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Investigators traced the vehicle to Leonard and, with assistance from the New Orleans Police Department, located him and the truck at his resi- David Leonard

Investigators traced the vehicle to Leonard and, with assistance from the New Orleans Police Department, located him and the truck at his resi- David Leonard

SBSO Arrests New Orleans Man in Theft of $45,000 Bobcat

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested a New Orleans man in connection with the theft of a construction Bobcat valued at approximately $45,000, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.David Leonard, 50, of the 7700 block of Mercier Street in New Orleans, was booked with theft over $ 25,000.On...
State Representative Mike Bayham spoke during St. Bernard's annual Hurricane Katrina Memorial.

State Representative Mike Bayham spoke during St. Bernard's annual Hurricane Katrina Memorial.

Rep. Bayham Delivers Remarks at Parish’s Hurricane Katrina Memorial in Shell Beach

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
State Representative Mike Bayham observed the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina in Shell Beach, reflecting on the 164 St. Bernard Parish residents who perished in the storm, the destruction inflicted upon the parish, and the people from St. Bernard and around the world who helped the community...
SBCV members Joan Garofalo, Lee Anne Harlton, Gloria Doran, Kelli Plaiscia, Brynn Plaiscia, Carolyn Little, Inez Fernandez, Gaynel Cowen, Lisa Young and Carol Ludwig.

SBCV members Joan Garofalo, Lee Anne Harlton, Gloria Doran, Kelli Plaiscia, Brynn Plaiscia, Carolyn Little, Inez Fernandez, Gaynel Cowen, Lisa Young and Carol Ludwig.

SBCV Hosts August Bingo at St. Margaret's at Mercy

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Thursday, September 3, 2026
The St. Bernard Community Volunteers (SBCV) celebrated the start of football season during their August Bingo at St. Margaret’s at Mercy!Residents were delighted to see the volunteers dressed in their New Orleans Saints attire, bringing plenty of black-and-gold spirit to the afternoon.
Eric and Sabrina Schmidt and Sabrina's parents Stephanie and Robert Evans. Photo: Edward Miller / Magnolia Films

Eric and Sabrina Schmidt and Sabrina's parents Stephanie and Robert Evans. Photo: Edward Miller / Magnolia Films

Dreams Come True

Jimmy Delery
Thursday, September 3, 2026
An unplanned journey in life has blossomed for a very talented artist who calls St. Bernard home. We are talking about none other than our Ambassador on Canvas, Sabrina Schmidt. Recently, she participated in a national competition in Driggs, Idaho, and won a third-place award.
Tracy Duplantier invites all organizations and businesses to join the Kiwanis in following Dolly’s lead and championing literacy as a parish-wide endeavor.

Tracy Duplantier invites all organizations and businesses to join the Kiwanis in following Dolly’s lead and championing literacy as a parish-wide endeavor.

BRAVO!

Barry Lemoine
Thursday, September 3, 2026
“If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, then you are an excellent leader.”This quote by the late, great Dolly Parton truly exemplifies her leadership and her legacy of supporting literacy.

St. Bernard Parish Suits Filed

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Thursday, September 3, 2026
August 19, 2026Suit #26-1246-E: Capital One NA vs. Norman A. Parent, PP Builders LLC - Open Account.Suit #26-1247-D: Capital One NA vs. Derrick D. Duncan - Open Account.Suit #26-1248-C: Robert Adsett vs. Angela Elizabeth Howell - Divorce.Suit #26-1249-B: Tina Bernard vs. St. Bernard Parish...

St. Bernard Parish Arrest Reports

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Thursday, September 3, 2026
August 21, 2026Derrick J. Varnado, 33, Chalmette: 2 bench warrants, turning movements require signals.Ben L. Lucas, 28, Chalmette: 2 bench warrants.Cedric Clarence Sawyer, 45, New Orleans: bench warrant.Malcolm Calvin Gordon, 26, Metairie: telephone communications - improper language -...

WEEKLY

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Thursday, September 3, 2026
• 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.,...
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