Mel Malone - State Farm Agent

06/12/2026

𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐀𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐃

The millages on the upcoming ballot are not new taxes. These are existing millages that help fund essential services our residents rely on every day.

In 2021, the Parish Council voted to levy these millages at the maximum rate authorized by law, resulting in higher millage rates than those originally approved by voters.

As these millages come up for renewal, the Parish had two options:

➡️ A millage continuance, which would have kept the higher millage rates in place.

➡️ A millage renewal, which reduces the millage rates back toward the levels originally approved by voters while continuing to fund these essential services.

The Parish chose the renewal option.

The goal is to maintain the services our community depends on while reducing the millage rates compared to those in effect since 2021.

Early voting starts June 12, 2026

06/11/2026

06/08/2026

𝗛𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻? 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆
The best time to prepare for a hurricane is before hurricane season begins. The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 of things to do BEFORE hurricane seasons begins: https://buff.ly/1bD2fm0
☑️ Know How to Evacuate: Check out the American Red Cross’ evacuation route map here: https://buff.ly/LABAUuA
☑️ Your Emergency Kit: Put together a basic emergency supply kit that includes flashlights and batteries, extension cords, phone chargers and other supplies. Test your generator now.
☑️ Your Family’s Emergency Plan: Discuss with your family or close friends about how you will get in contact with each other, where you will go, and what you will do in an emergency. Write the plan down and keep a copy in a safe place.
☑️ Review Your Insurance Policies: Review your insurance policies to ensure you have adequate coverage for your home and personal property.
☑️ Prepare Your Home: Reduce your risk of falling trees and limbs by evaluating, trimming and/or removing weakened trees.

06/02/2026

National Heat Awareness Day serves as a reminder that heatstroke happens faster than we think — especially for kids.

🌡️ NEVER leave a child inside a vehicle.
🌡️ ALWAYS look before you lock.

05/27/2026

Protect what matters most. A seat belt saves you from more than a ticket. Click It or Ticket.

05/22/2026

On Monday, May 25, 2026, In Observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed. For assistance, please call (504)279-FARM and the after-hours customer service will be able to assist you.

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

Never leave a child in a car unattended. Cars can be deadly for kids left behind.

05/19/2026

Here are some of the topics being discussed at today’s Council Meeting. Tune in live at 3pm on Cox Channel 76 or stream on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, and FireTV devices.

Instructions for downloading and accessing the Government Access Channel on each platform are available here: https://www.sbpg.net/310/Government-Access-Channel

You can also watch the meeting anytime online at: https://stbernardtv.sbpg.net/internetchannel/