“We do this every year, and every year it’s a success,” said Linda Beaucoudray, Human Resources Manager for United Bulk Terminals at Nunez Community College’s 15th annual spring job fair. Beaucoudray was one of the many employers looking to find top-notch local workers at the April 25 job fair. United Bulk Terminals is currently looking [...]

Although it’s been open for a little over a month, the newly renovated St. Bernard Parish Courthouse was celebrated with a traditional ribbon cutting ceremony on April 18. “This was a major undertaking,” said Parish President Dave Peralta. “It has been extremely difficult finding products and matching things. We were almost finished until Isaac struck [...]

Chef Ruth Varisco, Nunez Community College’s culinary program manager, is one of Louisiana’s 2013 Best Food Service Professionals. Chef Ruth and five others received the prestigious honor in the Best Food Service Professional category at the American Culinary Federation of Louisiana’s annual culinary experience and fundraiser, Best Chefs of Louisiana 2013, held on April 8 [...]

Over 30 suspected drug offenders got a harsh wake-up call on Wednesday morning by St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s deputies as the department began phase II of last September’s “Operation Summer Heat.” When Phase I ended, undercover officers hit the streets soon after, SBSO says, and through their efforts warrants for 32 suspects were secured. On [...]

State Representative Ray Garofalo invites the public to attend a District 103 public forum to discuss issues related to the upcoming session. Also at this meeting to answer any questions will be representatives from several state agencies and departments, like Education, Commissioner of Insurance, Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, Transportation (DOTD), Revenue and Taxation, and [...]

When Nunez Fine Arts Student Treyson Thedy caught wind of the YouTube phenomenon, the Harlem Shake, he knew he had to make one. Thedy, an aspiring filmmaker, said that he would love to see a film program similar to the one at neighboring Delgado Community College and what better way to get your voice heard [...]

The annual Irish, Italian, Islenos parade in St. Bernard Parish hits the streets next Sunday, March 3, and this year’s parade King and Queen—Rocky and Katie Tommaseo say they are incredibly excited to reign over the festivities. “It was an honor to find out we would be king and queen,” said Katie Tommaseo. “I love [...]

The 30th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day March and Rally attracted hundreds of St. Bernard residents on Monday, January 21. The march began at Chalmette High School’s Ninth Grade Academy where the participants joined hands in prayer and listened to King’s infamous “I Have a Dream” speech, before heading to the Sigur Center for [...]

Codi Whittington, a former Arabi resident and current student at Louisiana State University, will be traveling “down under” to volunteer with Australia’s endangered animals and environments. This summer, Whittington will participate in a unique travel program in Australia with International Student Volunteers (ISV) and a group of 20 to 50 other students from around the [...]

Sheriff James Pohlmann said recipients of the bicycles have been chosen. Associated Terminals, one of the largest midstream stevedoring companies on the Mississippi River, operates a fleet of high-capacity floating cranes at 11 facilities including at Chalmette Slip in St. Bernard Parish, in Plaquemines Parish and in Reserve. Sheriff Pohlmann met Dec. 20 with Associated [...]