SBSO Chief Deputy Richard Baumy To Serve As Interim Sheriff
Nunez Community College's Trunk or Treat 2026 is set for Thursday, Oct. 29. The entire community is invited for an evening of free candy, games, fun and more.
SBSO Sheri James Pohlmann announced his retirement on October 19 after 43 years in law enforcement. His retirement will go into e ect on November 1.
Thursday, October 22, 2026
After an over 4-decade-long career in law enforcement, St. Bernard Parish Sheriff James “Jimmy” Pohlmann has announced his retirement. Pohlmann’s time with the Sheriff’s Office—where he spent his entire career—will offi cially end on November 1.
Bernard the Pelican, Nunez Community College’s mascot, browses the shelves in the Pelican Care Corner on the Nunez campus. The Pelican Care Corner recently earned Nunez its third consecutive Outstanding Program or Practice of the Year Award for 2-year institutions from the Louisiana Association of College & University Student Personnel Administrators (LACUSPA).
Retired Nunez Community College Culinary Instructor Chef Ruth Varisco, center, in blue, poses for a picture with her family during A Seat at Chef Ruth’s Table. Proceeds from the retirement party and fundraiser will go toward the newly-established Chef Ruth Varisco Scholarship Fund. Chef Ruth was a culinary instructor at Nunez for more than 30 years.
Anthony “Dago” LaGreco Jr
Gustav “Gus” B. Monteleone Jr
Cathy Matherne Stechmann