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Nicholls Scholarship to Benefit Liberal Arts Students Participating in Esports
THIBODAUX, La. – Lora Benoit contributed $12,000 to the Nicholls Foundation to honor the memory of her son, creating the Christopher Anthony Benoit, Jr. Endowed Scholarship to benefit students in Colonel Esports and the College of Liberal Arts. Christopher, who passed away in Dec. 2021, was an avid gamer with a talent for writing, drawing and making mini movies.
Vote here for the Houma-Thibodaux area Preseason High School Football Player of the Year
The season is just a few weeks away, so it's finally time for fans like you to vote for the Houma-Thibodaux area preseason high school football player of the year. 20 players are nominated, and each one of the 13 local schools with a football program has at least one nominee. You can see the full list by clicking here. ...
Something Every Louisiana Resident Who Signed Up for Disney+ Needs to Know
Does signing up for Disney’s popular streaming service mean you have agreed to never sue the entertainment giant over anything forever?. That is what Disney argues in a wrongful death lawsuit involving a 42-year-old New York doctor whose family claims had a fatal allergic reaction after eating at an Irish pub in Disney Springs in October.
Louisiana Utility Commission Oks Major Donor’s Plan To Buy Entergy Gas System
BATON ROUGE (Louisiana Illuminator / FLOODLIGHT) — A private equity firm that has given more than $200,000 in campaign contributions to Louisiana Public Service Commission members won unanimous approval from the commission Wednesday to purchase Entergy Louisiana’s gas distribution system. There was little discussion and no opposition to...
Flood Advisory issued for portion of southeast Louisiana
A Flood Advisory has been issued for Thursday evening until 9:15 p.m. by NWS New Orleans. It covers a portion of southeast Louisiana, including the following parishes: Jefferson, Orleans and St. Charles. NWS says Some locations that will experience flooding include New Orleans, Avondale, Metairie, Hahnville, Marrero, Harvey, Laplace, Timberlane,...
Channing Tatum Explains What Hollywood ALWAYS Gets Wrong About This Louisiana Accent
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - When someone in Hollywood is asked to play the role of a character from Louisiana, they are always taught to use one of two generic accents. The first is a standard southern twang if the character is from north Louisiana. The other? A Cajun accent if they are from south Louisiana.
Weekend Roundup: August 16-18
TPL Annual Art Supply Swap | August 17 from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | TPL Main Library– Have extra art supplies in good condition? Help us divert materials from landfills while encouraging environmentally friendly creation! How it works: Community members can donate their new or gently used art supplies they no longer need to the Main Library during August 5 – 16 Donation Days. Patrons who donate art supplies will get a “30-minute early-bird ticket” to the Giveaway Day from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on August 17 to get new or different art supplies. The Giveaway Day will be open to all community members to get free art supplies from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on August 17. Giveaway Rules: Patrons will receive a free large paper bag to fill up with as much art supplies as you think you will use. The first 100 adult and teen patrons will receive a souvenir tote bag. Patrons are also allowed to carry out one item by hand (such as a canvas that cannot fit in the bag.) This program is sponsored by the Terrebonne Parish Library System and the Bayou Regional Arts Council. For more info or to check if an art material is acceptable for donation, email Cierra Hughes at chughes@mytpl.org or call 985-876-5861 ext. 240.
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