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Tina Bernard

SBSO Arrests Woman For Animal Cruelty; Animals Seized

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The St. Bernard Sheriff ’s Office arrested a woman in connection with an animal cruelty investigation involving dozens of animals found in unsafe and unhealthy conditions, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.Tina Bernard, of the 1700 block of Robert Drive in St.
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.
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