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Raceland native turns 106 years old
by By Halle Parker Staff Writer on January 26, 2020 at 11:13 pm
In early December, Aline Foret celebrated a milestone few people have the chance to reach: 106 years of life.Born in 1913, Foret has lived through the […]
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Sheriff: Drug investigation leads to four arrests
on January 24, 2020 at 9:29 pm
Four suspects were arrested Thursday in Gheens in connection with an ongoing narcotics investigation, authorities said.Laura Cheramie, 41, and her brother, […]
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La. 308 roadwork to affect traffic
on January 23, 2020 at 10:44 pm
La. 308 just west of Spur 70 in Assumption Parish will close from 6 p.m. Feb. 1 to 6 p.m. Feb. 2 for roadwork.The state is doing prep work to realign the […]
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Police: Houma man arrested after setting bench on fire
on January 23, 2020 at 10:25 pm
A 44-year-old Houma man is facing arson charges after setting fire to a porch bench, police said.Daniel Williams is charged with five counts of aggravated […]
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Houma Police investigating Stovall Street shootings
on January 23, 2020 at 10:13 pm
Houma Police are investigating several shootings Wednesday night that occurred in a residential area.Police were called out around 6:30 p.m. to Stovall Street […]
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Houma Police: Drive-by shooting leaves one injured
on January 23, 2020 at 10:01 pm
Houma Police were investigating a drive-by shooting Wednesday night that left a man injured.Around 11 p.m. police were called out to Lafayette Street after […]
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Sheriff: Wanted fugitive found with meth in closet
on January 23, 2020 at 5:57 pm
A fugitive wanted in Lafourche was arrested Wednesday on multiple charges, authorities said.Justin Breaux, 30, of Gheens, is charged with contempt of court and […]
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Police: Shooting in Houma leaves man injured
on January 23, 2020 at 4:12 am
Houma Police are currently investigating a shooting that left a man injured.The shooting occurred just before 11 p.m. on Lafayette Street, Sgt. Travis Theriot […]
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Police: Thibodaux drive-by shooting suspect arrested
on January 22, 2020 at 8:52 pm
A 21-year-old Thibodaux man was arrested in connection with a weekend drive-by shooting that left one man injured, police said.Diamonte Johnson is charged with […]
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Sheriff: Storage unit theft suspects arrested
on January 21, 2020 at 6:54 pm
Four suspects were arrested over the weekend after they were caught stealing from a storage unit in Cut Off, authorities said.Grand Isle residents Crystal […]
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Notre Ami: Chauvin retiree builds survival kits
by By Dan Copp Staff Writer on January 19, 2020 at 10:59 pm
Henry Williams knows a thing or two about survival.The 81-year-old Chauvin resident and outdoor enthusiast has endured Mother Nature’s wrath on multiple […]
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Sheriff: Convicted sex offender faces child porn charges
on January 18, 2020 at 3:16 am
A convicted sex offender in Lafourche Parish is facing new charges after nude photos of a juvenile were found on his phone, authorities said.Roland Bruce, 40, […]
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Dulac man accused of shooting cat
on January 17, 2020 at 9:09 pm
A 26-year-old Dulac man is facing animal cruelty charges after shooting a cat with a rifle, authorities said.Derrick Wilton Lacoste is charged with aggravated […]
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Police: Houma shooting leaves one dead
by By Dan Copp Staff Writer on January 17, 2020 at 5:03 pm
Detectives are investigating a shooting that left a Houma man dead Tuesday night.The shooting claimed the life of 53-year-old Brian Keith Bolden, of […]
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Drug suspects arrested following investigation, authorities say
on January 17, 2020 at 4:17 pm
Two suspected drug dealers were arrested Wednesday in connection with a Lafourche Parish narcotics investigation, authorities said.Desiree Pitre, 33, of […]
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