I just don’t understand why African Americans would want to move there.” In the 2000 census, St. Bernard Parish was listed as being 88.29 percent white and only 7.62 percent black.

The terminal, described as a $1.8 billion container facility in St. Bernard, has been controversial due to health and quality of life concerns by residents in St. Bernard Parish.

St. Bernard Parish officials said the affected area includes Paris Road from Agriculture Street to the Bayou Bienvenue Bridge. Water samples will be tested after service is restored, officials said.

BERNARD PARISH, La. (WGNO) — The precautionary boil water advisory issued for an area in St. Bernard Parish on June 24 was lifted on Friday, June 27, according to parish officials.

St. Bernard Parish politicians, including Parish President Louis Pomes, center, who testified at the House Transportation Committee on Monday, May 12, 2025, in favor of a road to link the Port of ...

ST. BERNARD PARISH, La. — A proposed port terminal in Violet is facing growing resistance from residents across St. Bernard Parish, who packed a public hearing Tuesday night to speak out against ...