During 2022, Louisiana had seven deaths attributed to neuroinvasive disease caused by West Nile virus TheLouisianaDepartment of Health (LDH) is reminding the public to take precautions against mosquito bites that can expose people to West Nile virus (WNV). During 2022, Louisiana experienced 41 West Nile neuroinvasive disease (NID) cases and seven deaths.

= Energy Drinks The Dog Days of Summer mean fun in the sun, but staying hydrated to reduce the risk for heat illness is imperative. Water will almost always help people remain hydrated even when working in the heat, but eating regular meals can also help prevent heat illness by replacing salt lost through sweat, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

St. Bernard Parish residents leaving for an extended period of time or for summer vacation can call the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office to request that deputies make extra patrols past their home while they are away, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings Alcoholics Anonymous 12-Step meetings are held in St. Bernard Parish on the following days: • Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 7 p.m.

Early July is the best time to start seeking out seeds and other resources for the fall planting season. Each year when October arrives, I get a lot of questions about where to order or buy things like heat set tomato transplants, strawberry plugs, specific fruit trees, and seed garlic. With some advance pre-ordering, you can find the best selection of these things before they sell out.

June 30, 2023 9019 and 9021 West Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette. James R.

Prior to the start of St. Bernard Salutes America festivities, St. Bernard Parish Vietnam War Veterans and the St. Bernard Parish Business and Professional Women’s Club gathered to hold their annual Liberty Bell ringing ceremony in front of the Frederick J. Sigur Civic Center in Chalmette to celebrate the 247th anniversary of the United States’ independence from Great Britain.

At the latest St. Bernard Parish council meeting— which was held on Wednesday, July 5 rather than its usual Tuesday date due to the July 4 holiday— an intense argument broke out between council members over how they should enforce an ordinance banning imported shrimp they adopted in late 2022.

Tri-Parish Works, the workforce development agency serving Plaquemines, St. Bernard and St.

Patrice Downing Cusimano announces her candidacy for Parish Council, District A. Patrice is a lifelong resident of District A, who has the time, work ethic and passion to devote to this position. She is a retired attorney, who despite working for 27 years at the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal, always found time to volunteer within our community.