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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.Sheriff James...
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

News Staff
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. Bernard Parish were honored with awards, reflecting...
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.
AARP Donates To St. Bernard Community Center

AARP Donates To St. Bernard Community Center

AARP Donates To St. Bernard Community Center

News Staff
Thursday, June 12, 2025
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

News Staff
Thursday, June 12, 2025
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.
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