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 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 ...

The St. Bernard Parish government announced parts of the parish are under a boil water advisory. The boil water advisory was issued due to a water main break near Theresa Street on East St ...

Boil advisory lifted in St. Bernard Parish after water line repairs Water shutoff for repairs triggered the boil advisory for residents along parts of East St. Bernard Highway and nearby streets.