WHO'S WHO & WHAT'S WHAT

Give a Hoot Trivia NightJoin us for the 9th Annual “Give a Hoot” Trivia Night, hosted by the Family Violence Program of St. Bernard—but don’t wait, register ASAP as spots will fill quickly!

Pomes Issues Executive Order Waiving Permit Fees in Response to Tropical Storm Arthur

On Friday, June 19, the first named storm of the 2026 Hurricane Season struck Louisiana, bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, flooding, and fairly intense winds to the New Orleans Metro Region. While the worst impacts of the tropical storm were centered in places like New Orleans and Kenner, St.

June 27 is the Final Day to Vote on Millage Renewals

Saturday, June 27 is the final day parish voters will have the opportunity to participate in an election that features numerous millage renewals and a few primary runoff races. On election day, polls will be open from 7 am to 8 pm.

Voitier Attends Final St. Bernard Parish School Board Meeting as Superintendent

Doris Voitier attended her final St. Bernard Parish School Board meeting as Superintendent on June 23.

St. Bernard Sheriff ’s Office Arrests Man on Various Narcotics Charges

The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on various narcotics charges following an investigation conducted by the Special Investigations Division Narcotics Unit, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

St. Bernard Parish Presient Louis Pomes Gives Hurricane Preparedness Reminders

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PEACE & JUSTICE

Have you heard the cries that Louisiana is unable to take care of its problems and should be treated differently than other states? Some even say, OK, then — make it a protectorate of the federal government. And you know what? Maybe that isn’t too bad of an idea.

POINT OF VIEW

When Americans reflect on the American Revolution, they too often fail to realize the time expended by those who invested in creating a new government. This was not a quickly unfolding event.It started with the Stamp Act crisis in 1765, when colonists revolted against this tax.

In Case You Were Wondering?

Legislators gave pay raises for firefighters, registrars of voters, cabinet secretaries, judges (sheriffs’ pay is tied to district judges, so sheriffs got a raise, too), and corrections officers. However, teacher pay raises remain unresolved, with $200 Million needed to fund permanent raises.Gov.