Nunez Workforce Offers Short-Term Heavy Equipment Certification Courses

The Workforce division at Nunez Community College has multiple short-term courses coming up that will allow students to earn certifications for various forms of heavy machinery.To begin registration for any of the following, please submit a Workforce Inquiry Form at Nunez.edu/Workforce.

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Chaplain Aaron Johnson: A Steady Presence in Times of Need

In the often high-stress world of law enforcement, having someone who offers spiritual guidance and empathy can make all the difference. For the men and women of the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office, that someone is Chaplain Aaron Johnson — sworn deputy, peer supporter, and trusted colleague.

St. Bernard Parish Arrest Reports

July 4, 2025Ronald L. Caillouette, 84, Chalmette: operating a vehicle while intoxicated, stop signs/yield signs.Marlene Mamie Taylor, 64, Violet: terrorizing.Lina Power, 23, Meraux: domestic abuse battery.Pablo Argueta, 23, Meraux: domestic abuse battery.

LDWF Agents Working Hard To Apprehend Litter Violators In The New Orleans Area

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) southeastern region of the Enforcement Division has written 81 citations during the last fiscal year for littering violations.LDWF enforcement agents from Region 8, which encompasses St. John, St. Charles, Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, St.

in the garden

Mulching Brings Many Benefits!A recent LSU AgCenter study at the Hammond Research Station investigated various landscape mulch materials, their thickness in garden beds, and how well they helped to suppress weedy, unwanted plants.

Judge Seeber Bridge Closed Until Early August

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises motorists of an upcoming full closure of the LA 39 Judge Seeber/Claiborne Ave. Bridge in Orleans Parish.The bridge will be closed to all vehicular traffic starting at 6 a.m.

Bayham Passes Law To Help Crackdown On Property Blight, Illegal Land Uses In St. Bernard

St. Bernard Parish State Representative Mike Bayham recently announced HB 32 has been signed into law as ACT 482 passed during the 2025 legislative session, assisting the St. Bernard Parish Government (SBPG) in fighting blight and illegal land use.