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in the garden

in the garden

in the garden

Anna Timmerman Lsu Ac H A
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Squash Vine Borer Control OptionsThere are few things more frustrating in the garden than losing something you’ve put a lot of time and effort into. For me, every spring, that means squash vine borers attacking my summer squash, zucchini, cucumbers, and patty pan squashes.
Capt. Richard Barr of the Field Operations Bureau Patrol Division, left, is retiring from the St. Bernard Sheri 's O ce after more than three decades of service. Pictured with Capt. Barr is his supervisor, Col. Walter Dornan, commander of the Field Operations Bureau.

Capt. Richard Barr of the Field Operations Bureau Patrol Division, left, is retiring from the St. Bernard Sheri 's O ce after more than three decades of service. Pictured with Capt. Barr is his supervisor, Col. Walter Dornan, commander of the Field Operations Bureau.

SBSO Capt. Richard Barr Retires After More Than Three Decades of Service

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
After more than three decades of service, the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office is bidding farewell to a respected leader who has dedicated his career to serving our community. Capt. Richard Barr will soon retire after 33 years of service, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.Capt.

Bayham Holds Town Hall on House Bill 465

Justin Walton
Thursday, April 9, 2026
On the evening of Wednesday, April 1, State Representative for St. Bernard Parish Mike Bayham hosted a town hall meeting on House Bill (HB) 465. This bill, which has been controversial and divisive in St. Bernard since it was first introduced by St.
Livingston develops for the reader a picture of the step by step destruction that an average person will go thru if confronted with the dogged pursuit of entity with the sta , time, and unchangeable momentum of a federal agency: an agency funded by the tax dollars of the individual it pursues.

Livingston develops for the reader a picture of the step by step destruction that an average person will go thru if confronted with the dogged pursuit of entity with the sta , time, and unchangeable momentum of a federal agency: an agency funded by the tax dollars of the individual it pursues.

The Rainbow Chaser, by Bob Livingston

Brooks O’connor
Thursday, April 2, 2026
In his new book, The Rainbow Chaser, Bob Livingston, former representative for Louisiana’s First Congressional District lays out a case, supported by his own experience, that our current political system is just as bloodthirsty and potentially fatal to it’s victims as in the early days of American...
St. Bernard Community Volunteers Host Easter Bingo

St. Bernard Community Volunteers Host Easter Bingo

St. Bernard Community Volunteers Host Easter Bingo

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
The St. Bernard Community Volunteers had a wonderful time hosting an Easter Bingo with the residents of St. Margaret’s at Mercy! Residents enjoyed playing bingo while sporting their festive bunny ears and glowing glasses, adding lots of fun and laughter to the event.

Obituary Cocktail

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Makes one cocktail Ingredients:• 1 tablespoon absinthe• 2 ounces very dry gin• 1 ounce good white dry vermouth• 1 ribbon of lemon peel Directions: 1. It goes without saying that you take the cham- pagne coupe from the freezer. (Do not use a . ute.
LSBAPresident Dr. Katherine Lemoine and the members of the CHS Voices.

LSBAPresident Dr. Katherine Lemoine and the members of the CHS Voices.

BRAVO!

Barry Lemoine
Thursday, April 2, 2026
“St. Bernard showed out at this conference! World Class.” This quote by St. Bernard Parish Public School Supervisor Joe Cipoline is an apt and succinct way to describe our district’s impact on a recent educational summit - the 88th Annual Louisiana School Boards Association Conference.
Pictured from left to right are St. Bernard Parish 4-HAgent Gabrielle Guerra, community supporter Michael Chutz, and St. Bernard Parish 4-H Agent Wayne Burgess.

Pictured from left to right are St. Bernard Parish 4-HAgent Gabrielle Guerra, community supporter Michael Chutz, and St. Bernard Parish 4-H Agent Wayne Burgess.

Community Support Expands Access to 4-H Camp in St. Bernard

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Strong community support is helping St. Bernard Parish 4-H members attend 4-H Camp this summer! Through a vote of its Board of Directors, the Spirit of St. Bernard Foundation approved the use of General Fund dollars to match the Michael B.
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