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Terrebonne Parish man accused of shooting at apartment complex
on November 20, 2018 at 7:16 pm
A 20-year-old Terrebonne Parish man was arrested after shooting at an apartment building in Labadieville, authorities said.Jonathan Patrick Carter, of 212 […]
Police: Suspected drug dealer leads authorities on chase
on November 19, 2018 at 11:02 pm
A 25-year-old Thibodaux man was arrested on multiple drug charges last week after leading police on a chase, authorities said. Jeffery Pharagood is […]
Sheriff: Golden Meadow man stabs another man during fight
on November 19, 2018 at 10:42 pm
A 29-year-old Golden Meadow man was arrested over the weekend after stabbing another man during an argument, authorities said.Leanardo Cruggs is charged with […]
New publisher arrives at The Courier and Daily Comet
by By Scott Yoshonis Staff Writer on November 19, 2018 at 7:20 pm
The newspaper business is in Clarice Touhey's blood.Touhey, the new publisher of The Courier and Daily Comet, started a job with Newsday, her hometown […]
Thibodaux veterinarian leaves behind legacy of compassion
by By Julia Arenstam Staff Writer on November 19, 2018 at 2:07 pm
The longtime owner and founder of the Lafourche Animal Hospital, Clay Ellis Pierce, leaves behind a long legacy of caring for his patients.The 43-year […]
Community donations help two local food banks
by By Keith Magill  Executive Editor on November 19, 2018 at 2:33 am
A $2,000 grant from a local foundation will help two food banks in Terrebonne and Lafourche provide meat, dairy products and other perishables to needy […]
Terrebonne High student to march in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
by By Julia Arenstam Staff Writer on November 19, 2018 at 2:28 am
Viewers of the "Today Show" might notice a familiar face Monday morning.Terrebonne High School sophomore Ethan Fitzgerald was selected to be a part of the […]
Fifteen rescued from boat today near Grand Isle
on November 19, 2018 at 12:12 am
Fifteen people were rescued from a boat today near Grand Isle after reports the vessel was taking on water.The liftboat -- a vessel capable of elevating itself […]
Photos: Community Thanksgiving Dinner
on November 18, 2018 at 1:22 pm
The annual Down Da Bayou Thanksgiving Community Dinner was held at the Grand Caillou Recreation Center in Dulac on Saturday. It was sponsored by Terrebonne […]
Photos: Hope Fest in Houma
on November 17, 2018 at 11:40 pm
The Hope Fest at the Hope Community Church in Houma today featured live music, a 5K walk and run, games and bounce houses for kids, local arts and crafts, […]
Houma man accused of robbing another man at gunpoint
on November 16, 2018 at 9:32 pm
A 23-year-old Houma man was arrested Thursday for robbing another man at gunpoint in June, authorities said.Cameron Gasery, of 3599 La. 316, is charged with […]
Bikes being accepted for Sheriff's Office's holiday giveaway
on November 15, 2018 at 10:38 pm
Donations are still being accepted for the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office’s 25th annual Christmas Bicycle Giveaway.More than 4,200 bicycles, […]
Houma Navigation Canal Bridge reopens to vehicle traffic
on November 15, 2018 at 7:31 pm
The Houma Navigation Canal Bridge has reopened after workers repaired damage caused by a boat that hit the span Nov. 3, officials said today. State […]
Firefighters battle Thibodaux house fire
on November 15, 2018 at 5:18 pm
Mechanical equipment is being blamed for a fire that destroyed an attic in Thibodaux Tuesday night.About 8:07 p.m. the Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department was […]
Police: Suspicious vehicle leads to prostitution, drug arrests
on November 14, 2018 at 10:27 pm
Two Thibodaux residents were arrested late last week on prostitution and drug charges, police said. Shortly after 2 a.m. Friday police were called out to […]

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	Tuesday 11/20 10% Clear Mostly clear. Lows overnight in the low 40s.
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	Wednesday 11/21 10% Partly Cloudy Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High 64F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.
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