The Student Government Association at Nunez Community College collected non-perishable food items to donate to the Second Harvesters Food Bank in time for the Thanksgiving holidays. Shown with just one of the many of boxes filled with food donated by Nunez students, faculty, staff and administration are SGA members, from left: Senator Roni Dacula, President […]
The Inshore Fishing Association, sponsored by Cabela and Hobie, brought two of its national tours to St. Bernard in November – IFA Redfish Cup Championship and the IFA Kayak Redfish Championship – shining a national spotlight on the parish and the world-class fishing it offers. “Not only do these types of events allow others to […]
The 2011 election season in St. Bernard was a series of close races, with very few clear winners emerging from primary elections in October. The Parish President, Sheriff, Clerk of Court, Assessor, even council seats were not decided outright. However, when the November 19 runoff was concluded, St. Bernard residents had turned out in large […]
The District A council seat was decided by 16 votes, according to the Secretary of State’s data. However, one candidate is contesting the results, citing once more the irregularities in voting by persons allegedly from outside the parish. Incumbent Ray Lauga held on to his Council seat against opponent Peter Rupp by a vote of […]
The upcoming election resumed with the early voting on November 5 -12 for the final Saturday vote on the 19. However, allegations have emerged that could call into question the validity of the election, even the primary votes cast back in October. Allegations of voter fraud have come in the form of registered voters taking […]
Academy award nominated screenwriter John Sayles (Lone Star, Passion Fish, Eight Men Out) was present for the Chalmette debut of his latest independent work “Amigo.” An independent feature surrounding one village plight caused by the American Garrison occupying their village during the little known American-Philppine War, which took place in the early 1900’s. Then, our […]
Veteran’s Day was observed on Thursday November 10 in the Parish, complete with both a parade for veterans and a ceremony to publicly recognize their sacrifices. This Veterans day—the holiday created out of Armistice Day and celebrating the end of the first World War—also commemorates the 236th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. At […]
The St. Bernard Business and Professional Women honored three Model Working Women during National Business Women’s Week at the club’s 50th anniversary party on October 17 at Sebastopol Plantation. “National Business Women’s Week is a nationwide celebration started in 1928 during the third week of October. St. Bernard Parish government issued a proclamation for the […]
The grand opening at Torres Park in Chalmette showcased $1.5 million in renovation work, including new playground equipment, two new gazebos, pedal boats, fishing and a rock and water feature modeled after Monkey Hill at Audubon Zoo. “This is our signature recovery project,” Parish President Craig Taffaro said. “This park undoubtedly will remain a center […]
Recognizing that local fisheries are a vital part of the region, the state, and the nation and that every effort should be made to preserve the economic vitality and cultural heritage of fishing communities in southern Louisiana, St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation (SBEDF) has been working for the past year to develop additional business opportunities […]
