SBSO Arrests Three in Copper Wire Theft Investigation, Seeks Two More Suspects

The St. Bernard Sheriff ’s Office has arrested three individuals and issued arrest warrants for two others in connection with a series of copper wire thefts across St. Bernard Parish, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

St. Bernard Parish Real Estate Transfers

January 9, 20264709 Hopedale Highway, Hopedale. James A. Guttierrez Jr., Michelle Townsend Guttierrez, Michelle Guttierrez Townsend to Cajun Angel LLC. $100,000.January 12, 2026Lots 19 and 20 of Andrew Jackson Subdivision. Dana Marie Methvin to Michael Sport Faust. Price Not Listed.Zacarias.

WEEKLY

• Visit the Ansel M. Stroud Jr. Military History & 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: Alcoholics Anonymous 12-Step meetings, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

WHO'S WHO & WHAT'S WHAT

Telling Tales at the LibraryFamilies are invited to enjoy 'Telling Tales at the Library' at the St. Bernard Parish Library this winter and spring. Story time sessions will be held Wednesdays from January 21 through May 6 at 11 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. at the library’s main branch, 3121 E. Judge Perez Dr.

Early Voting in the February 7 Election Set to Begin on January 24

Early Voting for the February 7 election will officially begin on January 24 and will continue until January 31—with the exception of Sunday, January 25. During that time, polls will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. St.

Library Director Set to Retire After Decades of Service

The St. Bernard Parish Library is about to lose a major figure, an individual who has guided the library through many hard, difficult years—successfully transforming the library from a small, little-known organization into a prominent institution within the parish community.

State of Louisiana and Persona AI Launch Humanoid Pilot at SSE Steel Fabrication

The State of Louisiana and Persona AI, headquartered in Houston, Texas, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to launch a pilot program advancing humanoid robotics in active heavy-industry environments.

Parish School System Seeks Feedback From Parents Through Survey

The St. Bernard Parish School System is looking for feedback from the family members of students to see what they’ve done well and what aspects of the school system may need to be improved.

PEACE & JUSTICE

I have a sad announcement to make. Politics is just no fun anymore in Louisiana. Let’s hope with new LSU Coach Lane Kiffin we have something to enjoy. But not politics.Reams of books have been written about the colorful characters that ran the Bayou state throughout its history.