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Renew commercial fishing licenses next week in Bourg
on November 16, 2019 at 5:38 pm
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will offer new and renewals of commercial fishing licenses and motorboat registration this week at its Bourg […]
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Authorities investigating multi-vehicle crash in Chackbay
on November 15, 2019 at 5:02 pm
The Chackbay Volunteer Fire Department announced that portions of La. 20 just south of La. 307 are closed due to a three-vehicle crash in the 1300 block.There […]
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Lafourche man accused of molesting child
on November 15, 2019 at 4:08 pm
A 21-year-old man from Cut Off was arrested Thursday after sexually abusing a child, authorities said.Lain McMaster is charged with molestation of a juvenile […]
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Sheriff: Theft suspect arrested after trying to elude deputies
on November 14, 2019 at 8:18 pm
A 25-year-old theft suspect was arrested Wednesday after trying to elude deputies with his car, authorities said.Shawn Robertson, of Gray, is charged with […]
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Sheriff: Local resident's actions save suicidal woman in Scotland
on November 14, 2019 at 7:58 pm
A quick-thinking Lafourche Parish resident is being hailed for helping save the life of a woman who lives thousands of miles away.When the local resident saw […]
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Thibodaux man pleads guilty to robbing New Orleans bank
on November 14, 2019 at 7:56 pm
A Thibodaux man who pleaded guilty to robbing a New Orleans bank last year will serve over six years in prison, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.Troynell Cooks, […]
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Sheriff: Sex offender charged with child porn possession
on November 14, 2019 at 7:51 pm
A registered sex offender living in Dulac was arrested Wednesday on child pornography charges following a joint investigation, authorities said.Joseph Delbert […]
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Sheriff: Domestic violence investigation leads to arrest
on November 14, 2019 at 5:13 pm
A 55-year-old Montegut man was arrested Wednesday on multiple charges following a domestic violence investigation, authorities said.John Cooley Sr. is charged […]
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Thibodaux woman sentenced to 33 months for stealing $550,000 from employer
on November 13, 2019 at 7:52 pm
A 65-year-old Thibodaux woman convicted of stealing more than $550,000 from her employer was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison, prosecutors said […]
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Sheriff: Wanted suspect abandons baby while fleeing from deputies
on November 13, 2019 at 7:33 pm
A suspect wanted in Terrebonne Parish on multiple charges abandoned his infant as he ran from deputies Tuesday, authorities said.Thomas Tillman Hargroves Jr., […]
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Traffic stop leads to drug bust, authorities say
on November 13, 2019 at 4:46 pm
A 27-year-old Raceland man was arrested on multiple drug and weapon charges during a traffic stop Monday, authorities said.Joey Gilliam is charged with […]
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Houma arson suspect sought
on November 8, 2019 at 10:16 pm
Investigators are searching for a 29-year-old man who’s suspected of burning down a house in Houma this week, authorities said.Deputies and members of […]
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Authorities warn about soft drink scam
on November 8, 2019 at 9:47 pm
Terrebonne Parish authorities are warning residents about a scam that tricks people into paying money to advertise for a soft drink company.According to Col. […]
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Terrebonne shooting investigation continues
on November 8, 2019 at 5:35 pm
Detectives are seeking the public’s help in their investigation of a fatal shooting that occurred earlier this year.The shooting claimed the life of […]
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Houma Police investigating shooting
on November 8, 2019 at 5:10 pm
Houma Police are investigating a shooting that damaged a local business this week.Police were called out Wednesday to a business near the intersection of Scott […]
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