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State Testing Begins in April

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State testing will take place for St. Bernard Parish students throughout the months of April and May. Computer-based testing will be given to grades third through eighth. High school students taking Algebra I, Geometry, English I, English II, Biology, and US History will take the LEAP2025 assessment for each of these courses throughout the month of May.

Krewe of Lexington Children's Parade Set for Saturday

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_e Lexington Place Subdivision in Meraux is bringing back our annual Children's Mardi Gras parade on Saturday, Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. We'd like to invite everyone to line up DeBouchel Blvd. with revelers to cheer our Krewe on. Visit our event page on Facebook for more info: fb://event/763301742486794.

Krewe of Lourdes Gears Up for 73rd Ball

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_e Krewe of Lourdes will kick o 3this year's carnival season with its Annual Ball and Supper Dance on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at the Frederick Sigur Auditorium in Chalmette. 2024 Krewe of Lourdes Royalty • Dan Anthony Robin Jr.

Council Passes Two Resolutions Continuing Opposition to Port NOLA Project

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At the January 22 St. Bernard Parish council meeting, the focus on the Port of New Orleans’s proposed Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) in Violet, Louisiana continued as council members unanimously approved two resolutions directly addressing the project. _e resolutions, both introduced by council member at large east Fred Everhardt, both seek to show the unied opposition to the port project within the St. Bernard parish Government (SBPG).

Voice Invites Readers to Express Opinions, Concerns

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In all newspapers, there is an opinion or editorial page where readers are encouraged to express their thoughts. In addition to articles from our regular columnists and an occasional editorial written by one of our publishers, The St. Bernard Voice accepts letters from the public addressed to the editor.

Harbor Freight Tools Signs Deal to Open New Location in Chalmette

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Harbor Freight Tools, America’s go-to store for quality tools at the lowest prices, has announced that it will be opening a new store in Chalmette. The new store will be located at 8400 W. Judge Perez Drive and is expected to open in late winter. An official opening date will be announced closer to opening.