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Gov. Je Landry had a mixed election night, with voters rejecting all . ve proposed constitutional amendments while Julia Letlow, his preferred candidate for U.S. Senate, led the GOP primary. Photo by John Balance/The Advocate

Gov. Je Landry had a mixed election night, with voters rejecting all . ve proposed constitutional amendments while Julia Letlow, his preferred candidate for U.S. Senate, led the GOP primary. Photo by John Balance/The Advocate

Odds of Teacher Pay Raise Dim as Louisiana Voters Reject Constitutional Amendments

Gracie Thomas And Avery White
Thursday, May 21, 2026
A constitutional amendment that would have given public school teachers and support staff permanent pay raises failed Saturday, rejected by 58% of voters statewide.Voters also shot down four other constitutional amendments proposed by Gov. Jeff Landry and the Legislature.Constitutional Amendment No.
Seven St. Bernard Parish Sheri 's O ce deputies graduated May 5 from the Peace O cers Standards and Training, or P.O.S.T. School at the Slidell Regional Police Academy. At the graduation are, from left: Lt. Donald Johnson, Capt. Leander Morgan, graduates Dep. Derrick Stewart, Dep. Jack Stogner, Dep. Charles Migliore, Sheri James Pohlmann, Dep. Sheldon Prats, Dep. Shelbie Kuylen, Dep. Lytisha Ford, Dep. Anthony Pellerano, Capt. Stephen Ingargiola and Lt. David Culpepper.

Seven St. Bernard Parish Sheri 's O ce deputies graduated May 5 from the Peace O cers Standards and Training, or P.O.S.T. School at the Slidell Regional Police Academy. At the graduation are, from left: Lt. Donald Johnson, Capt. Leander Morgan, graduates Dep. Derrick Stewart, Dep. Jack Stogner, Dep. Charles Migliore, Sheri James Pohlmann, Dep. Sheldon Prats, Dep. Shelbie Kuylen, Dep. Lytisha Ford, Dep. Anthony Pellerano, Capt. Stephen Ingargiola and Lt. David Culpepper.

Seven SBSO Deputies Graduate from P.O.S.T. Police Academy

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Seven St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies graduated Tuesday, May 5 from the Peace Offi cers Standards and Training, or P.O.S.T. School, at the Slidell Regional Police Academy, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.Congratulations to graduates: Dep. Lytisha Ford, Dep. Derrick Stewart, Dep.
Senator Bill Cassidy held a press conference recently to celebrate the success of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension O set (GPO), which were repealed by the Social Security Fairness Act, signed in January 2025. Public Servants such as police o cers, . re. ghters, and educators bene. ted from increased retirement bene. ts. Cassidy had worked on the e ort since he was in Congress in 2009.

Senator Bill Cassidy held a press conference recently to celebrate the success of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension O set (GPO), which were repealed by the Social Security Fairness Act, signed in January 2025. Public Servants such as police o cers, . re. ghters, and educators bene. ted from increased retirement bene. ts. Cassidy had worked on the e ort since he was in Congress in 2009.

Decades-Long Fight Ends in Victory for Local Public Servants

Dale Benoit Dale@thestbernardvoice.com
Thursday, May 14, 2026
A 40-year battle over retirement benefits has finally come to an end, bringing relief and life-changing financial security to thousands of retired public servants across Louisiana.During a recent press conference at the JEDCO Conference Center, U.S.
PEACE & JUSTICE

PEACE & JUSTICE

PEACE & JUSTICE

Jim Brown
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Despite his conflict with President Trump, Pope Leo XIV is quite popular worldwide. There is talk of an American visit by the pontiff soon. He should come to Louisiana. More than half the population in South Louisiana is Catholic.
POINT OF VIEW

POINT OF VIEW

POINT OF VIEW

Ron Chapman
Thursday, May 14, 2026
St. Bernard has been fortunate to have enjoyed the leadership of Superintendent Doris Voitier for these many years. She has created a worthy legacy not only for the physical manifestations of her tenure, but of the strength of her leadership.She began her tenure in August 2004.
Today’s Democrats?

Today’s Democrats?

Today’s Democrats?

Garey Forster
Thursday, May 14, 2026
If there’s a Democrat in a race for any office, but especially Congress, don’t waste your time asking what they stand for or their position on the issues. That’s decided for them by the Far Left Wing of the Democratic Party.
CALLING IT HOME

CALLING IT HOME

CALLING IT HOME

Jimmy Delery
Thursday, May 14, 2026
This could be a frequently said phrase in many average- income homes. Many times, a husband and wife have to assess their income versus their spending. Only do they find big percentages are income tax, property tax, and insurance in their spending.
THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

Liz Williams
Thursday, May 14, 2026
I was digging through the stacks at the SoFAB Culinary Research Center at Nunez Community College, when I came upon a first edition of The Union Square Café Cookbook by Danny Meyer – famous restaurateur and founder of Shake Shack – and famous chef, Michael Romano.
in the garden

in the garden

in the garden

Anna Timmerman Lsu Ac H A
Thursday, May 14, 2026
“Fairy Ring” Mushrooms Popping Up in LawnsSome people are delighted when a perfect circle of white mushrooms pops up on their lawn, seemingly overnight. Other people are greatly annoyed at these mushrooms, or fearful that pets or children may eat them and be poisoned.
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