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Arrests made in Lafourche Parish cold case murder from 1986
LAFOURCHE PARISH, La. — The Lafourche Parish sheriff says two people have been arrested and charged with the murder of a Golden Meadow woman in 1986. Russell Lee and Judith Weiser are charged with the murder in the death of 22-year-old Paula Boudreaux. After Boudreaux went missing, skeletal remains were found in January 1989 in Slidell. Last year, those remains were identified as those of Boudreaux, prompting cold case investigators to reopen the case.
Kennedy, Cassidy annouce $2.1M in hurricane aid for Diocese of LC
U.S. Sens. John Kennedy, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Bill Cassidy announced Wednesday additional grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for Louisiana disaster aid. The Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Lake Charles will receive $2,168,873.44 in federal funding for the reconciliation...
Gypsy Rose Blanchard announces she’s pregnant
Lafourche Parish native Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who gained national fame through the 2019 Hulu series “The Act” and the HBO true crime documentary “Mommy Dead and Dearest,” has announced her pregnancy. “All the things I wanted in a mother I want to give to this baby.”
Lafourche Parish to hold ribbon cutting ceremony for new Fitness Court®
On Thursday, July 18, Lafourche Parish will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new outdoor Fitness Court® at Oak Ridge Community Park located at 705 N Alex Plaisance Blvd, Golden Meadow, LA 70357. The ceremony is scheduled at 2:00 p.m. at the park guest will hear from the Parish President and other special guests.
OnPath Credit Union, Louisiana Federal Credit Union kick off annual Pack the Pirogue
METAIRIE — OnPath Credit Union and Louisiana Federal Credit Union (FCU), a division of OnPath Federal Credit Union (FCU), recently announced the launch of their annual Pack the Pirogue school supply drive for the 2024-25 school year. This initiative aims to provide essential school supplies to students and teachers...
Business at Breakfast event to feature Superintendent Jarod Martin
The Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce announced its upcoming Business at Breakfast event, featuring Jarod Martin, the Superintendent of Lafourche Parish School District. This anticipated session will take place on July 18, 2024, from 7:15 to 9:00 a.m. at The Oaks Venue in Thibodaux. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to...
Beloved South Lafourche Resident Norma Pitre Lafont Celebrates 100th Birthday
Lifelong South Lafourche resident Norma Pitre Lafont recently celebrated her 100th birthday. Norma Lafont was born on July 1, 1924, to Thomas and Marcess Pitre, and she had five siblings. Born during the depression era, she learned to waste nothing and to stretch everything. She attended Golden Meadow High School and married the love of her life, Henry Lafont Sr., when they were teenagers. The couple had two children, Henry Lafont Jr. and Deanna Lafont. The family has grown, and Norma now has four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Norma and Henry Sr. were married for 72 years until his passing in 2012.
Explore the Bayous with Bayou Wave Runner Rentals
Are you looking for a different way to enjoy the bayous? Bayou Wave Runner Rentals, a new locally owned and operated business, now offers jet ski rental opportunities!. Local entrepreneur Robbie Liner came up with the idea for the business while at the camp with his sons. He realized there was a gap in the market and decided to start the venture.
10th Annual Pack the School Bus Supply Drive Kicks Off
Synergy Bank, United Way of South Louisiana, and H.O.P.E. Ministry of Pointe Coupee have kicked off the 10th annual school supply drive, Pack the Bus, to benefit local students. The supply drive has provided tens of thousands of school supplies since 2014. While all items are appreciated, there are items...
Pilots for Patients
As a southern Louisiana community, Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes as well as their surrounding areas have persevered through a multitude of trials and tribulations. From hurricanes like Katrina and Ida to the chronic, and sometimes terminal, illnesses that plague individual households, our community seems to be constantly on the mend. Luckily, there are a number of dedicated heroes who come together to make that mending just a little easier. Pilots for Patients [PFP] is one of these organizations.
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