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Members of NARFE Vernon N. Landry Chapter 1398 came together on July 9, 2025, to celebrate their 14th Anniversary since re-forming after Hurricane Katrina. It was a wonderful day spent enjoying camaraderie and some delicious eats at Rocky and Carlo’s Restaurant, followed by cupcakes and ice cream for dessert. The chapter also took the opportunity to give back to the local Family Violence Program with donations of bottles of shampoo and conditioner.

Members of NARFE Vernon N. Landry Chapter 1398 came together on July 9, 2025, to celebrate their 14th Anniversary since re-forming after Hurricane Katrina. It was a wonderful day spent enjoying camaraderie and some delicious eats at Rocky and Carlo’s Restaurant, followed by cupcakes and ice cream for dessert. The chapter also took the opportunity to give back to the local Family Violence Program with donations of bottles of shampoo and conditioner.

Local NARFE Chapter Celebrates 14th Anniversary

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Thursday, July 24, 2025
Sheri James Pohlmann and SBSO Sgt. Jerey Vega, a board member of the St. Bernard Autism Awareness Krewe, with sensory bags designed to help equip deputies with tools to better assist individuals with autism or sensory sensitivities during emergency situations.

Sheri James Pohlmann and SBSO Sgt. Jerey Vega, a board member of the St. Bernard Autism Awareness Krewe, with sensory bags designed to help equip deputies with tools to better assist individuals with autism or sensory sensitivities during emergency situations.

St. Bernard Autism Awareness Krewe Donates Sensory Bags

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
The St. Bernard Autism Awareness Krewe recently presented sensory bags to the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office and the St. Bernard Parish Fire Department to assist first responders when encountering individuals with autism or other sensory sensitivities during emergency situations.
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

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Thursday, July 17, 2025
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

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
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.

Local Exceptional Athlete Qualifies for National Special Olympics Track Meet

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
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

News Staff
Thursday, June 12, 2025
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.
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