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Seated from left: Lena Nunez, Society president, and Janice Crespo-Smith, Society vice president. Standing from left: Joey DiFatta, Society member; St. Bernard Parish Assessor Jaylynn Bergeron Turner, Society member; Sheri James Pohlmann; Bob Smith, Society member; and Jimmy Faust, Society director.

Seated from left: Lena Nunez, Society president, and Janice Crespo-Smith, Society vice president. Standing from left: Joey DiFatta, Society member; St. Bernard Parish Assessor Jaylynn Bergeron Turner, Society member; Sheri James Pohlmann; Bob Smith, Society member; and Jimmy Faust, Society director.

SBSO Receives Isleños 50th Anniversary Poster

News Staff
Thursday, October 1, 2026
The Los Isleños Heritage and Cultural Society recently presented Sheriff James Pohlmann with one of 100 signed copies of its 50th anniversary poster.The poster features “Our Ancestors’ Journey,” a painting created by local artist Claire Nunez Pescay in collaboration with fellow local artist Donna...
Lt. Michelle Canepa recently visited with Lacoste Elementary School students during their Literacy Week activities. Lt. Canepa serves as SBSO’s school liaison responsible for conducting investigations about any incidents that take place on school campuses.

Lt. Michelle Canepa recently visited with Lacoste Elementary School students during their Literacy Week activities. Lt. Canepa serves as SBSO’s school liaison responsible for conducting investigations about any incidents that take place on school campuses.

SBSO Participates in School Literacy Week Activities

News Staff
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Several St. Bernard Sheriff ’s Office deputies recently participated in Literacy Week festivities at various St. Bernard Parish Schools.Literacy Week is a dedicated annual observance designed to raise awareness about the importance of reading, writing, and lifelong learning for students, families,...

SBSO Reminds Motorists About School Bus Safety

News Staff
Thursday, September 24, 2026
The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office has recently received numerous complaints from school bus drivers about motorists failing to stop for buses while students are being picked up or dropped off, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.When a school bus displays flashing red lights and extends its stop sign,...

USPS Operation Santa Program Is Now Accepting Letters

News Staff
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Today marks the start of the 114th year of USPS Operation Santa and the U.S. Postal Service is now accepting holiday letters from children and families throughout the continental U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.Every year, thousands of families send letters to Santa at the North Pole.

Families Invited to Planetarium Shows at the Maumus Center

News Staff
Thursday, September 24, 2026
The Maumus Center Planetarium will host two planetarium experiences on Saturday, October 24, offering visitors of all ages an opportunity to explore the universe.The morning will begin with Perfect Little Planet from 10–11 a.m., a family-friendly adventure that follows travelers from another star...
PEACE & JUSTICE

PEACE & JUSTICE

PEACE & JUSTICE

Jim Brown
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Make A Difference!Will elections ever be the same? From coast to coast, there is a great deal of controversy over mail-in ballots as well as absentee voting. According to some projections, as many as 50% of voters will cast mail-in ballots. And these ballots take a long time to count.
POINT OF VIEW

POINT OF VIEW

POINT OF VIEW

Ron Chapman
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
In a recent opinion piece, St. Bernard Attorney Sidney Torres and an ad by Robby Showalter addressed the Louisiana International port (LIT). There is a better location.He raises two important points.
Greenbelt Intrepid

Greenbelt Intrepid

Why Are We So Divided?

Garey Forster
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Presidents who were Democrats before Barack Hussein Obama spent their time and our money trying to heal the wounds from America’s past.

Crab Imperial

News Staff
Thursday, August 20, 2026
(Submitted by Alison Halderman from Harrington, Delaware)Yields 6 servings Preheat oven to 450 F Ingredients:• 1 tablespoon margarine• 1 tablespoon flour• ½ cup milk• 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce• 2 slices white bread, crusts removed, cubed• ½ cup mayonnaise• 1 tablespoon lemon juice• ½...
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