News

CHS Seniors Awarded Posse Scholarships

Body
For the tenth year in a row, Chalmette High School (CHS) seniors have been named as Posse Scholars. Recently, Peyton Scheeler and Tania White were notified that they had been awarded this prestigious, four-year scholarship — each valued at over $250,000. Scheeler will attend Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) in Ohio to study psychology while White will enroll at Tulane University this fall to pursue legal studies and business.

CALLING IT HOME

Body
As we begin the new year, we generally make some attempt at new year’s resolutions. For the most part many of the resolutions do not last more than a few days. Quitting smoking ,drinking less alcohol, improving your diet, and exercising more are all ideas to preserve oneself with your health. It is difficult to hold the straight and narrow on some years long habits but we must try.

OPINION COLUMN: POINT OF VIEW

Body
Harvard University founded in 1636 is the first university established in the United States. Actually, it was founded as a college for training ministers during the colonial period which provides insights to its longevity.

OPINION COLUMN: Can It Get Any Worse?

Body
The New York Post recently published some facts on President Joe Biden’s three years in office: • Consumer Prices are up 17% • Food is up 20% • Rent is up 19% • Utilities are up 24% It’s hard to avoid paying any of those increases. Our country is being pushed to the brink.

OPINION COLUMN: Bad Idea to Keep Trump Off the Ballot

Body
Here is the election question dominating the national news. Can a minor state official decide the outcome of the presidential election? The Maine Secretary Of State apparently thinks so. She recently ruled that former President Donald Trump is ineligible to be on the ballot in the coming Maine presidential primary. Wow! I was the elected Secretary of State for eight years in Louisiana, and I never knew I had such power.

Voice Invites Readers to Express Opinions, Concerns

Body
In all newspapers, there is an opinion or editorial page where readers are encouraged to express their thoughts. In addition to articles from our regular columnists and an occasional editorial written by one of our publishers, The St. Bernard Voice accepts letters from the public addressed to the editor.

St. Bernard Parish Suits Filed

Body
December 21, 2023 23-1752-E, Succession of Leo Michael Schnell Jr, Succession. 23-1753-D, In Re Continuing Tutorship of Zackary D Lay, Tutorship.