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PEACE & JUSTICE

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I’ve been a regular AM radio listener for most of my life. And now I am terribly disappointed that AM radio stations are under siege. We are learning that a number of major auto companies are giving up on AM radio. They will not include access to these hundreds of stations in their new vehicles coming off the assembly line. And the reasons for doing so seem quite weak.

YEARS AGO

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25 YEARS AGO • Commissioners of the St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District extended best wishers to retiring Executive Director Irwin A.

RECORD

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As a service to its readers, The St. Bernard Voice reports arrests and suits filed in the St. Bernard Parish. Information listed here is obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but due to the possibility of human or mechanical errors in filing, entering, and transcribing documents, this information is not guaranteed. Before acting on this information, please consult the official records.

Arrests Made

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June 22, 2023 Brittany Richardson, 35, Chalmette: fugitive warrant (NOPD). June 23, 2023 Nolan R.

HEALTH &WELLNESS

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During 2022, Louisiana had seven deaths attributed to neuroinvasive disease caused by West Nile virus TheLouisianaDepartment of Health (LDH) is reminding the public to take precautions against mosquito bites that can expose people to West Nile virus (WNV). During 2022, Louisiana experienced 41 West Nile neuroinvasive disease (NID) cases and seven deaths.

Healthy Hydration

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= Energy Drinks The Dog Days of Summer mean fun in the sun, but staying hydrated to reduce the risk for heat illness is imperative. Water will almost always help people remain hydrated even when working in the heat, but eating regular meals can also help prevent heat illness by replacing salt lost through sweat, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

SBSO Conducting Extra Patrols for Vacationing Residents

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St. Bernard Parish residents leaving for an extended period of time or for summer vacation can call the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office to request that deputies make extra patrols past their home while they are away, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

WEEKLYAND MONTHLY MEETINGS

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Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings Alcoholics Anonymous 12-Step meetings are held in St. Bernard Parish on the following days: • Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 7 p.m.

In the

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Early July is the best time to start seeking out seeds and other resources for the fall planting season. Each year when October arrives, I get a lot of questions about where to order or buy things like heat set tomato transplants, strawberry plugs, specific fruit trees, and seed garlic. With some advance pre-ordering, you can find the best selection of these things before they sell out.