WEEKLY: MON, WED_FRI AND SUN Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous 12-Step meetings are held in St. Bernard Parish on the following days: • Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 7 p.m.

St. Bernard Parish District Attorney Perry Nicosia, on behalf of the parish government, filed a lawsuit in the 34th Judicial District Court on August 4 that seeks a “permanent injunction” against the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) Louisiana International Terminal project proposed to be built in Violet. This filing was met by immediate and sharp criticism from Port NOLA President and CEO Brandy Christian, who called the contents of the lawsuit “meritless.”

Emile Pellittieri, (Republican) a local business owner for over 35 years who has also been actively involved is numerous charitable organizations, announces his candidacy for Parish President. He is a free speech proponent, a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment and Pro-Life. He is not a long-term politician and is not connected with or beholding to any other candidates. His commitment is to seeing a strong parish that is supportive to everyone, not just the politically connected. The most important job of parish government to provide a safe environment and quality services to its citizens.

The St. Bernard Parish Public School System kicked off the school year with its recent Back-to-School Rally with Legacy of Learning as its theme. The annual event, held each year at the Frederick Sigur Civic Center, brings together over 900 of the district’s employees for this welcome ceremony and pep rally.

The 2023-24 school year for St. Bernard Parish schools began this week, and Sheriff James Pohlmann reminds residents to drive cautiously and obey school zone speed limits in the mornings and afternoons. “We want residents to be mindful of reduced speed limits near our schools, and watch for students walking in the areas near schools,” the Sheriff said. “Also, be prepared for school buses making frequent stops to pick up or drop off students.”

Dear Neighbors, Through much prayer and with much excitement, I, Cindi Meyer, am seeking your support in the upcoming election for Council District C, on October 14, 2023. With your vote, I will bring strength, as well as fiscal and relational integrity. It is my desire to see our Parish thrive and our quality of life increase. I have always felt the desire to serve, whether as a business owner and entrepreneur in our Parish or through involvement as a volunteer with many business organizations, nonprofits, and my local church. I would love the opportunity to also serve you, District C.

Carly Jackson, who has represented her district as a School Board Member for over four years, has announced her candidacy for St. Bernard Parish Council for District C.

For _e Parish To continue from last week, there is excitement with the opening of a new business at the old Renaissance plant nursery location at 9123 West Judge Perez Dr. The new business is called Country Roots Garden Center and is a prime example of new blood into an already established business location.

The St. Bernard Autism Awareness Krewe presented the St.

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