In the May 3 print edition of CityBusiness, a local St. Bernard Parish company was highlighted as the fastest growing company in the New Orleans metro region. The company highlighted was SSE Steel Fabrication, located in the lower part of the parish. CityBusiness determines the title of fastest…
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Friday, May 17, 2024
Salvador Joseph Calato, Sr., born on March 4, 1939, in Independence, Louisiana, passed away on May 6, 2024, after bravely battling non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Formerly from St. Bernard Parish and Folsom, LA, Salvador resided in Picayune, MS, where he was a cherished member of his community. Salvador…
Thursday, May 16, 2024
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) recently published their evaluation of the various water systems throughout the state of Louisiana for 2023. And the St. Bernard Parish water system scored decently well, keeping in line with its scores from the previous year.For 2023, the St. Bernard water…
Thursday, May 16, 2024
In a display of community solidarity, Four Pillars, a volunteer group of community activists for the betterment of St. Bernard Parish, have collaborated to unveil a brand-new soccer field for the parish youth.
According to Matthew Woodward, director of community development at The Gathering in…
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Recently, a Vietnam War Memorial was erected in Torres Park to honor veterans of the war or those who died while fighting in it. The memorial was dedicated by the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) CHapter 550 located in St. Bernard Parish. The VVA is an organization that works to generally assist…
Thursday, May 16, 2024
At the May 14 general committee meeting for the St. Bernard Parish School Board, a large crowd of residents packed into the meeting room to hear and speak on an agenda item that allotted time for “discussion of the possible relocation of Smith Elementary School” due to the Port of New Orleans (Port…
Thursday, May 16, 2024
On Sunday, June 1, the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) will suspend operations of the Chalmette Ferry for a minimum of 90 days to facilitate the United States Coast Guard’s (USCG) mandated drydock inspection.
To ensure the safety of our passengers, the USCG mandates a drydock…
Thursday, May 16, 2024
In a press release circulated on May 14, the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) announced that its President and CEO Brandy D. Christian would be stepping down from her position in mid-June 2024. Christian will move onto the private sector, and she is set to take over as the CEO of Patriot Rail…
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Sippin' in the Sunset is a seasonal festival series that features live music, local food, arts and crafts for sale, and a well-stocked beverage bar sponsored by the Old Arabi Neighborhood Association. Please join us for delicious, local food, wine, live music, unique arts & crafts and so much…
Thursday, May 16, 2024
We are lucky to be able to grow a wide range of Hibiscus family members in our area. Everything from the wild crimson-eyed rose mallow (Hibiscus mosheutos) found along roadways, to the Confederate rose plant (Hibiscus mutabilis), which is an old time pass along plant found in many yards and…
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Nunez Community College’s new Wind Energy Technology program is set to begin admitting students for the Fall 2024 semester after the program passed a Global Wind Organisation audit last week, making Nunez the first college or university in Louisiana to offer a degree program in the wind energy…
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Thursday, May 16, 2024
In a display of community solidarity, Four Pillars, a volunteer group of community activists for…
News Staff
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Recently, a Vietnam War Memorial was erected in Torres Park to honor veterans of the war or those…
News Staff
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Sippin' in the Sunset is a seasonal festival series that features live music, local food, arts and…
Justin Walton
Thursday, May 16, 2024
In the May 3 print edition of CityBusiness, a local St. Bernard Parish company was highlighted as the fastest growing company in the New Orleans metro region. The company highlighted was SSE Steel Fabrication, located in the lower part of the parish. CityBusiness determines the title of fastest growing company by looking at revenue growth specifically.
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Justin Walton
Thursday, May 16, 2024
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) recently published their evaluation of the various water systems throughout the state of Louisiana for 2023. And the…
Justin Walton
Thursday, May 16, 2024
At the May 14 general committee meeting for the St. Bernard Parish School Board, a large crowd of residents packed into the meeting room to hear and speak on…
News Staff
Thursday, May 16, 2024
On Sunday, June 1, the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) will suspend operations of the Chalmette Ferry for a minimum of 90 days to facilitate the…
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Thursday, May 16, 2024
MAY 17
Pelicans & Pearls
Nunez Foundation Gala will host the Pelicans & Pearls fundraiser at the college's newly-completed Student Testing &…
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Thursday, May 16, 2024
KINDERGARTEN - Lillian Miller, Tia Pellerano, Harper Melerine and Chandler Defranzo.
FIRST GRADE - Luke Tassin, Ella Grace Costella, Gunnar Schulz, Aaliyah…
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Thursday, May 16, 2024
W. Smith Elementary’s third-grade students take pride in what they do. Ms. Bernard, Ms. Tinguee, and Ms. Green’s classes recently completed a project, “Famous…
Obituaries
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Friday, May 17, 2024
Salvador Joseph Calato, Sr., born on March 4, 1939, in Independence, Louisiana, passed away on May 6, 2024, after bravely battling non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.…
News Staff
Thursday, May 16, 2024
In loving memory of Theodore M. Teal, Jr., a cherished father, grandfather and great-grandfather; who passed away at the age of 71. He had an unwavering…
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Thursday, May 16, 2024
George Stanfill of Covington and Violet, La., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the age of 94. He was a devoted husband, father and…