St. Bernard Parish sheriff’s detectives are seeking information on an apparent ring involved in numerous thefts of 4-wheel all-terrain vehicles in the eastern part of the parish in the past several months, Sheriff-elect James Pohlmann said. More than fifteen ATVs, some worth as much as $10,000, have been stolen and sheriff’s detectives have received information [...]
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 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 [...]
At the latest gathering for the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce, Malcolm Young with the Louisiana Realtors spoke with members about the potential impact of proposed taxes for real estate transfers, and what those taxes could mean for the state’s future. Young, who is the CEO of the realtors group, spoke about how well the [...]
The late Joan Elizabeth Manzella who, spent most of her life in Chalmette, left her entire estate – more than $400,000 to the St. Bernard Parish Animal Services Department. St. Bernard Parish President Craig Taffaro and Animal Services Director Beth Brewster met with attorney Al Perry and Manzella’s cousin, Josephine Carderera, to sign the papers [...]
This Saturday, the St. Bernard Seafood and Farmers Market at 409 Aycock Street, in the heart of the Old Arabi Historic District, will feature handmade artisan crafts, fresh food and fresh ideas to help local residents improve their quality of life. While you are at the market, enjoy live entertainment. Desmian Barnes will perform from [...]
The Chamber of Commerce luncheon for the month of July was held at the Entergy Building on Liberaux Drive in Chalmette. Presenting at the meeting were Entergy customer service manager Molly Buckley and Chalmette Service Center supervisor Glenn Jallans. They showed off the updated facility, while informing the local businesses of Entergy’s new initiatives, such [...]
The 28th local Law Enforcement Torch Run marked the beginning to this year’s Louisiana State Special Olympic Summer Games. The events taking place all over Louisiana are an organized effort to draw support for the games. St. Bernard Sheriffs office, parish government, D.A.R.E. officials and corrections department employees participated in the event on May 20, [...]
