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Thibodaux woman pleads guilty to failing to declare thousands in stolen money
on February 15, 2019 at 12:16 am
A 65-year-old Thibodaux woman was convicted today of failing to declare more than $700,000 in stolen money on her tax returns, federal prosecutors said.Peggy […]
Sheriff's Office searching for drug suspect
on February 14, 2019 at 11:45 pm
Authorities are searching for a suspect who’s wanted on multiple drug and weapon charges.The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking the […]
Coast Guard thanks community for support during shutdown
by By Scott Yoshonis Staff Writer on February 14, 2019 at 11:09 pm
Like other federal employees, members of the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit in Houma were in a bit of a bind when their paychecks stopped coming during […]
Houma student earns Space Camp scholarship
by By Scott Yoshonis Staff Writer on February 14, 2019 at 10:53 pm
Barrett LeBon wants to be the next Neil DeGrasse Tyson.At 11 years old, Barrett has a long time and lot of schooling to go to reach his dream of being an […]
Alliance for Louisiana Filmmakers to host Thibodaux Listening Session
on February 14, 2019 at 4:51 pm
The Alliance for Louisiana Filmmakers is hosting a listening session at Nicholls State University next week to discuss new opportunities for local independent […]
Chauvin woman accused of stealing from family members
on February 13, 2019 at 4:37 pm
A 52-year-old Chauvin woman was arrested Tuesday after stealing money and medication from an elderly family member, authorities said. Susan Deroche, of […]
Police: Robbery suspect arrested after getting stuck in mud
on February 12, 2019 at 7:51 pm
A man was arrested in Thibodaux this morning for robbing someone he met on a dating website after his car got stuck in the mud, police said.Kareem Acker, 25, […]
Authorities searching for teen runaway
on February 12, 2019 at 6:28 pm
Authorities are asking the public’s help in finding a teenage runaway.Jorden Danos, 17, of Pointe-Aux-Chenes, was last seen leaving his home at 1577 La. […]
Authorities investigating Raceland drive-by shooting
on February 12, 2019 at 5:22 pm
Authorities are investigating a drive-by shooting in Raceland Friday night that damaged a home and a vehicle.About 10:40 p.m. deputies were called out to the […]
Sheriff: Bayou Blue man shot and killed in Lockport
on February 11, 2019 at 5:05 pm
Authorities are investigating a homicide that claimed the life of a 19-year-old Bayou Blue man Sunday night.Alton James was shot and killed at his […]
State Police: Pedestrian struck and killed on MLK Boulevard
on February 11, 2019 at 2:03 pm
An unidentified Houma man was struck and killed by two cars Sunday evening on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Houma, State Police said.According to Senior […]
Maria Immacolata Catholic School to remain open another year
by Dan Copp Staff Writer on February 11, 2019 at 4:13 am
Like many Maria Immacolata Catholic School parents, Gayle Prince was devastated when she learned her child's school was closing at the end of the […]
Rape aggression course set for March
on February 10, 2019 at 4:06 pm
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will hold a Rape Aggression Defense course for women March 12-14 at the Learning Center at Lady of the Sea […]
Finding Our Roots Museum honors past and present
by Dan Copp Staff Writer on February 9, 2019 at 10:54 pm
Legends of the past and present came together today during a celebration to commemorate the second anniversary of Houma’s Finding Our Roots African […]
Volunteers plant 1,000 cypress trees to aid wetlands
by By Keith Magill Executive Editor on February 9, 2019 at 10:37 pm
About 150 volunteers planted 1,000 bald cypress seedlings today as part of a coastal-restoration project in southeastern Terrebonne Parish.It's the last of […]

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