Ice is a hot commodity in our area in the intensity of the July heat. From Westwego to Gretna, snowball stands provide a sweet oasis from sweltering south Louisiana days.
Saints Quarterback Drew Brees announced during his address to fans that the Saints club is going to raffle off an authentic Super Bowl XLIV Championship ring to benefit those affected by the oil spill.
The campaign promotes the island’s culture and heritage, and proceeds will be used in the rebuilding of the island’s fishing and tourism industry.
Last month The West Bank Beacon entered its second year of publication by launching a re-designed website that provides readers with daily news from around the nation and world along side of its local featured stories.