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15 hrs ago | NOLA.com

St. Bernard oil refinery to transport large reactor that will close highway

A St. Bernard Parish oil refinery is schedule to transport a large reactor through the parish on Tuesday.

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Tue May 21, 2013

NOLA.com

A 17-year-old Arabi boy dies in St. Bernard after car hits his bicycle

A 17-year-old Arabi boy died Monday after he was hit while riding his bike westbound on the shoulder of the eastbound lane of East Judge Perez Drive, according to State Police and the St.

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Thu May 16, 2013

The Times-Picayune

St. Bernard environmental group files suit to limit local refinery's emissions

Valero Energy Corp.'s Meraux refinery flaring. Photo taken in February from E. Judge Perez Drive.

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NOLA.com

St. Bernard housing trial would have included allegation against Peralta

St. Bernard Parish President Dave Peralta was accused of playing a part in the alleged discrimination against African Americans wanting to rent property in St.

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Wed May 15, 2013

The Advocate

Tax break for gun manufacturers stalls in House

The Louisiana House refused to create a new tax credit for firearm and ammunition manufacturers who move their businesses to Louisiana.

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Tue Apr 30, 2013

The Times-Picayune

St. Bernard driver booked with DWI after slamming into car and school bus, sheriff says

A St. Bernard Parish motorist on Tuesda afternoon slammed into a car that was stopped behind a school bus, injuring that car's driver and shaking up the seven students on the bus, according to St.

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