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Senator Cassidy Tours Trucking Innovation
News Staff
Thursday, September 7, 2023
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Last week, US Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), recently visited Trucking Innovation, a thriving minority- owned business that supports local construction projects via trucking, hauling and contracting services. Earlier, he attended the St. Bernard Parish's Hurricane Katrina Remembrance Ceremony and spoke to the St. Bernard-Arabi Kiwanis Club about the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and his vision for Louisiana.
State of the Shrimp Fisheries Industry Meeting Set for Sept. 8
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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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Councilmember Fred Everhardt and the Louisiana Shrimp Association's President Acy Cooper will be holding a State of the Shrimp Fisheries Industry meeting on Friday, September 8, at 6 p.m. in the St. Bernard Parish Council Chambers located at 8201 W. Judge Perez in Chalmette.
Council Implements Enforcement for Shrimp Ban Ordinance
Justin Walton
Thursday, September 7, 2023
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The St. Bernard Parish Government (SBPG) council met on September 5 to finally approve an ordinance (introduced by District E council member Fred Everhardt) that will add enforcement measures to a previously approved ordinance that bans the sale of imported seafood within the parish— specifically, shrimp, crab, and crawfish. While this has been a hotly debated ordinance at recent council meetings, the council unanimously approved the ordinance at their September 5 meeting without much discussion.
Kristin Nash, Riley Moran crowned 2023-24 Louisiana Crawfish Festival Queens
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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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Growing up, Kristin Nash of Belle Chasse attended the Louisiana Crawfish Festival in Chalmette with her family annually. At age 20, she's currently the Miss Louisiana Crawfish Festival Queen whose duties include traveling across the state and promoting the festival.
Everhardt Announces Candidacy for Council At Large East
Fred Everhardt
Thursday, September 7, 2023
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I, Fred Everhardt, just want to thank everyone for all the love and support. I love our parish and I love being your voice on the council, working to protect your interest and the quality of life in St. Bernard Parish for us all.
Bayham Announces Candidacy for District 103 State Representative
Mike Bayham
Thursday, September 7, 2023
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Citing a urgent need for our parish to have experienced and effective leadership in Baton Rouge, former St. Bernard Parish Councilman and state Republican committeeman Mike Bayham announced his candidacy for State Representative for District 103.
St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce Holds
Justin Walton
Thursday, September 7, 2023
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On Wednesday, August 30 and on Thursday, August 31, the St. Bernard Parish Chamber of Commerce held its two-day political forum, giving many candidates in the approaching October 14 election to present themselves to voters in a formal setting.
Earl F
News Staff
Thursday, August 31, 2023
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Earl F. Dauterive III, resident of the Chalmette Vista neighborhood for over 30 years announces candidacy for Council Dist. B. He has been married to his wife Karen for 44 years, with 4 children and 8 grandchildren, all currently residing in St. Bernard.
WEEKLY & MONTHLY MEETINGS
News Staff
Thursday, August 31, 2023
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Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous 12-Step meetings are held in St. Bernard Parish on the following days: • Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 7 p.m.