St. Bernard Parish community members are seeing red. Hoards of residents — and some of the councilmen — attended a council meeting dressed in shades of scarlet in opposition to the four mixed income apartment complexes to be built in the parish, yet the meeting ended with the passage of two ordinances to repeal legislation [...]

Residents near the age of 30 in St. Bernard Parish wouldn’t remember any parish sheriff other than Jack A. Stephens. Sheriff Stephens took office July 1, 1984, after his first election the previous year and is now in his seventh term, giving him nearly 27 years in office – currently the longest serving sheriff in [...]

Sunny skies and warm weather provided a pleasant backdrop to the sixth annual Knights of Nemesis parade, which rolled down the street in Chalmette on the afternoon of Feb. 26. Hoards of St. Bernardians — living inside and outside of the parish — turned out for the spectacle, and left with lots of loot. Beads, [...]

Los Islenos Heritage and Cultural Society will celebrate its 35th annual Isleno Festival March 19-20, 2011 on the grounds of Los Islenos Museum Complex, 1345-1357 Bayou Road in St. Bernard Village. The Isleno Historic Village, situated in the rear of Los Islenos Museum, will be the setting for an expanded series of living history demonstrations, [...]

St. Bernard Middle School recently held its Jr. Beta induction ceremony.  This organization encourages effort and rewards merit among students and promotes qualities of character that represent good citizenship in the school community. Members are selected based on character, academic standing, credible achievement, and commendable attitude. Above, from left, Brynne Meyer, Treasurer; Candice Sims, Secretary; and [...]