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Physician to serve as Firemen’s Fair grand marshal
by Dan Copp Staff Writer on January 19, 2019 at 3:23 am
When members of the Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department recently showed up to Justin Tenney’s home, he assumed they were there to discuss zoning […]
State Police: Suspect wanted after fleeing traffic stop
on January 19, 2019 at 2:55 am
Authorities are searching for a suspect who fled from State Police during a traffic stop Wednesday morning. The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Kendall […]
Authorities identify body found in Des Allemands canal
on January 18, 2019 at 5:29 pm
Authorities have identified a body found in a canal in Des Allemands Wednesday.The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office identified the body as 50-year-old […]
Chambers honor members at joint banquet
by By Dan Copp Staff Writer on January 18, 2019 at 12:15 pm
Several individuals and businesses were honored Thursday night during the Thibodaux and Lafourche chambers of commerce joint awards banquet.Chamber leaders […]
Sheriff seeks public's help in unsolved murder case
on January 17, 2019 at 9:58 pm
Authorities are asking the public’s help in solving a three-year-old homicide.Tony Vaughn was fatally shot multiple times at 12:40 a.m. Jan. 9, 2016, the […]
Police: Lafourche man arrested on fourth DWI
on January 17, 2019 at 6:02 pm
A 58-year-old Lafourche Parish man was jailed Monday after being charged with his fourth DWI, police said. In addition to the DWI, Mark King, of Cut Off, […]
Nicholls president touts university's achievements
by By Julia Arenstam Staff Writer on January 17, 2019 at 12:57 am
Nicholls State University President Jay Clune today outlined progress the university has made and its future plans.Beginning his second year as president, he […]
Local governments working with federal employees during shutdown
by By Julia Arenstam Staff Writer on January 16, 2019 at 11:15 pm
Local officials announced they would help any federal employees in the area struggling to pay their utility bills during the partial federal government […]
Local groups, governor to commemorate MLK Day
by By Scott Yoshonis Staff Writer on January 16, 2019 at 10:18 pm
This year's Martin Luther King Day celebrations commemorate what would have been the civil rights leader's 90th birthday with marches and speeches in honor of […]
Sheriff: Houma Junior High student arrested after social media threat
on January 16, 2019 at 2:58 am
A 12-year-old Houma Junior High School student was arrested today after threatening to shoot her classmates on social media, authorities said.Detectives […]
Sheriff's Office investigating suspicious mobile home fire
on January 15, 2019 at 8:17 pm
Authorities are investigating a suspicious fire that destroyed an empty mobile home Monday night. The Grand Caillou Fire Department was called out to 433 […]
Police: Thibodaux man threatens woman with sledgehammer
on January 15, 2019 at 7:58 pm
Police are looking for a Thibodaux man accused of threatening to hit his ex-girlfriend with a sledgehammer over the weekend. Jonathan King is wanted for […]
Sheriff: Drug investigation leads to four arrests
on January 15, 2019 at 7:39 pm
Four people were arrested following a drug raid at a Bayou Blue home last week, authorities said.William Ammons, 64, Melissa Belanger, 57, Eric Henn, 45, and […]
Man arrested after Raceland shooting
on January 15, 2019 at 7:24 pm
UPDATE: Daniodran Gabriel turned himself in to authorities Tuesday. His bond was set at $100,000.&nbs […]
Food bank president gave up lucrative career to serve
by By Scott Yoshonis Staff Writer on January 14, 2019 at 1:40 am
Lawrence DeHart took a new job about four months ago, one he alternately describes as "head janitor" and "professional beggar."His actual title is president of […]

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	Saturday Night 01/19 0% Partly Cloudy Cloudy skies this evening will become partly cloudy after midnight. Low 33F. Winds NW at 15 to 25 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.
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	Monday 01/21 0% Clear Sunshine and some clouds. High around 60F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph.
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	Tuesday 01/22 20% Overcast Overcast. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 69F. Winds SSE at 10 to 20 mph.
	Tuesday Night 01/22 50% Chance of Rain Overcast with showers at times. Low near 60F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
	Wednesday 01/23 90% Rain Periods of rain. Thunder possible. High 66F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90%.
	Wednesday Night 01/23 70% Chance of Rain Light rain early...then remaining cloudy with showers late. Low 37F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%.

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