-overlooked older pets waiting in shelters and rescues. Being in a shelter is hard for any animal, but for se…

Hear the life story of Mr. Bingle from the daughters of the man who created the iconic snowman

BY CHRIS SMITH | Contributing writer
22 hrs ago

Check out these upcoming events at Jefferson Parish libraries.

Sale of special New Orleans coffee honors mother's breast cancer struggle and daughter's artwork

BY EVA JACOB BARKOFF | Contributing writer
23 hrs ago

When you walk into Mae Belle Maurin’s Metairie home, dozens of colorful sketches cover her bedroom walls, creating a gallery of sunsets, beaches, landscapes and flowers.

St. Bernard names student sof the year, school open houses around the metro area, and more news

Staff reports
Oct 30, 2025

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HIGH: Bennaroo, an all-ages music festival, is set for Nov. 9, 4-8 p.m. at The Broadside, 600 N. Broad St. in New Orleans. The lineup includes Rich Collins of the Imagination…

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Oct 30, 2025

DELGADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE: The Building Futures Scholarship luncheon benefiting Delgado’s Allied Health, Construction Management, Culinary Arts, Motor Vehicle Technology and Nursing programs w…

Creole Gumbo and Destrehan Plantation festivals coming up, and more community events

Oct 30, 2025

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Fall in Treme

Oct 29, 2025

The 10th annual Treme Fall Festival, at the St. Augustine Catholic Church yard and surrounding neighborhood in New Orleans, featured food, arts and crafts and live music by Kermit Ruffins and …

Harahan playground gets a makeover

Oct 29, 2025

The city of Harahan and local company Pelican Playgrounds recently held a volunteer build event at Royland Playground, replacing the current set up with new, inclusive equipment. Volunteers in…

Halloween is coming up frighteningly fast. Here's a list of chill-filled New Orleans events.

Staff report
Oct 29, 2025

The coming weeks are filled with scary affairs. Choose the ones that have just the right fear-factor to suit your fancy.

Don’t let Halloween's noise and chaos and costumes spook the pets. Follow these safety tips.

BY TRACI HOWERTON | Contributing writer
Oct 27, 2025

Spooky season is here, and while we are busy carving pumpkins and buying too much candy, it’s easy to forget that our pets experience Halloween a little differently than we do. What seems fest…

Learn more about the Navajo Code Talkers who were honored with medals for WWII service

BY CHRIS SMITH | Contributing writer
Oct 27, 2025

Check out these upcoming events at Jefferson Parish libraries.

School open houses around the metro area, and more news

Staff reports
Oct 24, 2025

MORRIS JEFF COMMUNITY SCHOOL: Morris Jeff, a Baccalaureate Programme public charter school, will host an open house for prospective Orleans Parish students in grades PK-12 at its campuses on N…

Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc accepting applications to serve as 2026 maid of honor

Updated Oct 24, 2025

The annual Joan of Arc competition for women between the ages of 16- and 19 years old is open now through Nov. 15.

In search of the Great Pumpkin? Here's a list of family-friendly spots.

Oct 24, 2025

Here's a list of places where you still just might find the perfect pumpkin. They're open through Halloween.

Thousands of pumpkins at St. Andrew's New Orleans patch bring a community together

BY EVA JACOB BARKOFF | Contributing writer
Oct 24, 2025

Before you try to estimate how many thousands of pumpkins have been carefully placed in the Pumpkin Patch at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in New Orleans, let’s do some math.

Freret Street, Creole Gumbo and Film fests coming up, plus more events around New Orleans

Oct 24, 2025

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Separation anxiety in pets can be a destructive nuisance. Here's how to help them adjust.

BY TRACI HOWERTON | Contributing writer
Oct 20, 2025

Separation anxiety is a behavior disorder that causes a dog, and even some cats, to panic at the idea of being apart from their favorite human. It is one of the most common behavior issues see…

KPop Adventure invites teenagers to join a team of demon hunters at Halloween Bash

BY CHRIS SMITH | Contributing writer
Oct 20, 2025

Check out these upcoming events at Jefferson Parish libraries.

