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Council, Administration Say Farewell at Final Council Meeting Together

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The St. Bernard Parish Council and St. Bernard Parish President Guy McInnis bid farewell to one another at their final council meeting together on December 19. In a series of emotional comments, SBPG officials thanked one another for their years of service and the work they put in to ensure they served the residents of the parish to the best of their ability.

St. Bernard Parish Mississippi River Trail Ribbon Cutting

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St. Bernard Parish Government welcomed the public to an official opening ceremony for the St. Bernard Parish Mississippi River Trail at the Violet Trailhead site located at 6128 E. St. Bernard Highway on December 4th. Cutting the ribbon was Parish Councilman Howard Luna joined by other Parish Council members, local dignitaries, members of the public and trail users.

Funding Still Available for the LDWF Equipment Modernization Grant Program

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Program funding is still available to the Louisiana commercial and charter fishing industry under the LDWF Equipment Modernization Grant Program which opened December 5, 2023. LDWF is encouraging anyone that has not submitted an application to login to the portal (https://ldwffisheries- grants.intelligrants. com/) and apply or complete your application.

SBSO Offers Holiday Shopping Safety Tips

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With the holiday season near, many of us will find ourselves rushing from place to place, making lists, and stressing over finding the perfect gift for that special loved one. Busy schedules, holiday parties and heightened stress can leave us distracted and not aware of our surroundings causing us to become easy targets for criminals, St. Bernard Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

RECORD

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St. Bernard Parish Suits Filed As a service to its readers, The St.

CALLING IT HOME

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The expression “hit the ground running” was not what two newly elected officials did. They were running the moment victory was certain. Yes, they were running way up in the air as their flight landed Tuesday, December 5, in Washington, DC. St. Bernard’s Parish President elect Louie Pomes and State Representative elect Mike Bayham wasted no time in meeting our federal delegation at the nation’s Capital. This was a very keen move to meet as early as possible in the political alignment. This was the first time a president elect went to Washington, DC before being sworn in. Much was presented by Pomes with topics including costly insurance, coastal management, drainage, social security, and quality of life issues. Bayham also reaffirmed his relationships with the leadership in Washington. He spoke out about continuity of federal funding and national level issues like seafood imports and other economic issues that affect everyday citizens of St. Bernard. Talk about one-stop shopping in terms of their connection, the duo met with Senators Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy, Congressman Steve Scalise, Speaker of the House Representative Mike Johnson of Louisiana, and Chief of Staff of Representative Garret Graves. You might say our team stepped to the front of the line voicing important issues to St. Bernard Parish. Do not think the importance of connecting within the state leaders was forgotten. Before the trip to Washington, Pomes made his journey upriver to the powers that be in Baton Rouge. A meeting with 26 other river parish presidents was another connecting point. Yes, Pomes wore his white cowboy hat at the Nation’s Capital and in Baton Rouge. That white hat has been a calling card for Pomes since his days with the Cattlemen's Association and with a note of uniqueness as a future signature. Louie did something special as a candidate- elect and had a wonderful reception to thank those who volunteered their time to carry the ball to the victory goal. St. Bernard is destined for new leadership with the council, president, state representative, and senator. It is important that you as a citizen of the parish continue to support our newly elected officials and continue to be active for the good of the community. We are in a warm spot with a new government, a great sheriff ’s office, excellent school system, and residents with heart and soul that cannot be beat. St. Bernard be proud of yourselves and let us tell the region we are on a roll to the top of our game!

Chasing the Cash Cow

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Let’s get this straight. Hunter Biden owes $1.4 million in back taxes and has owed this for a number of years. He failed to report taxes from 20162019. The prosecutors and Biden defense tried to cut a deal, which the federal government agreed to, to bury these crimes with an agreement to charge him with a simple gun crime in Delaware, the Biden’s home state. No one smelled something was amiss?

Such a Deal, Or Is It?

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Local shrimp prices are so low because imports from Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, India, and Ecuador, are forcing some shrimpers to sell at $2 to $3 per pound. How can shrimpers pay for a boat, insurance, maintenance, rising fuel costs, and a crew, and make a living at those prices? Should you trust a supplier who can make a living at those prices? What about seafood Quality? Safety? Health? Up to 85 percent of the seafood in the US is imported.