In the evening of Tuesday, April 16, the St. Bernard Parish Government (SBPG) hosted a public meeting in the council chambers to discuss possible uses for funds the parish received from Community Development Block Grant from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Disaster Recovery. In total, SBPG will have $1,958,708.34 available to use on projects that increase the resilience of public infrastructure impacted by storm events from 2020 and 2021.

The Port of New Orleans has scheduled a series of open houses in the month of May to discuss the progress, collect feedback, future steps, the procurement process for small businesses, and future job opportunities for the proposed Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) in Violet, Louisiana.

The Meraux Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2024 scholarship awards, continuing its longstanding commitment to supporting education in St. Bernard Parish. This year, the Foundation has awarded a total of 70 scholarships to deserving students for academic achievement, artistic accomplishment, Career Technical Education (CTE), and agricultural studies.

Currently, St. Bernard Parish is in the midst of early voting for the April 27 election. Early voting is scheduled to end on Saturday, April 20 at 6 p.m. Residents who wish to participate in early voting must do so at the St. Bernard Parish Government (SBPG) building on Judge Perez Drive in Chalmette. Once early voting has ended, the last chance residents will have to participate in the election will be on the April 27 election day.

The 73rd Our Lady of Prompt Succor Parish Tomato Festival will be from Friday, April 19 through Sunday, April 21 on the school/church grounds, 2320 Paris Road in Chalmette, promising good food, live entertainment with eight local bands and student performances, and a collection of all-time favorite carnival rides as well as a host of game booths.

The Meraux Foundation proudly announces its renewed commitment to Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) with a new pledge of an additional $100,000 over the next three years. This substantial investment reaffirms the Meraux Foundation’s dedication to supporting the vital work of CASA in St. Bernard Parish.

Come ye, come all for a celebration of cultures and you got a free meal to boot. The Irish, Italian, and Islenos parade, a St Bernard signature rolled Saturday with beautiful weather, sun shining, and not too hot.

Jacqueline Richard, program manager for Nunez Community College’s Coastal Studies program, was recently named among the winners of the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana’s (CRCL) 2024 Coastal Stewardship Awards.

The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office held an officer wellness training session Monday (April 8) offered by Integrative Warrior Assistance, a non-profit organization that provides mental health and wellness referral resources for first responders and their families.

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