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St. Bernard Parish Arrest Reports

April 17, 2025Jerral Ronquille, 32, Toca: fugitive warrant (STPSO).April 18, 2025Boujalais Suave Bailey, 33, Marrero: fugitive warrant (STPSO).Ladawn Domique Garrett, 27, Chalmette: telephone communications - improper language harassment.

WHO'S WHO & WHAT'S WHAT

Telling Tales at the St. Bernard Library It’s a new year and we are ready for fresh faces, old friends, and lots of library fun! The Winter-Spring session of Telling Tales at the library will start on Wednesday, January 22 at 11 a.m. and run through Wednesday, May 7, unless otherwise announced.

WEEKLY

• Visitthe AnselM.StroudJr.MilitaryHistory& Weapons Museum at Jackson Barracks Open Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; last Saturday of the month, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free.• Weekly:AlcoholicsAnonymous12-Stepmeetings, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 2825 Paris Rd.
Photographed are Thomas and Tommy Tommaseo

Photographed are Thomas and Tommy Tommaseo

Rocky And Carlos Celebrate 60th Anniversary

Rocky and Carlos celebrated 60 years of operations on Thursday, April 24. Founded back in 1965 by members of the Tommaseo and Gioe family, the Chalmette restaurant has become a central part of both the parish's culture and the culture of the New Orleans metro region generally.

Sun Bucks Program Returns To Louisiana For Summer 2025

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) announced today that the state will participate in the SUN Bucks program again this summer. SUN Bucks provides a one-time $120 summer grocery benefit to children who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals.
(From left to right) Parish president Louis Pomes, Consul General Gunther Emil M. Sales, and Deputy Consul General Robert Romero pose for a photo during the General Consul’s visit to the parish.

(From left to right) Parish president Louis Pomes, Consul General Gunther Emil M. Sales, and Deputy Consul General Robert Romero pose for a photo during the General Consul’s visit to the parish.

Consul General of Philippines Visits St. Bernard

Consul General of the Philippines Gunther Emil M. Sales and his deputy Robert Romero traveled to St. Bernard Parish late last week from their headquarters in Houston, Texas to recognize the important role the parish played in Filipino-American history.
It Makes No Sense!

It Makes No Sense!

POINT OF VIEW

David Vitter has become an outspoken opponent to the LIT planned for St. Bernard. We welcome his support. The following is a republication of a Point of View from last year… Ultra large container ships are difficult to maneuver, especially in constrained spaces.
FROM A RECOVERING POLITICIAN

FROM A RECOVERING POLITICIAN

FROM A RECOVERING POLITICIAN

by Garey ForsterIf you want to get an idea of what’s likely to happen in the just convened session, listen to its leadership.
CALLING IT HOME

CALLING IT HOME

CALLING IT HOME

What a truly spiritual experience attending the Vigil Mass at St Louis Cathedral in the French Quarter Saturday night. After entering the cathedral, an announcement was made that the procession would begin outside the building on Jackson Square and the lights would be off inside the church.