I grew up listening to classical music. That’s all I played in my truck when I was living in the small town of Ferriday. You know what I mean. My list of classical masterpieces were by Louisiana singers included melodies from the likes of Jerry Lee Lewis, Mickey Gilley, Lainey Wilson, and Tim McGraw. They all came from my part of the state in Northeast, Louisiana. Yep, I Iove country music.

In the ongoing opioid epidemic, synthetic opioids, like Fentanyl, have grown to be a major problem. It is added to common street drugs. cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine. As a result, the dealer can increase the scope of their offering and raise prices. An average of 57,834 people died from synthetic opioids in 2020. The number increased to 71,238 deaths in 2021. Overdoses are at an all-time high. Do not turn a blind eye if you suspect someone is abusing drugs. Talk up. Speak with them. And most importantly, get them into treatment. To learn what to look for visit narcononnewliferetreat. org

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents concluded an investigation into a menhaden fishing complaint in Terrebonne Parish near Vermillion Bay on July 19. Agents cited Michael J.

Are we looking forward for improving economic future of our Parish with new jobs. Jobs come with businesses. As we continue to grow as a community post Katrina, Covid, and the current economic woes, it is critical for St. Bernard to facilitate good jobs not just any kind of jobs. We need jobs not just for tax revenues but as a way to retain the youth of the parish that have been so well educated in our public school system. Yes, we do not have very many good jobs after college or career education to come home to, as compared to other states like Texas. So, how do we resolve the problem? The answer may lie on two levels expanding existing businesses and finding new startup businesses. Garey Forster, who was a State Representative and Secretary of Labor for Louisiana suggests it is easier at first to expand an already existing business. Secondly he noted, it is critical in attracting new or expanding current businesses to have not only the physical needs such as location, equipment, and buildings but the skilled work force to fill the jobs. In the past decades with shipyards and oil field work, Louisiana was growing with the labor talent. Nunez College has done well training and offering career education for a skilled workforce. Unfortunately, Louisiana has had in recent years a continuous out flow of skilled middle income labor force. We have lost over 36,000 residents between July 1, 2021, and July 1, 2022, according to the US Census Bureau. If that number is not shocking then the total estimated loss of 67,000 plus from Louisiana between April 1, 2020, and July 1, 2022, should give you a sense of mass exodus. Can the tide be changed statewide ? Yes, but the real concern is our Parish of St. Bernard and its future. There is no doubt that parents would like to see their children return from their post high school education and raise a family near them.

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And the motion was declared adopted on the 18th day of July, 2023. #10 On motion of the Council Chair, without objection and by unanimous consent, it was moved to remove the following Emergency Ordinance: EMERGENCY ORDINANCE SBPC #2505-07-23 Summary No.

The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office, has apprehended a Lafourche man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred July 15 in Chalmette.

The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrested two men July 17 on various narcotics charges following an investigation conducted by the Special Investigations Division Narcotics Unit, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

25 YEARS AGO • Armand Serignan is recuperating nicely from surgery. • Kacie Martin and Melanie Miller are on the spring quarter President’s List at Louisiana Tech.

LSU AgCenter Horticulture Agent Ornamental Plant Tasks Last summer I did a column on the dog days of summer in the vegetable garden. This is peak summer heat time and we’re headed into the thick of storm season, but there’s still a few things we should be doing in the yard even now, during the worst time of our year to keep things looking neat and prepare some of our landscape favorites for a good growing season ahead.