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A Louisiana man called police and said he was robbed. They ended up arresting him instead.
A man who called 911 to complain that he had been robbed at gunpoint at an Assumption Parish home ended up being arrested after investigators learned that, instead, he had swung a knife at several people there, who had to subdue him, the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office said. Deputies were...
Louisiana man arrested after deputies found over three pounds of marijuana
NAPOLEONVILLE, La. (BRPROUD) – A Louisiana man was arrested in connection with a vehicle and foot chase that took place on U.S. 90 last year. Colby Tyrese Nicholas, 24, of Patterson was charged with aggravated flight from an officer, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, speeding, failure to drive on the right side of roadway, resisting an officer, driving under a suspended driver’s license, fugitive warrant – St. Mary Parish and detainer for probation violations.
Ribbon cutting ceremonies for $140 million dollar Highschool construction projects announced
ASCENSION PARISH — The Ascension Parish School Board announced the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremonies for three high school construction projects. The events are scheduled for East Ascension High School, Prairieville High School, and Donaldsonville High School on July 12, July 18, and August 6, 2024. The construction projects...
It takes a Generational Village to Seed Wide Watermelon Rind Smiles
Summertime is a season that drips with red, white, and blue spirited popsicles and syrupy condensed milk snowballs. It’s the season to plant and grow seasonal sweet generational seeds. The summer/ generalized programs of Thibodaux Recreation require a massive village and a lot of sugar pep from popsicles to...
Vicksburg’s Laurence Sullivan is now playing football at Nicholls State University
Vicksburg native Laurence Sullivan Jr. is now playing football at Nicholls State University. He entered the transfer portal back in December after spending one season at Coastal Carolina. Sullivan played high school football at Vicksburg High under former Head Coaches Tim Hughes and Todd McDaniel. The defensive back went on...
Thibodaux Recreation Youth Flag Football Open for Registration
Thibodaux Recreation Flag Football is now accepting registrations for boys and girls aged 7-12 for the upcoming season, which will run from September to October 2024. Registration will be open until August 8, 2024. For those unable to register in person before the deadline, online registration will remain open until August 12, 2024. There are three ways to register:
Capture Your Professional Headshot at the Bayou Region Incubator
Visuals By Duke is teaming up with the Bayou Region Incubator to provide professionals with an opportunity to enhance their professional image. From July 17th to 19th, Visuals by Duke will offer 15-minute photo sessions at the Bayou Region Incubator located at 203 West Second Street, Thibodaux, LA. These sessions...
Thibodaux couple facing Ethics Board charges after investigation into billing for mowing
A Thibodaux couple who served as volunteer commissioners on their neighborhood’s sewer board are charged with violating state ethics laws for reportedly billing that body nearly $10,000 for lawn mowing that they approved themselves. Francis and Priscilla Breaux served on Lafourche Parish Sewerage District #7 Board between 2007 and...
Alligator Attacks Kid Swimming in Louisiana Waterway
A 9-year-old boy is recovering from injuries after he was attacked by an alligator in a Louisiana waterway. NOLA.com reports that the young boy was swimming with his family in Lake Ponchatrain on Sunday evening when the alligator attacked. According to the report, the family saw the alligator approaching the...
Target Announces Store Policy Change – Is It Coming to Louisiana?
You can find a Target Store in just about every major city in Louisiana. The Minneapolis Minnesota-based retailer has locations in Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Shreveport, and several other locations in the greater New Orleans Metro area. Many shoppers view the store as an "upgrade" from Walmart Stores but the two giant retailers offer many of the same items and their prices are often comparable.
Episode 205: James Martin Previews Louisiana’s First Wind Turbine
In April, a wind turbine and its components arrived in Louisiana after a transatlantic journey from Ireland. Gulf Wind Technology is preparing the onshore turbine for installation at the Port Fourchon Coastal Wetlands Park. Initial deployment and testing of the equipment is slated to begin late this year. GWT founder James Martin leads Biz New Orleans on an audio tour of the new gear at his company’s headquarters at Avondale Global Gateway.
Woman pleads not guilty after abducted child found dead in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The woman charged in connection to the abduction of two Louisiana girls, which ended with one of them deceased in Mississippi, appeared in court for her arraignment on Tuesday, July 16. According to the public defender for Victoria Cox, she pled not guilty in Hinds County Circuit Court. A Hinds County Grand […]
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