School Board Appoints Next Superintendent, Begins Contract Negotiation

During a special meeting of the St. Bernard School Board held on June 9, the board took a major step forward in the process to find a new superintendent who will take charge once Doris Voitier retires at the end of June 2026.

A Familiar Face Steps Into Leadership: OLPS Alumna and Longtime Educator Lexis Nunez Named New Principal

When Lexis Nunez officially becomes principal of Our Lady of Prompt Succor School in Chalmette on July 1, she will step into a role that feels less like a new beginning and more like a natural continuation of her lifelong connection to the school.

Rouses Establishes New Location in St. Bernard

Rouses has announced that it plans to build its first location in St. Bernard. Planned for Chalmette, the new Rouses will occupy space previously held by Big Lots and Save-A-Lot totaling 47,694 square feet. Upon its opening, expected in the second quarter of 2027, this will be the 77th Rouses store.

SBSO Marine Division Assists with CHS 4-H Mangrove Project

Members of the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Marine Division recently helped transport 17 Chalmette High School 4-H students to Gardner Island, where the students planted 338 black mangrove trees as part of an ongoing coastal restoration and environmental education project.Capt.

AARP Chapter 3926 Hosts Glass Recycling and Coastal Restoration Presentation

Chalmette's AARP Chapter 3926, welcomed guest speaker Ricky Ostry, Commercial Sales for Glass Half Full. Ricky was a great speaker at the membership meeting on Saturday, May 23, 2026.