POINT OF VIEW

Republicans exhaust me. Disappointment is not a strong enough word. It’s extremely frustrating watching them with a majority in both houses of Congress and no immigration legislation.For the past four years, all we heard about was closing the border.

FROM A RECOVERING POLITICIAN

Last week, the US Senate Judiciary Committee conducted a two-hour hearing titled “Unfit To Serve.” The Senate Hearing was about the competency, corruption, and cover-up within the Biden administration.

CALLING IT HOME

For over a decade, I have been contributing a column to the St Bernard Voice. What does that mean? First, I donate my time each week, I am not an employee of the paper, and the content of the articles are of my choosing.

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

This week I am bringing New Orleans to Wisconsin. As I write this column I am watching the eagles soar over the Mississippi River in Cassville, Wisconsin. Purple Martins are circling above their nests, and the sun glints off the water.

COMMUNITY NEWS

The St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the launch of Savor St. Bernard, a brand-new culinary celebration taking place July 18– 27, 2025.

Local Student Breaks Accelerated Reader National Record

Catherine Robin (age 9), a third grader from Our Lady of Prompt Succor School in Chalmette, LA, has broken the national record for Accelerated Reader points earned in a single school year! The previous national record was 2,804.

In the Garden

Summertime Pond Problems in LouisianaThis week's edition was written by Greg C.

St. Bernard Parish Arrest Reports

June 11, 2025Jeshine Brown, 17, Violet: 3 Bench Warrants, Second Degree Battery.June 13, 2025Ray Sander, 62, Meraux: Domestic Abuse Battery.Blade Battle, 25, Poydras: Domestic Abuse Aggravated Assault - Child Endangerment, Simple Criminal Damage to Property, Battery of a Dating Partner.

St. Bernard Parish Suits Filed

June 12, 2025Suit #25-0872-B: Tiara Augustin vs. Variety Stores LLC, Big Lots Stores LLC, Big Lots Management LLC, Big Lots Stores LLC - Damage-Personal Injury.Suit #25-0873-C: Latrice Harris vs. Donna Lee - De Novo.

WHO'S WHO & WHAT'S WHAT

JUNE 2 - JULY 31STEAM at Nunez Community College Summer Camps The STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) Department at Nunez will offer more than 10 multi-day camps this summer for students in grades one through twelve.