The St. Bernard News

07/28/2025

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board are set to crown a new “King or Queen of American Seafood” at the 21st Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans this weekend – Friday, August 1, and Saturday, August 2, 2025. This year’s competition features 14 chefs from around the country including King of Louisiana Seafood…...

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board are set to crown a new “King or Queen of American Seafood” at the 21st Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans this weekend – Friday, August 1, and Saturday, August 2, 2025. This year’s ...

07/28/2025

Secretary of State Nancy Landry announced that, due to legislation passed in the 2025 Regular Legislative Session, the Independent Party will cease to exist as a recognized political party in Louisiana on Aug. 1, 2025. Voters registered as Independent will have their party affiliation automatically changed to “No Party” in the state’s voter registration system. Affected voters will receive a notification by mail, including an updated voter information card....

Secretary of State Nancy Landry announced that, due to legislation passed in the 2025 Regular Legislative Session, the Independent Party will cease to exist as a recognized political party in Louisiana on Aug. 1, 2025. Voters registered as Independent will have their party affiliation automatically....

07/24/2025

SBSO Receives Donation from Valero for Drone Program

07/10/2025

St. Bernard Parish residents with Special Needs are eligible for assistance in evacuating should a mandatory evacuation be called, either due to a hurricane or another type of emergency which might arise in the parish. Parish President Louis Pomes urges those who need help evacuating to register with the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness by calling 504-278-4268. We will send you the necessary forms which must be completed and returned to the office....

St. Bernard Parish residents with Special Needs are eligible for assistance in evacuating should a mandatory evacuation be called, either due to a hurricane or another type of emergency which might arise in the parish.  Parish President Louis Pomes urges those who need help evacuating to register w...

07/10/2025

ARABI REYES DOMINGUEZ, EDUER ELIU, 25, ESTEBAN ST, ARABI 70032, HIT AND RUN, DRIVER MUST BE LICENSED CHALMETTE JOHNSON, JOSEPH, 26, DOMINIQUE DR, CHALMETTE 70043, SCHEDULE III/POSSESSION, BENCH WARRANT X3 OLTMANN, KRISTINE MARIE, 35, W MORALES ST, CHALMETTE 70043, ACCESS DEVICE FRAUD/FALSE PRETENSES/SWINDLE/CONFIDENCE GAME WALLIS, ROOSEVELT H, 26, MUMPHREY RD, CHALMETTE 70043, BENCH WARRANT JOHNSON, SEAN, 49, DECOMINE DR, CHALMETTE 70043, FUGITIVE WARRANT JPSO…...

ARABI REYES DOMINGUEZ, EDUER ELIU, 25, ESTEBAN ST, ARABI 70032, HIT AND RUN, DRIVER MUST BE LICENSED CHALMETTE JOHNSON, JOSEPH, 26, DOMINIQUE DR, CHALMETTE 70043, SCHEDULE III/POSSESSION, BENCH WARRANT X3 OLTMANN, KRISTINE MARIE, 35, W MORALES ST, CHALMETTE 70043, ACCESS DEVICE FRAUD/FALSE PRETENSES...

07/01/2025

St. Bernard Salutes America will host its 41st annual 4th of July festival and fireworks show on Friday, July 4, 2025 at the Frederick J. Sigur Civic Center Grounds in Chalmette. This year’s event will feature live music, various food booths, ice cold beer and beverages and an incredible fireworks show. Frederick J. Sigur Civic Center Grounds FRIDAY, JULY 4th…...

St. Bernard Salutes America will host its 41st annual 4th of July festival and fireworks show on Friday, July 4, 2025 at the Frederick J. Sigur Civic Center Grounds in Chalmette. This year’s event will feature live music, various food booths, ice cold beer and beverages and an incredible firewor...

06/17/2025

Marion Dell Barnes passed away peacefully on Monday, June 9, 2025 at his residence in St. Bernard, Louisiana, at the age of 77. He was born on Friday, October 17, 1947 in Magee, Mississippi to the late Harold and Paulene Barnes. Marion was a retired member of Plumbers Local 60 for the past 45 years. Marion’s family members include his beloved wife of 57 years, Betty “Sue” Barnes; children, Melissa Assavedo (Barry), Richie Barnes (Amy), Harold Barnes (Kori), and David Barnes (Debbie); 12 grandchildren, Corey, Courtney (Kenny), Christine (Larry), Devin (Emily), Dell (Hannah), Danielle (Joel), Mollie, Jack, Mark, Mallory, Ethan, and Eli; sisters, Jocelyn Moore (the late Bobby) and Susan Oneal (the late Bruce); and brother, the late Harold, Jr....

06/17/2025

Nunez Community College is proud to announce that 230 students earned Dean’s List honors for the Spring 2025 semester. Registration is open now for Fall 2025 at Nunez.edu. Classes begin Aug. 19. See available courses at Nunez.edu/Schedule. Get help applying or registering at Nunez.edu/Advising. The following students earned a 3.5 or better GPA while completing at least 12 hours of instruction....

https://thestbernardnews.com/2025/06/17/230-named-to-nunez-deans-list-for-spring-2025/

06/17/2025

The Louisiana State Bond Commission approved election applications for the following parishes: East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Lafayette, Madison, Orleans and St. Landry (City of Opelousas). The State Bond Commission approval, which is not an endorsement of any application, is required before the Secretary of State’s office can place certain propositions on the ballot. At the meeting, the State Bond Commission also approved funding for a variety of important projects across the state....

06/17/2025

John Tsai recently became the first student from Nunez Community College’s young Wind Energy Technology program to land a job in the wind industry. Just two semesters deep, Tsai, who has been with the Wind program since its inaugural semester in Fall 2024, will begin his third semester this fall. He’s attending Nunez on a full-tuition scholarship introduced for the first cohorts of Wind students....

06/17/2025

After five long days missing, Fannie Mae — the 17-year-old Toy Poodle who is partially blind and completely deaf — was safely returned to her owner on Saturday, June 14, thanks to the tireless efforts of the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau, Sheriff James Pohlmann said. A good samaritan who found Fannie Mae and has been caring for her saw a flier today, recognized her, and did the right thing by calling the number....

After five long days missing, Fannie Mae — the 17-year-old Toy Poodle who is partially blind and completely deaf — was safely returned to her owner on Saturday, June 14, thanks to the tireless efforts of the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau, Sheriff James Pohlmann sa...

06/04/2025

Wendy's is excited to announce the opening of their newest restaurant located at 7800 W. Judge Perez Dr. in Chalmette, which opened for business on June 2, 2025. Please come out and attend the grand opening celebration on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. There will be a ribbon cutting, cake, giveaways, and more. This event is open to the public.

Wendy's is excited to announce the opening of their newest restaurant located at 7800 W. Judge Perez Dr. in Chalmette, which opened for business on June 2, 2025. Please come out and attend the grand opening celebration on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. There will be a ribbon cutting, cake, giv...