The St. Bernard News

12/08/2024

E. JUDGE PEREZ DR. LANE CLOSURE
St. Bernard Parish will have a contractor working on E. Judge Perez Dr. beginning today, August 12th. The contractor will be repairing several sewer manholes and surrounding concrete.

To complete the repairs it will be necessary to close the left eastbound lane of E. Judge Perez Dr. from Mumphrey Rd. to Ventura Dr.

Weather permitting, the repairs will be completed by Thursday, August 15th and the lane will be opened on Monday, August 19th after the concrete has cured.

16/07/2024

SBSO 911 ISSUES RESOLVED

The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office 911 system was experiencing issues recently receiving calls from some landlines. All 911 lines and the non-emergency number (504) 271-2501 are now fully operational and receiving calls from landlines.

Cellphones were not affected.

16/07/2024

Precautionary Water Boil Advisory
Due to emergency line repairs that are currently underway, a precautionary boil water advisory has been issued for all of Florissant Hwy from LA 46 including Breton Sound and Shell Beach. The advisory will be in place until results from sampling have been received and cleared. Residents have been notified via Everbridge Emergency Alert. You can register for Everbridge alerts at this link

13/07/2024

Free admission.

12/07/2024

Garage Sale
Indoor Moving Sale: 2806 Buffon St. Chalmette, Friday, July 12, and Saturday, July 13, 8 till 3.

12/07/2024

Mark your calendars.

03/07/2024

03/07/2024

THERE WILL BE NO GARBAGE COLLECTION ON July 4th.

IV Waste will NOT be collecting garbage tomorrow, July 4th. Normal collection will resume on Friday, July 5th. Both transfer stations will also be closed tomorrow.

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03/07/2024

THE ST. BERNARD PARISH GOVERNMENT HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT OFFICE

On July 8th, 9th, and 10th, 2024 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9:00AM - 11:30AM; WE WILL HOST A CSBG COMMUNITY OUTREACH FOR LOW INCOME ST. BERNARD PARISH RESIDENTS. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THE FOLLOWING:

SCHOOL UNIFORMS
*CSBG UNIFORM ASSISTANCE IS LIMITED TO STUDENTS ATTENDING ST. BERNARD PARISH PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
*PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO INCOME RESTRICTIONS, PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY AND FUNDING.
*PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. APPLICATIONS WILL BE TAKEN ON July 8th, 9th & 10th AT THE ST. BERNARD COUNCIL CHAMBERS.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AND MUST PROVIDE COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Documents WILL NOT be pulled from OLD FILES. New documents are required for each program. Applications will only be started if all documentation is present during registration.

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID for all household members over the age of 18. If your license or ID indicates a non-parish address, please bring alternate proof of residency (utility bill, etc.)
• Social Security cards for ALL members of the household
• Birth Certificate for each child (or proof of custody*)
• Verifiable Proof of income for all household members over the age of 18 (Award letter or 4 consecutive Current pay stubs)
• Current Award Letter for food stamps (if applicable)
• Food Stamp Award Letters shall list all household members
• Valid proof of St. Bernard Parish Public School Enrollment: Final report card or proof of registration. Any applicant that does not have a proof of registration will be referred to the St. Bernard Parish School Board for registration verification.
• Anyone in the household over the age of 18 who is unemployed will be required to fill out and sign a “Zero Income” form with a referral to the St. Bernard Workforce Commission in order to be processed. Please call 504.278.4471 or 504.266.2726 for details.

CSBG 2024 Income Guidelines

Family Size Annual Income (200% of Poverty)
1 $29,160
2 $39,440
3 $49,720
4 $60,000
5 $70,280
6 $80,560
7 $90,840
8 $101,120

$10,280 for each additional family member over 8 persons.

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13/06/2024

SBEDF to host 10th annual event in St. Bernard The entry period is open for the tenth annual Startup St. Bernard competition, presented by the St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation. Startup St. Bernard seeks out dedicated, enthusiastic entrepreneurs who want to grow their business to the next level. Entrepreneurs are invited to apply for the opportunity to pitch their business to a panel of judges....

SBEDF to host 10th annual event in St. Bernard The entry period is open for the tenth annual Startup St. Bernard competition, presented by the St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation. Startup St. Bernard seeks out dedicated, enthusiastic entrepreneurs who want to grow their business to the next....