Baby Ben Franklin plans music fest, schools set open houses and more area school news

Staff reports
Oct 17, 2025

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MATHEMATICS & SCIENCE SCHOOL: Baby Ben will host Bears Under the Oaks music fest, Oct. 25, 2025, 4-7 p.m., on the Uptown campus, 1116 Jefferson Ave. in New Orleans. It is…

St. Bernard seniors get their class rings at ceremony

Oct 17, 2025

More than 500 members of the Chalmette High senior class of 2026 took part in the school’s recent annual Ring Day on the field of Bobby Nuss Stadium. Activities included the presentation of th…

UNO Jazz Studies presents a series on campus; plus dance at Tulane and theater at Loyola

Oct 17, 2025

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS: UNO Jazz Studies presents the 2025 Jazz at the Sandbar music series, live in the 410 Lounge in the UNO Library fourth floor, 2000 Lakeshore Drive in New Orleans. The…

Halloween is coming up frighteningly fast. Here's a list of chill-filled New Orleans events

Oct 17, 2025

The coming weeks are filled with scary affairs. Choose the ones that have just the right fear-factor to suit your fancy.

Elenian Club celebrates Halloween

Oct 16, 2025

The Elenian Club recently held a Halloween luncheon and bingo with the theme “Coffee and Coffins and Tea and Tombs … Oh My — What a Ghoulish Adventure Awaits!” Proceeds from the event benefite…

Harvey Golden Agers attend Fall Fest Social

Oct 16, 2025

Members of the Harvey Golden Age Club recently attended the ‘70s Fall Fest Social hosted by the Jefferson Parish Recreation Department. In attendance were, front row, from left, Barbara Besson…

New Orleans festivals celebrate film, reggae, and fall. See our calendar of community events.

Oct 16, 2025

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New babies and pets really can live happily together. Use these tips to make the transition easy.

BY TRACI HOWERTON | Contributing writer
Oct 13, 2025

One of the top reasons that pets end up in shelters is that owners are expecting a baby. Somewhere along the line, a rumor started that you can’t have both — a new baby and a pet. But that’s s…

In an unexpected combination, the light, happy sounds of ukuleles fill the quiet Metairie library

BY ROBERT S. WOLF Contributing writer
Updated Oct 13, 2025

While libraries are known as quiet places for choosing books and reading, the Jefferson Parish East Bank Regional Library in Metairie comes alive on Tuesday evenings with the sounds of ukulele…

Lawyers volunteer to give free civil legal advice at Jefferson Parish Libraries

BY CHRIS SMITH | Contributing writer
Oct 13, 2025

Check out these upcoming events at Jefferson Parish libraries.

East Jefferson community news

This Week's Edition

Need a pet without the high energy of a puppy or kitten? Try adopting an older fur baby

Hear the life story of Mr. Bingle from the daughters of the man who created the iconic snowman

Sale of special New Orleans coffee honors mother's breast cancer struggle and daughter's artwork

St. Bernard names student sof the year, school open houses around the metro area, and more news

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Creole Gumbo and Destrehan Plantation festivals coming up, and more community events

Fall in Treme

Harahan playground gets a makeover

Halloween is coming up frighteningly fast. Here's a list of chill-filled New Orleans events.

Don’t let Halloween's noise and chaos and costumes spook the pets. Follow these safety tips.

Learn more about the Navajo Code Talkers who were honored with medals for WWII service

School open houses around the metro area, and more news

Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc accepting applications to serve as 2026 maid of honor

In search of the Great Pumpkin? Here's a list of family-friendly spots.

Thousands of pumpkins at St. Andrew's New Orleans patch bring a community together

Freret Street, Creole Gumbo and Film fests coming up, plus more events around New Orleans

Separation anxiety in pets can be a destructive nuisance. Here's how to help them adjust.

KPop Adventure invites teenagers to join a team of demon hunters at Halloween Bash

Baby Ben Franklin plans music fest, schools set open houses and more area school news

St. Bernard seniors get their class rings at ceremony

UNO Jazz Studies presents a series on campus; plus dance at Tulane and theater at Loyola

Halloween is coming up frighteningly fast. Here's a list of chill-filled New Orleans events

Elenian Club celebrates Halloween

Harvey Golden Agers attend Fall Fest Social

New Orleans festivals celebrate film, reggae, and fall. See our calendar of community events.

New babies and pets really can live happily together. Use these tips to make the transition easy.

In an unexpected combination, the light, happy sounds of ukuleles fill the quiet Metairie library

Lawyers volunteer to give free civil legal advice at Jefferson Parish Libraries

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