St. Bernard Fire Officer Completes the US National Fire Academy

The student attends a two week class each year designed to enhance their professional development through a series of graduate and upper-division-baccalaureate equivalent courses taken over the four-year period. After each two week course they must comple...

St. Bernard Water and Sewer to Launch Online Payment Portal November 1, 2019

This new portal will allow for more options and flexibility, especially when and how payments can be made. It will allow customers to pay via e-check or credit card AND you will also be able to call an automated service to make secure payments over the ph...

Philippine Honorary Consul Robert G. Romero meets St. Bernard Parish President Guy McInnis

The meeting was held to discuss plans formulated by the Philippine Consulate in Louisiana and the Philippine–Louisiana Historical Society to erect and dedicate a marker commemorating Saint Malo in front of the Louis Alfred Ducros M.D. Museum and...

Vacancy on the St. Bernard Parish Planning Commission

Applicants must be a resident of St. Bernard Parish residing in District C and must be a registered voter in St. Bernard Parish. Applications are available Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. in the St. Bernard Parish Govern...

Commerce Department Issues Fishery Disaster Declaration Due to Mississippi River Floodwaters

On Wednesday, September 25^th US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross declared “a catastrophic regional fishery disaster occurred for Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama due to extreme flooding events in the Gulf of Mexico.”

“Fish...

St. Bernard Parish Officials Break Ground on Paul Park Playground

The new park will re-establish the previous neighborhood park destroyed during Katrina but expand the park and its amenities. The new park will feature a children’s playground, outdoor basketball court, a covered picnic pavilion and walking path...

Football Season wraps up

The 5/6 year old teams went head to head in a hard fought good ole fashion football game. The #1 seed Kenilworth Knights took on the #2 seed Versailles Cardinals in a back and forth game but in the end the Knights defeated the Cardinals by a score of 6-0....

Volleyball Season comes to an end

The Kenilworth Knights 5-7 year old girls brought home the championship trophy as they defeated the number one seed Versailles Cardinals Black Team.

The Champions for the 8-10 year old are standing along at the top; the Kenilworth Knights volleyball team d...

Local Firemen assist with Hurricane Dorian Recovery

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) continues to coordinate support for states expected to be impacted by Hurricane Dorian. Following requests from South Carolina and Florida, Governor John Bel Edwards ...

Parish Officials Celebrate the Completion of Canal Crossing

The canal crossing, located in the 2700 block of Maureen Lane, was funded with FEMA dollars. The scope of work included replacement of the existing culvert canal crossing with a precast clear span con-span, concrete roadway rehabilitation, utility repairs...

Fire Hydrant and Greasing Project Complete

Fire hydrants are painted to color codes that are mandated by National and Insurance Standards. The color of the top of the fire hydrant indicates the size of the water main and gallon per minute flow rate. This is very important to our firefighters when ...

Kennedy Co-Sponsors Legislation to Assist Fishermen

St. Bernard Parish Government Officials and the chairman of the Louisiana United Crabbers Alliance met with members of Congress and congressional staffers from Louisiana and Mississippi last week as parish government continues to press Washington for both...

St. Bernard Parish Officials Celebrate The Grand Opening of Blue Bird Park

• Bluebird Park, located at 24 E. Chalmette Circle, emphasizes special needs facilities and a universal playground design that the entire family can enjoy together. The final design, developed by RCL Architecture, features 34 different accessible play unit ...

Disaster Assistance Legislation Introduced For Local Fishermen

St. Bernard Parish Officials began seeking assistance after the opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway caused devastating impacts to the shrimp, crab and oyster harvest. Parish President Guy McInnis declared a State of Emergency and requested federal assist...

40 Arpent Wetlands Observatory Fishing Pier

The parish received a grant worth $77,800 from the State of Louisiana Local Government Assistance Program to construct the 40 x 16 ft. covered pier and a connecting walkway to the parking area. The new recreational pier will complement existing facilities...

Heights Neighborhood Park Groundbreaking

The park will be the first park in a series of neighborhood parks to be developed throughout St. Bernard Parish using properties allocated for public use by parish government. The park will serve as a trailhead to the 40 Arpent walking/bike path and will ...

Fire Department Teams up with League of Angels

The game, held at the Val Riess Sports Complex, was action-packed and one that won’t be forgotten. The firefighters and their buddies ran the bases and fielded various positions throughout the game.

Members of St. Bernard Firefighters that partic...

Two Parish Teams win USSSA World Series

The 6U All-Star team defeated their rival team “The Naturals” from Slidell 18-11. Joshua Moity was named Defensive MVP and Jayden Forvendel was named Tournament MVP.

The St. Bernard 11U All-Star Team defeated the Franklinton 11U All-Sta...

Paris Road Clean Up Project

Parish President Guy McInnis stated, “this project is part of a parish-wide effort to remove debris and trash on parish highways and canals.” The clean-up project was coordinated by Parish President Guy McInnis, Sheriff James Pohlmann,...