13/06/2024

St. Bernard Parish President Louis Pomes, along with other elected officials, proudly attended the ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony of the new Wendy's fast-food restaurant in Meraux on May 9, 2024. The event was also attended by members of the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce and Chamber Director Rhett Pritchard. The ceremony marked a significant addition to the local business landscape, providing new dining options and job opportunities for the residents of Meraux and the greater St....

St. Bernard Parish President Louis Pomes, along with other elected officials, proudly attended the ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony of the new Wendy's fast-food restaurant in Meraux on May 9, 2024. The event was also attended by members of the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce and Chamber Dir...

13/06/2024

St. Bernard Parish Hospital (SBPH) has been named one of the 100 Great Community Hospitals in 2024 by Becker’s Hospital Review. This marks the second consecutive year St. Bernard Parish Hospital has earned the honor of being named a Great Community Hospital. Many hospitals included on this year’s list have been recognized by rankings and rating organizations for their excellent clinical care, outstanding patient outcomes, and high performance in specialty services....

St. Bernard Parish Hospital (SBPH) has been named one of the 100 Great Community Hospitals in 2024 by Becker’s Hospital Review. This marks the second consecutive year St. Bernard Parish Hospital has earned the honor of being named a Great Community Hospital.  Many hospitals included on this year...

13/06/2024

Students studying English Language Learning or working toward their High School Equivalency Diploma (HSE) in Nunez Community College’s Adult Education program may qualify to enroll in the college’s Welding or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) programs for free this fall thanks to grant funding. A Rapid Response Grant from the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) will provide funding for up to 10 Adult Education students to enroll simultaneously in one of several short-term career-technical programs....

Students studying English Language Learning or working toward their High School Equivalency Diploma (HSE) in Nunez Community College’s Adult Education program may qualify to enroll in the college’s Welding or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) programs for free this fall thanks to grant funding. ...

10/06/2024

St. Bernard Parish residents leaving for an extended period of time or for summer vacation can call the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office to request that deputies make extra patrols past their home while they are away, Sheriff James Pohlmann said. “When thinking about the last-minute things you have to do before leaving, remember to call us for extra patrols,” St. Bernard Sheriff James Pohlmann said....

St. Bernard Parish residents leaving for an extended period of time or for summer vacation can call the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office to request that deputies make extra patrols past their home while they are away, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.  “When thinking about the last-minute things you hav...

10/06/2024

Nunez Community College celebrated 387 graduates May 16 at the Sigur Civic Center in Chalmette during the college’s 32nd Commencement Ceremony. This year’s ceremony marked the first time that a Nunez alum served as commencement speaker as celebrity chef, author and 2014 Nunez Culinary graduate Chef Toya Boudy addressed graduates and guests. Chef Toya is a New Orleans native who has appeared on television on CBS, NBC’s Today Show, Guy’s Grocery Games, TLC, Food Network, and was crowned Best Home Cook by Hallmark’s Home & Family in 2017....

Nunez Community College celebrated 387 graduates May 16 at the Sigur Civic Center in Chalmette during the college’s 32nd Commencement Ceremony. This year’s ceremony marked the first time that a Nunez alum served as commencement speaker as celebrity chef, author and 2014 Nunez Culinary graduate ...

10/06/2024

On Tuesday May 28, 2024, Parish President Louis Pomes along with members of his staff, members of the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce, and Chamber Director Rhett Pritchard, were all on hand for the Grand Opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at Arabi Coin Laundry. Arabi’s newest full-service self-serve and drop-off, coin-operated laundromat, located at 7609 W. Judge Perez Dr. in Arabi, LA 70032, is a modern laundry oasis....

On Tuesday May 28, 2024, Parish President Louis Pomes along with members of his staff, members of the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce, and Chamber Director Rhett Pritchard, were all on hand for the Grand Opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at Arabi Coin Laundry. Arabi’s newest full-service self-se...

10/06/2024

With summer fishing and boating kicking into high gear on St. Bernard Parish waterways, Sheriff James Pohlmann wants to remind residents to practice safety while on the water. “There will be a lot of boats out there, especially on holiday weekends like the Fourth of July and Labor Day so be careful, slow down and learn and obey the rules of boating safety,’’ Sheriff Pohlmann said....

