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2025 Krewe of Lourdes King Bryan Jeffrey Bertucci, Jr.

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.
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School fifth graders who were named SBSO D.A.R.E. program essay contest winners are, first row, from left: Anaya Williams, first place; Kyrie Major, first place; Breanna Dixon, second place; Ja'harii Cosse, first place; Kylie Sider, second place; and Angela Ticas Turcios, second place. With the winners are, second row, from left, are: W. Smith Elementary School Principal Cassandra Reddick, Sgt. Brandon Lewis, Capt. Lisa Jackson, Sheri James Pohlmann and Col. Daniel Bostic.

W. Smith Jr. Elementary School fifth graders who were named SBSO D.A.R.E. program essay contest winners are, first row, from left: Anaya Williams, first place; Kyrie Major, first place; Breanna Dixon, second place; Ja'harii Cosse, first place; Kylie Sider, second place; and Angela Ticas Turcios, second place. With the winners are, second row, from left, are: W. Smith Elementary School Principal Cassandra Reddick, Sgt. Brandon Lewis, Capt. Lisa Jackson, Sheri James Pohlmann and Col. Daniel Bostic.

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Holds D.A.R.E. Program Graduations

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Several hundred St. Bernard Parish fifth-graders recently graduated from the fall semester of the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office’s Drug Abuse Resistance Education program, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.Graduation ceremonies were held recently for students at W. Smith Jr.
The iconic Twentieth Century amusement park, Pontchartrain Beach, with it’s memorable Zephyr rollercoaster ride on the New Orleans lakefront has been transformed into a launch pad of jobs and innovation named The Beach at UNO in honor of the bygone destination of entertainment thrill-seekers. Artist rendering of UNO and the Zephyr ride circa the 1970’s.

The iconic Twentieth Century amusement park, Pontchartrain Beach, with it’s memorable Zephyr rollercoaster ride on the New Orleans lakefront has been transformed into a launch pad of jobs and innovation named The Beach at UNO in honor of the bygone destination of entertainment thrill-seekers. Artist rendering of UNO and the Zephyr ride circa the 1970’s.

Louisiana Statesman Recognized, Rolls “The Beach” into the Future

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
By Brooks O’ConnorThis celebratory statement, made in 1803, marked the occasion of two American representatives successfully negotiating to buy the Louisiana Territory from France, thus doubling the size of the United States.
PEACE & JUSTICE

PEACE & JUSTICE

PEACE & JUSTICE

Jim Brown
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Do you make New Year’s resolutions? I always do. A New Year always brings with it promise and uncertainty, but this coming year brings with it a greater foreboding than we have experienced in the past. The Chinese have a saying: “May you live in interesting times.
What’s In Your New Year?

What’s In Your New Year?

What’s In Your New Year?

Garey Forster
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
What’s In Your New Year?Now that 2025 is in our rear-view mirror, I hope you enjoyed celebrating the holidays with family and friends, got all of your shopping done in time, and are prepared for the after-Christmas and January sales.
POINT OF VIEW

POINT OF VIEW

POINT OF VIEW

Ron Chapman
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
A new “New Year' has arrived. 2025 will soon lie behind us, and with keen anticipation, we wonder what the next 365 days will bring.We can only hope the political temperature on all sides will cool down. Presently, the American people are being ill-served by the sickening partisanship.
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