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Two St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office deputies recently completed the necessary training required to become 9-1-1 dispatchers, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

May 26, 2023 Julio Marcus Kruger, 37, Chalmette: molestation of a juvenile. May 27, 2023 Tinisha Marie Major, 29, Violet: aggravated battery.

St. Bernard Parish Suits Filed June 12, 2023 23-0722-E, Christina Maize, Robert Maize, Domestic Abuse.

June 12, 2023 2204 Corinne Dr., Chalmette. Dale Longmire to Kenneth B Albers Jr, Kailie L Guidry.

Solarization is an underutilized technique in our area. If you have a piece of lawn you’d like to convert to a garden, or an especially weedy place in the landscape, or have been having issues with nematodes, soilborne diseases, and insects in the garden, you might want to consider this method of putting the sun to work for you.

Until recently, children in St. Bernard Parish who faced abuse or neglect were left without essential advocacy or guidance within the court system. To address this critical gap, the Meraux Foundation took the initiative by providing a seed grant to establish a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) pilot program in 2016. Recognizing the program's significance, the Meraux Foundation further solidifi ed CASA's presence in the parish in 2017 with a substantial financial commitment, ensuring its permanence. Over time, CASA has expanded its reach, successfully serving children in need. However, the local program has recently faced uncertainty due to an unforeseen decline in funding, leading to the depletion of its financial reserves. Without hesitation, the Meraux Foundation once again stepped forward, generously donating $50,000 to enable CASA to continue its vital operations and develop plans for long-term sustainability.

The 2023 Louisiana Legislative Session officially ended on June 8, and St. Bernard Parish was often the focus of the state legislators. While this was mostly due to a controversy surrounding state funds allocated to the Port of New Orleans container terminal project in Violet getting slashed in the final hours of the session, St. Bernard itself also received some more positive attention.

St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Executive Director Drew Heaphy was honored with Global Maritime Ministries Inc., Crystal Lighthouse Award, an award that celebrates the Maritime Person of the Year. Heaphy has a long history of being with the port, starting with his career as Director of Administration in 1999. He worked closely with the late Dr. Robert J. Scafidel, the former Executive Director of the St. Bernard Port.