St. Bernard Officials and Community Partners hold Annual Day at the Legislature Event

St. Bernard Parish Government and its partners in the educational, law enforcement, and business communities held its annual St. Bernard Day at the Legislature event on June 6^th on the grounds of the State Capitol.

St. Bernard leaders served up local seafo...

Evacuation Assistance for St. Bernard Parish Residents

The Critical Transportation Needs Evacuation Plan is designed for individuals who do not have transportation to evacuate when recommended by Emergency Management planners for tropical events. A combination of bus routes and pre-determined satellite collec...

HURRICANE SEASON IS APPROACHING

Hurricane Season runs from June 1^st thru November 30^th and the parish has no shelter of last resort, so residents need to identify a safe place to go in the event of a storm. Here are a few tips to follow:

Personal Readiness

• Put together an emergency kit wi...

St. Bernard Film and TV Department win Gold Telly Award

For the past 40 years, the Telly Awards has annually showcased the best work created within television and across video, for all screens. Receiving over 12,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents, Telly Award winners represent work from some of th...

40 Arpent Wetlands Observatory Fishing Pier

The parish received a grant worth $77,800 from the State of Louisiana Local Government Assistance Program to construct the 40 x 16 ft. covered pier and a connecting walkway to the parking area. The new recreational pier will complement existing facilities...

Kenilworth Knights overall winner of the 2019 Track Meet

The cool and overcast day was perfect weather for the runners. For the second year in a row Kenilworth Knights was the top winner with 652 points. In 2^nd place was Carolyn Park with 576 points, 3^rd place went to Borgnemouth Braves with 396 points, and 4^th...

2019 State of the Parish

The event included Parish President Guy McInnis, Louisiana Governor Johnn Bel Edwards, Chamber President Mindy Airhart and the St. Bernard Parish Government Choir.

Read on...

Graduation Ceremony for Firefighter Recruits

Recent graduates are Taz Aschebrock, Chad Bush, Christopher Bush, Michael Bartholomae, Teddy Carlisle, Emmanuel Goettz, Tyler Estopinal, Monica Montgomery, Gene Nicosia, Tristen Saavedra, Cody Smith, and Paul Spicuzza.

St. Bernard Parish has a major coastal restoration project advance to final CWPPRA vote for the 4th

The project was chosen as part of a nomination and selection process administered by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The CWPPRA Technical Committee will cast its final statewide vote and select four projects for Phase 1 (engineering and design) funding on...

St. Bernard Parish Government Monitoring Dolphin Killings

Two (2) expired dolphins were discovered near the MRGO and Lake of Two Trees last week, prompting local officials to begin soliciting additional information regarding expired dolphins from area boaters. An additional nine (9) expired dolphins have since b...

Over 900 black mangroves planted in the Biloxi Marsh

 The total number of black mangroves that have been planted in the Biloxi Marsh since 2016 now exceeds 3,150. Program partners include:

Biloxi Marsh Lands Corporation

Lake Eugenie Land and Development, Incorporated

Orvis

American Fly Fishing Trade As...

St. Bernard and Corps signs Wetlands Restoration Design Agreement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, and Parish officials signed the design agreement for the Louisiana Coastal Area (LCA) Beneficial Use of Dredged Material Program (BUDMAT) project in St. Bernard Parish. “The BUDMAT program ...

St. Bernard Parish Special Medical Needs Residents are Eligible for Assistance

In preparation for the 2019 Hurricane Season, we urge all individuals who have been diagnosed with conditions needing special medical attention, such as: insulin and oxygen therapy, dialysis and cardiac drugs/treatment to make arrangements WELL IN ADVANCE...

Wind Down Wednesdays FREE Concert Series

St. Bernard Parish Government Leisure Services will host six (6) FREE concerts as part of the Wind-Down Wednesdays Concert Series. The events will take place in Sidney Torres Park, located behind the Frederick J. Sigur Civic Center from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 ...

St. Bernard Parish Officials meet with Louisiana Delegation

Parish Officials met with members of Louisiana congressional delegation to discuss issues affecting St. Bernard Parish including the impact freshwater diversions have on oyster farmers, the Industrial Canal lock expansion and flood insurance. President Mc...

Award of Merit for the Palmisano Drainage Project

The Louisiana Chapter of the American Concrete Institute conducts an annual awards competition for projects designed and constructed in Louisiana. The projects are submitted by owners, engineers, contractors, testing labs, and concrete providers. They are...

St. Bernard Parish President serves as Chair of RPC

As Chairman of RPC, President McInnis is responsible for running all board meetings and signing contracts. He also serves as Chair of transportation policy committee which guides the decisions of RPC.

The Regional Planning Commission is (RPC) is a board co...

St. Bernard Parish Keeps Citizens Safe and Informed with Everbridge Resident Alerts

St. Bernard Parish is now working with Everbridge, the worldwide leader in unified critical communications, to keep residents, staff and emergency personnel safe and informed with quick and reliable emergency notifications and public service announcements...