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BRAVO!

Barry Lemoine

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Today’s Bravo begins with a salute to Superintendent Doris Voitier of the St. Bernard Parish School Board, who recently announced her intention to retire after more than 50 years of service to our community.

PEACE & JUSTICE

Jim Brown

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Say it isn’t so. The Bayou State, made up of docile souls who are law-abiding, courteous, and well-trained motorists, has just been tagged by several rating services as having the worst drivers in the nation.

FROM A RECOVERING POLITICIAN

Garey Forster

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Early Voting gives you a week (excluding Sunday) to do your Civic Duty, and begins Saturday, May 2.Don’t let a big game, family event, or trip that pops up on May 16, put the kibosh on your Civic Responsibility. Vote early.

POINT OF VIEW

Ron Chapman

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Once again, the American people were exposed to an attempt on this President's life. This is the fourth we know of this term: Butler, PA, golf course, attack on Maro Lago, now this.On this occasion, the assailant sought to assault the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

CALLING IT HOME

Jimmy Delery

Thursday, April 30, 2026

We have all heard the statement from someone like a doctor or lawyer,” I have news for you, which do you want first, the good news or the bad news”. The general answer is the bad news first , so the good news may overshadow the bad.

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

Liz Williams

Thursday, April 30, 2026

I keep returning to Gourmet's Guide to New Orleans by Natalie Scott and Caroline Merrick Jones. The paperback book was first published in 1933 by Scott & Jones Publishers in New Orleans. My copy is the thirteenth edition, published in 1955.

in the garden

Anna Timmerman Lsu Ac H A

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Bring in the Hummingbirds with These Nectar PlantsOne of my favorite wildlife species that visit my garden are the hummingbirds. There’s something about their presence on my flowers that makes me feel like I’m doing something right.

Lt. Eric Eilers, right, and Chaplain Dep. Aaron Johnson provided attendees with practical safety tips and strategies to reduce their risk of becoming a victim during the St. Bernard Sheri 's O ce "Refuse To Be A Victim” class.

SBSO Holds ‘Refuse To Be A Victim’ Class

News Staff

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Being prepared can make all the difference - and about two dozen residents took that step during the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office “Refuse To Be A Victim” class held Tuesday, April 14 at the Sheriff’s Training Center in Chalmette, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.The free class, led by Lt.

Sheriff Pohlmann Discusses Public Safety at AARP Chapter 3926 Meeting

News Staff

Thursday, April 30, 2026

On Saturday April 25, 2026 St Bernard Parish Sheriff James Pohlmann was the guest speaker at the monthly AARP Chapter 3926 membership meeting. He spoke about all the new technology that the parish has implemented to keep people safe.

From left: Special Investigations Division Narcotics Agent Lt. Cli ord "Chip" Englande, Sgt. Barry Sevin with the National Guard Counter Drug Program, and Walgreens Manager Kevin Krul.

SBSO Collects Nearly 200 Pounds of Medications

News Staff

Thursday, April 30, 2026

The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office collected nearly 100 pounds of unused or expired medications during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 25, at Walgreens in Chalmette, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.Special Investigations Division Narcotics Agent Lt.

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