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Left to Right Gerri Settoon, Tiani Glapion, Bernie Hambrice, Marcey Fradella, Yvonne Ben, Sara Felt.

Left to Right Gerri Settoon, Tiani Glapion, Bernie Hambrice, Marcey Fradella, Yvonne Ben, Sara Felt.

St. Bernard Parish Shines at State Louisiana Reading Association Banquet

The St. Bernard Parish Public School System proudly celebrated a series of recognitions earned at the Louisiana Reading Association’s (LRA) State Banquet, held recently at Paragon Casino in Marksville, Louisiana.Several representatives from St.
St. Bernard Business and Professional Women's Club Hosting Bell Ringing Ceremony July 4

St. Bernard Business and Professional Women's Club Hosting Bell Ringing Ceremony July 4

St. Bernard Business and Professional Women's Club Hosting Bell Ringing Ceremony July 4

St. Bernard Business and Professional Women’s Club will hold it’s annual Bell Ringing Ceremony on July 4th at the Liberty Bell located on the Parish Government grounds in Chalmette, LA beginning at 4:45 PM prior to the St. Bernard Salutes America celebration. The bell was a gift to the people of St.
Stephen Hernandez, the son of Melissa Bruno and Stephen Hernandez Sr., is a member of The Exceptional Athletes of St Bernard. Stephen recently participated at the State Special Olympics track meet in Hammond where he won 1st place in the 100 yd dash. This accomplishment has qualified him to compete in the National Special Olympics Track Meet in Minnesota in June of 2026, where he will be proudly representing Exceptional Athletes and St. Bernard Parish.

Stephen Hernandez, the son of Melissa Bruno and Stephen Hernandez Sr., is a member of The Exceptional Athletes of St Bernard. Stephen recently participated at the State Special Olympics track meet in Hammond where he won 1st place in the 100 yd dash. This accomplishment has qualified him to compete in the National Special Olympics Track Meet in Minnesota in June of 2026, where he will be proudly representing Exceptional Athletes and St. Bernard Parish.

Lt. Eric Eilers, second from left, and Chaplain Aaron Johnson, far right, accept a $100 donation for the Junior Deputy Academy from Hilton Preau, president of the Vietnam Veterans of America, St. Bernard Chapter 550, and Patricia Preau. Junior Deputy Academy is an annual summer program for children ages 10 to 12 designed to foster community pride and teach youngsters about law enforcement.

Lt. Eric Eilers, second from left, and Chaplain Aaron Johnson, far right, accept a $100 donation for the Junior Deputy Academy from Hilton Preau, president of the Vietnam Veterans of America, St. Bernard Chapter 550, and Patricia Preau. Junior Deputy Academy is an annual summer program for children ages 10 to 12 designed to foster community pride and teach youngsters about law enforcement.

SBSO Junior Deputy Academy Receives Donation

The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office recently received a $100 donation from the Vietnam Veterans of America St. Bernard Chapter 550 to benefit the Junior Deputy Academy program.Formed in 2015, the Junior Deputy Academy is open to St. Bernard Parish children ages 10 to 12.
AARP Donates To St. Bernard Community Center

AARP Donates To St. Bernard Community Center

AARP Donates To St. Bernard Community Center

On Saturday, April 26, 2025 AARP presented Hope Larios of St. Bernard Community Center a donation of $300 for their continuous work in St.Bernard Parish. Donations are also welcomed at the center. Check presented by Leona Galley, AARP President.
Nunez Pelican Baseball players and coaches will host a series of Youth Skills Camps June 16-July 3 for children age 7-12. The camps are divided into half-day, full-day, and three-day package options, with both morning and evening options available for half-day camps. Register now at Nunez. edu.

Nunez Pelican Baseball players and coaches will host a series of Youth Skills Camps June 16-July 3 for children age 7-12. The camps are divided into half-day, full-day, and three-day package options, with both morning and evening options available for half-day camps. Register now at Nunez. edu.

Nunez Baseball Offers youth Skills Camps for Ages 7-12

Young baseball players aged 7-12 will have several opportunities to sharpen their skills this summer under the guidance of Nunez Community College Baseball players and coaches.The Nunez Baseball Youth Skills Camp holds its first session June 16 and continues through July 3.
NARFE Vernon N. Landry St. Bernard Chapter 1398 Treasurer Sylvia Keller is pictured here (on the right) presenting Laura Napolitano, Chapter Alzheimer’s Coordinator, with a check for $2,000 in contribution to the NARFE Alzheimer’s Fund. Since 1985, NARFE has supported research into the cause, prevention, and treatment ofAlzheimer’s disease, and has donated more than $15,000,000, thus far.

NARFE Vernon N. Landry St. Bernard Chapter 1398 Treasurer Sylvia Keller is pictured here (on the right) presenting Laura Napolitano, Chapter Alzheimer’s Coordinator, with a check for $2,000 in contribution to the NARFE Alzheimer’s Fund. Since 1985, NARFE has supported research into the cause, prevention, and treatment ofAlzheimer’s disease, and has donated more than $15,000,000, thus far.

Local NARFE Chapter Donates To Alzheimer's Fund

Local NARFE Chapter Donates To Alzheimer's Fund
Two Bell Memorial Day Service

Two Bell Memorial Day Service

Two Bell Memorial Day Service

Sandra Reuther (Chalmette resident and VFW Auxiliary Post 5153 member) and John Kass (Marrero resident and VFW Auxiliary Post 3121 member) recently attended the Nola Branch 162 Fleet Reserve Association "Two Bell" Memorial Day Service.