With summer fishing and boating kicking into high gear on St. Bernard Parish waterways, Sheriff James Pohlmann wants to remind residents to practice safety while on the water.  “There will be a lot of boats out there, especially on holiday weekends like the Fourth of July and Labor Day so be care...

10/06/2024

With the beginning of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season started, St. Bernard Sheriff James Pohlmann said southeast Louisiana residents should begin making plans so they can be prepared if a storm threatens our area. Preparing for hurricane season, which runs June 1 through Nov. 30, should be something residents in our area are already accustomed to doing, the Sheriff said....

With the beginning of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season started, St. Bernard Sheriff James Pohlmann said southeast Louisiana residents should begin making plans so they can be prepared if a storm threatens our area. Preparing for hurricane season, which runs June 1 through Nov. 30, should be someth...

10/06/2024

ARABI DESPAUX, KORY, 41, ANGELA AVE, ARABI 70032, OPERATING WHILE INTOXICATED; FIRST OFFENSE ALRIDGE, DAJUAN A, 32, MEHLE AVE, ARABI 70032, RECKLESS OPERATION OF A VEHICLE, OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED, SCHEDULE I CDS-POSSESSION, NO LIABILITY INSURANCE, DRIVER MUST BE LICENSED, SWITCHED PLATES/LICENSE CHALMETTE REIN, CHAD JOSEPH, 40, MUMPHREY RD, CHALMETTE 70043, SIMPLE CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY 1000-50000 CASTANO-GARCIA, GOLDNESA GABRIELLA, 47, JUPITER DR, CHALMETTE 70043, THEFT…...

ARABI DESPAUX, KORY, 41, ANGELA AVE, ARABI 70032, OPERATING WHILE INTOXICATED; FIRST OFFENSE ALRIDGE, DAJUAN A, 32, MEHLE AVE, ARABI 70032, RECKLESS OPERATION OF A VEHICLE, OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED, SCHEDULE I CDS-POSSESSION, NO LIABILITY INSURANCE, DRIVER MUST BE LICENSED, SWITCHED PLA...

04/06/2024

Congratulations, Anthony!

Anthony Charles Amadeo III, a resident of Arabi, Louisiana (St. Bernard Parish), and an 8th-grade student at Jesuit High School, New Orleans, Louisiana, was named The 2024 State of Louisiana's Statewide 8th Grade Student of the Year for Catholic Schools. He competed against other archdiocese student...

29/05/2024

Scheduled Water Outage

SBPG will have a planned water outage for repair work in the Shell Beach area this morning starting at 9am. Work will last for about one hour and will affect the following streets:

3rd Street
Yscloskey Hwy (from 3rd Street to the Katrina Memorial)
West Indies Dr.
Caribbean Key
Alluvial Key
Islenos Key
Black Beard Key
Canary Island Key

The affected area will be on a Precautionary Boil Water Advisory until we receive sample results confirming a negative bacteriological sample. Notifications will occur via Everbridge.

11/03/2024

Dear Residents and Business Owners,

We will be filming scenes in your neighborhood. This letter is to inform you that on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13TH, 2024, GOODBYE CLEVELAND LLC will be filming scenes at SIDNEY D TORRES MEMORIAL PARK at DR. MERAUX BLVD & PATRICIA ST from approximately 9AM to 1PM. We then will move to I-AUTOMOTIVE, LLC at 3501 PARIS RD from approximately 2PM to 5PM.

We thank you for the opportunity to film in your neighborhood. We realize that you may have had a great deal of filming in the past and that it can sometimes be a nuisance. We would like to make this a positive experience for you. On the day of filming our crew parking and base camp will be situated in private lots to minimize our impact in the area, however it will be necessary to hold some street parking for our working trucks and filming requests during this time.

“No Parking” signs will be posted as follows:

12:01AM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13TH to 6:01PM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13TH, 2024:

1st Location: In the parking lot of Sidney D Torres Memorial Parking and St. Bernard Council On Aging. Closest to the park and NOT taking up any Handicap spots.
2nd Location: Private Lot(s)

On WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13TH, 2024, we will perform ITC on Paris rd. between E. Genie St and E. Celestine St from approximately 2PM – 4PM. Vehicular Traffic will be held for the safety of our crew crossing the street and law enforcement officers will be on site monitoring traffic and pedestrian safety.

