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BRAVO!

Barry Lemoine

Thursday, January 8, 2026

“We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.”—Winston Churchill That quote perfectly captures the life and legacy of Albert Carey who passed away on January 2, at the age of 86.

Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard-Arabi Hosts Dolly Parton Birthday Bash to Support Local Literacy Programs

News Staff

Thursday, January 8, 2026

The Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard- Arabi is inviting the community to celebrate the legendary Dolly Parton with a birthday bash fundraiser benefiting children’s reading programs in St. Bernard Parish.

NARFE Hosts Annual Christmas Luncheon

News Staff

Thursday, January 8, 2026

NARFE Hosts Annual Christmas Luncheon

WHO'S WHO & WHAT'S WHAT

News Staff

Thursday, January 8, 2026

11th Annual Battle of New Orleans Historical Symposium at Nunez Community College The 11th Annual Battle of New Orleans Historical Symposium is scheduled for Jan. 9th and 10th.

• VisittheAnselM.StroudJr.MilitaryHistory& Weapons Museum at Jackson Barracks Open Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; last Saturday of the month, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free.• Weekly:AlcoholicsAnonymous12-Stepmeetings,7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 2825 Paris Rd.

St. Bernard Parish Special Needs Residents Eligible for Evacuation Assistance

News Staff

Thursday, January 8, 2026

St. Bernard Parish residents with Special Needs are eligible for assistance in evacuating should a mandatory evacuation be called, either due to a hurricane or another type of emergency which might arise in the parish.

OLPS to Hold an 'Evening with The Patriots' Open House on Jan. 13

News Staff

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic School in Chalmette will hold an Evening with the Patriots to welcome prospective students and their families on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Tours will begin at 4:30 and will run until the last tour leaves at 6 p. m.

Council Discusses Reports of Foul Odors in Parish at First Meeting of 2026

Justin Walton

Thursday, January 8, 2026

The first St. Bernard Parish Government (SBPG) council meeting of the year was held on January 6 and saw council members go through a fairly light agenda with all the actionable items on the agenda handling fairly routine and mundane matters.

2025 Krewe of Lourdes King Bryan Jeffrey Bertucci, Jr.

Krewe of Lourdes Announces 2025 Royalty for Carnival and 75th Anniversary

News Staff

Thursday, January 8, 2026

2026 Krewe of Lourdes King Hailing as King of the Krewe of Lourdes for its historic 75th Ball in 2026, Bryan “BJ” Bertucci, Jr., proudly carries forward a distinguished family legacy. His father, Dr. Bryan Bertucci, reigned as King in 1988, and his grandfather, Dr. Emile Bertucci, Jr., in 1963.

Gus Riess

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Mourns Loss of Former Deputy, Community Leader

News Staff

Thursday, January 8, 2026

It is with great sadness that we note the passing of Gus Riess, a former deputy with the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office, who died overnight at the age of 86. Born and raised in St. Bernard Parish, he was a lifelong resident who dedicated much of his life to serving the community he loved so dearly.Mr.

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