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Savor St. Bernard Returns to Parish

Savor St. Bernard Returns to Parish

Savor St. Bernard Returns to Parish

The St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce’s annual Savor St. Bernard Food Festival officially begins today, July 17. Until July 26, residents can support local restaurants by visiting the over 26 participating locations throughout the parish.
Rotary Board Members Sean Warner, Brenda Break. eld, and Joey DiFatta recognize Dr. Katherine and Barry Lemoine for their service to St. Bernard Parish.

Rotary Board Members Sean Warner, Brenda Break. eld, and Joey DiFatta recognize Dr. Katherine and Barry Lemoine for their service to St. Bernard Parish.

Rotary Club of St. Bernard Honors Katherine and Barry Lemoine for Service Above Self

Service Above Self is at the heart of the Rotary Club and recently its St. Bernard Chapter honored two residents for their tireless contributions to the community. First up was the Rotarian of the Year Award, presented by Board member Joey DiFatta.

Representative Bayham to Host Passport Acceptance Event

Throughout the morning of Thursday, July 23, St. Bernard Parish Representative Mike Bayham will be hosting a “Passport Acceptance Event” in conjunction with Congressman Troy Carter. The event is planned to be held at Bayham’s office on the second floor of the St.
The St. Bernard Business and Professional Women’s Club recently hosted the Louisiana Federation of Business and Professional Women’s State Conference. The conference, attended by more than 40 women from throughout the State, was held at Docville in Meraux. The St. Bernard Club was named the Outstanding Local Organization in Louisiana. Pictured are the members of the St. Bernard Organization who attended the conference.

The St. Bernard Business and Professional Women’s Club recently hosted the Louisiana Federation of Business and Professional Women’s State Conference. The conference, attended by more than 40 women from throughout the State, was held at Docville in Meraux. The St. Bernard Club was named the Outstanding Local Organization in Louisiana. Pictured are the members of the St. Bernard Organization who attended the conference.

St. Bernard BPW Club Hosts Louisiana State Conference; Named Outstanding Local Organization

St. Bernard BPW Club Hosts Louisiana State Conference; Named Outstanding Local Organization
First row, from left are: graduates Dep. Sierra Berniard, Dep. Patrick Turner, Dep. Joshua Pontecorvo and Dep. Gilberto Castro. Second row, from left: Maj. Dennis Morgan, instructor; graduates Dep. Michael Dier, Dep. Devin Fletcher, Dep. Logan Tardo and Dep. Joshua Umbehagen, and Sgt. Louis Mowers, instructor. Other instructors not pictured are: Lt. Kyle Brown, Lt. Jodie Couture, Sgt. Rosalyn Cantrell and Sgt. Darlene Ricks.

First row, from left are: graduates Dep. Sierra Berniard, Dep. Patrick Turner, Dep. Joshua Pontecorvo and Dep. Gilberto Castro. Second row, from left: Maj. Dennis Morgan, instructor; graduates Dep. Michael Dier, Dep. Devin Fletcher, Dep. Logan Tardo and Dep. Joshua Umbehagen, and Sgt. Louis Mowers, instructor. Other instructors not pictured are: Lt. Kyle Brown, Lt. Jodie Couture, Sgt. Rosalyn Cantrell and Sgt. Darlene Ricks.

SBSO Deputies Graduate from P.O.S.T. Corrections Academy

Eight St. Bernard Parish Sheriff ’s Offi ce deputies graduated Thursday, July 2 from a 92-hour Corrections Division course in Peace Officers Standards and Training, or P.O.S.T. Corrections Academy, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.Deputies who graduated from the class are: Dep. Sierra Berniard, Dep.
Devon Je erson Sr.

Devon Je erson Sr.

SCHOOL NEWS

The Chalmette Owls recently welcomed Devon Jefferson Sr., who brings more than 20 years of experience as an educator and basketball coach, to the Owl Family as their new Head Basketball Coach. Jefferson has dedicated his career to developing young people both in the classroom and on the court.
Chalmette Athlete Wins Two Medals at Amateur Athletic Union National Taekwondo Championship

Chalmette Athlete Wins Two Medals at Amateur Athletic Union National Taekwondo Championship

Chalmette Athlete Wins Two Medals at Amateur Athletic Union National Taekwondo Championship

33-year-old Pawan Kumar of Chalmette, Louisiana, recently earned a gold medal in Continuous Sparring and a silver medal in the Under 80 kg Olympic Sparring division at the 2026 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) National Taekwondo Championship, held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from June 28 to July 4,...