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Mrs. Tortorich's class recently completed their swim lessons at the Chalmette High Natatorium. First row from left to right: Lia Suyo Puma, Znala Branch, Jahshaye Charles, Izan Caceres Sabillon, Luis Duarte Valladares, Kaleb Hernandez, Laytin Burns, Kinsley Borden. Second row from left to right: Paige Tortorich, Drew Young, Chance Augustin, Kevin Cooper, Grace Martinez, Harlem Bourgeois, Kylan Eunice, Kiara Pacheco, Coach Millie.

Mrs. Tortorich's class recently completed their swim lessons at the Chalmette High Natatorium. First row from left to right: Lia Suyo Puma, Znala Branch, Jahshaye Charles, Izan Caceres Sabillon, Luis Duarte Valladares, Kaleb Hernandez, Laytin Burns, Kinsley Borden. Second row from left to right: Paige Tortorich, Drew Young, Chance Augustin, Kevin Cooper, Grace Martinez, Harlem Bourgeois, Kylan Eunice, Kiara Pacheco, Coach Millie.

Arlene Meraux Teacher’s Donation Comes Full Circle with 2nd Grade Swim Program

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
It was a special moment at the Chalmette High School Natatorium recently when 2nd grade teacher Paige Tortorich and her students from Arlene Meraux Elementary completed their swim lessons using brand new life jackets that Tortorich herself helped provide.

Wild Rice and Mushroom Casserole

News Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Serves 4 Ingredients:• 2/3 cup Canadian wild rice• ½ teaspoon salt• 3 cups water• ¼ cup chopped onion• 1 cup freshly sliced mushrooms• 2 tablespoons butter• 1 tablespoon flour• 1 cup of beef or chicken stock• ½ teaspoon salt• 1/8 teaspoon pepper• ¼ cup slivered or sliced almonds Directions• Follow...
St. Bernard BPW to Honor Michael C. Ginart, Jr. and Dr. Katherine Karcher Lemoine as 2025 Man and Woman of the Year

St. Bernard BPW to Honor Michael C. Ginart, Jr. and Dr. Katherine Karcher Lemoine as 2025 Man and Woman of the Year

St. Bernard BPW to Honor Michael C. Ginart, Jr. and Dr. Katherine Karcher Lemoine as 2025 Man and Woman of the Year

News Staff
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Parish pride will be on full display whenMichaeC.Ginart,Jrand Dr. Katherine Karcher Lemoine are honored by the St. Bernard Business & Professional Women’s Club (BPW) at its 64th Man and Woman of the Year Gala on Wednesday, October 22 at the Fred Sigur Civic Center in Chalmette.
St. Bernard AARP Gives Back With School Supply Donation

St. Bernard AARP Gives Back With School Supply Donation

St. Bernard AARP Gives Back With School Supply Donation

News Staff
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Back to School supplies donation was presented to Hope Larios of St Bernard Community Center at the end of July 2025 from the St Bernard Parish AARP Chapter 3926 members and Leona Galley, President.
Kiwanis members Michael B. Chutz, Danial Bourgeois, Patrice Cusimano, and Shirley Pechon joined the scholarship recipients who attended the event (listed below).

Kiwanis members Michael B. Chutz, Danial Bourgeois, Patrice Cusimano, and Shirley Pechon joined the scholarship recipients who attended the event (listed below).

Kiwanis Hosts Semi-Annual Scholarship Meeting

News Staff
Thursday, August 7, 2025
The Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard-Arabi held its semi-annual Scholarship Awards meeting on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. During the event, the Club awarded 29 scholarships to residents of St. Bernard Parish, with the average GPA of recipients being 3.225.

St. Bernard Marks 20 Years Since Katrina With Mass And Ceremony

News Staff
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Parish President Louis Pomes invites all residents, friends, current and former elected officials, community partners and guests to join us in solemn remembrance on the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.Together, we will honor the memory of the 164 lives tragically lost in St.
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