SBSO to Participate in Louisiana Highway Safety Commission ‘Buckle Up in Your Truck’ Campaign

In an effort to enhance roadway safety, the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office will participate in the 2026 “Buckle Up In Your Truck” initiative, sponsored by the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.

Firefighters Devin Murphy and Andrew Moise Receive Lifesaver Award at Latest Kiwanis Meeting

The St. Bernard Fire Department is proud to congratulate Fire Captain Devin Murphy and Engineer Andrew Moise on receiving The Sammie Catalanotto Lifesaver Award, presented by the St. Bernard Kiwanis Club at tonight’s meeting.

Our Lady Of Prompt Succor Tomato Festival On April 17-19, Promises Fun With Great Food, Music And Rides

The 75th Our Lady of Prompt Succor Parish Tomato Festival will be from Friday, April 17 through Sunday, April 19 on the school/church grounds, 2320 Paris Road in Chalmette, featuring fabulous food, live entertainment with eight local bands and student performances, and a collection of carnival...

HB 770, Cutting Oyster Leases from 15 to 5 Years, Deferred

HB 770, a proposed law that would have reduced the lease period of water bottoms for oyster farming from 15 years to 5 years, will not advance to the House floor in the 2026 Legislative Session.The legislation by Representative Dr.

SBSO Drug Take-Back Day Set for April 25

Doing some spring cleaning? Now’s the perfect time to clean out more than just your closets.St.

SBSO Suspect in Double Homicide Taken into Custody

A suspect in the double homicide that occurred Sunday evening in eastern St. Bernard Parish has been apprehended in Alabama, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

I have written before about the fact that I am half Sicilian. And I know that in south Louisiana there are many people who share this heritage to some degree. The food of south Louisiana has come to reflect the influence of all of the Sicilians cooking and eating here over the years.

St. Bernard Republican Party to Hold Candidate Meet and Greet on April 10th

The St. Bernard Parish Republican Party will hold a candidate 'Meet and Greet' on Friday, April 10th at 12:30 PM in Rocky & Carlo's Sicilian Room.US Senate candidate and state treasurer Dr.

PEACE & JUSTICE

It’s been fifty years ago that a major event happened in Louisiana political history. Jim Leslie was gunned down in the parking lot of the Prince Murat Hotel in Baton Rouge.I was just beginning my second term as a State Senator where I represented six parishes in northeast Louisiana.