All driveways and handicap zones will be respected. We work closely with St. Bernard Parish Government Office of Tourism & Film, who may be contacted to verify our credentials at 504-278-4242, to help ensure that we adhere to the standards they have set forth. We will have police on hand as well as security throughout this process. If you have any specific parking concerns, contact us as soon as possible with any special needs so that we might come up with some creative solutions to address said concerns. If you have any loud construction work or large deliveries scheduled for the day in question, please let us know in advance so we can accommodate your needs.

We endeavor to make this as pleasant an experience as possible as the key to continuing Louisiana’s role as a premier filming destination is community involvement and support. The film industry creates a wealth of local jobs and opportunities in communities across Louisiana. We are excited to play a part in this growth and productivity. We are looking forward to our upcoming work in the neighborhood. We thank you so much for your hospitality & patience. Do not hesitate to contact us at any time with whatever questions.

Sincerely,

Andrea Babineau,
Key Assistant Location Manager

Ashley Bunge
Location Manager

13/11/2023

NOVEMBER 18 ELECTION REMINDERS

Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin reminds voters that Saturday, Nov. 18, is Election Day for the General Election.

In preparation for the election, Secretary Ardoin encourages voters to remember:
- Early voting is Nov. 3 - 11 (excluding Sunday, Nov. 5 and Friday, Nov. 10 for Veterans Day) from 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Nov. 14 by 4:30 p.m. (other than military and overseas voters). Voters can request an absentee ballot online through the Voter Portal (https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/) or in writing through the Registrar of Voters Office.
- The deadline for a registrar of voters (https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/registrar) to receive a voted absentee ballot is Nov. 17 by 4:30 p.m. (other than military and overseas voters).
- Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. on Election Day. Anyone in line at 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote.
- Voters can find their polling location and sample ballot by downloading the GeauxVote Mobile app for smartphones, or by visiting www.GeauxVote.com and logging into the Voter Portal (https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/).
- Voters can sign up for electronic notifications via GeauxVote Mobile.
-Voters should bring an ID with them to vote (Louisiana driver’s license, Louisiana Special ID card, a generally recognized picture identification card with name and signature such as a passport, or a digital license via LA Wallet).
- Election results can be viewed in real-time via GeauxVote Mobile or at www.sos.la.gov.

For more information, or to report potential polling place accessibility issues, please call the Elections Hotline at 800-883-2805, with TDD/TTY access at 711, or email the Elections Division at [email protected].

This secure web application can be used to find voter registration and elections information. A search by address option is also available if desired. Searching by address provides information about all voters at an address.

08/11/2023

Upcoming Garage Sales

2912 Chalona Dr. Chal., Friday & Saturday 9 til 4, refrigerator, furniture & much more.
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201 E. Prosper St. (Buffon St. Side) Chalmette, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 8 Till 3, Christmas decor, tools, Clothes, Lots of everything! No Early Birds!

02/11/2023

Upcoming Garage Sales

2924 Tournefort St. Chalmette, Nov. 3 & 4, 7 till 4, lots of everything, some antiques.
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Garage Sale: 2221 Trio, Chalmette, Sat. Nov. 4, 8 till 2, men's clothes and much more!
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2304 Lena Dr. Thursday, Friday, Sat. & Sunday, Nov. 2,3,4 & 5, 9AM till 2PM, Men, women’s & children's clothing, and many other items real cheap! No Early Birds!!

31/05/2023

Waterline Replacement Advisory

On Thursday, June 1st a contractor working for St. Bernard Parish will be replacing a waterline that crosses the canal at Paris Rd. and West Virtue St. The area on the West side of Paris Rd North of W. Virtue St. will be without water service. Additionally, on the East side of Paris Rd., the area North of the 40 Arpent Canal will be without water service. The water outage will begin at 1:00 pm and crews plan to have the replacement completed and back in service by 6:00 pm.

The areas affected will be placed under a precautionary boiled water advisory. When the waterline is placed back in service samples will be taken. As soon as the samples are tested and cleared the advisory will be lifted.

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17/05/2023

https://thestbernardnews.com/2023/05/17/startup-st-bernard-accepting-entries-for-annual-business-pitch-competition-2/

SBEDF to Host 9th Annual Event The entry period is open for the eighth annual Startup St. Bernard competition, presented by the St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation. Startup St. Bernard seeks out dedicated, enthusiastic entrepreneurs who want to grow their business to the next level. Entrepre...