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Upcoming Back-to-School Supply Drives in Terrebonne & Lafourche
As the end of summer approaches, students and educators begin to prepare for the start of a new school year. The anticipation of reuniting with friends, meeting new teachers, and diving into new subjects creates excitement. However, school supplies can be a significant financial burden for many families. With that in mind, our communities have come together to organize school supply drives, gathering essential items to ensure every student has the tools they need to succeed. These drives provide much-needed resources and foster a sense of unity and support within the local community.
Two Women Arrested in Ongoing Narcotics Investigation
Lafourche Parish narcotics agents have arrested two women in connection with an ongoing drug investigation in the Galliano area. Wendy Kieff, 45, of Galliano, and Tessy Gaubert, 52, of Larose, were taken into custody on July 20, 2024, after agents found them in possession of various narcotics. Narcotics agents had...
Agents Cite Galliano Woman for Fishing Violations in Lafourche Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents have cited Dina Borne, a 56-year-old resident of Galliano, for allegedly violating Spotted Sea Trout regulations in Lafourche Parish on July 18. While on patrol in Leeville, LDWF agents made contact with Borne, who was fishing at the time. During the...
State Fire Marshal urges smoke detectors as coroner identifies 5 killed in fire
The Louisiana State Fire Marshal Chief Bryan J. Adams is urging all residents in the Bayou Region and beyond to check their smoke detectors this week — just days after a Bayou Blue house fire killed 5 people. Lafourche Parish Coroner Kayla Breaux has identified the victims in the...
The Bayou Football Tour: The best Houma-Thibodaux high school football games of 2024
High school football season is quickly approaching. With practice starting in early August and the season starting in early September, it's time for the Bayou Football Tour. The Bayou Football Tour is 10 weeks long, with one Houma-Thibodaux area game picked each week of the regular season as the best for fans to attend. ...
Colonels land 15 on Preseason All-Southland Teams
Coaches and Sports Information Directors within the Southland Conference have high hopes that Nicholls be a very quality football team this fall. The Colonels were picked as the Preseason Southland Conference Champions and had a league-high 15 players picked to be on the Preseason All-Southland Teams. The Colonels were the...
Nicholls’ Colonel Caravan Engages Communities Across the Region
Join in as the Colonel Caravan makes its way to cities across the region, with three upcoming stops. The 2024 Colonel Caravan, hosted by the Colonel Athletic Association, Nicholls Alumni Federation, and Nicholls Foundation, began at Big Mike’s BBQ in Houma in July. This event allows the university to engage with various communities and includes a meet-and-greet with alums, donors, Nicholls coaches, and administrators. The events are open to all alums, donors, and season ticket holders. Attendees can enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and Nicholls giveaways, and it is recommended that they wear business casual attire.
Pro Football Camp sees large turnout at Nicholls State University
The clock is ticking and the start to the 2024 high school football season is now roughly a month and a week away. Before the start of preseason camps and the 2024-2025 school year, local players got a chance to polish their skills and learn from some of the brightest minds in the sport at the 2024 Pro Football Camp.
In June, Louisiana Sportsbooks cleared $27 million in gross revenue
According to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, the state collected $27.2 million in gross sports betting revenue for June. This was the seventh consecutive month that the state’s collective hold hit double digits. All sports betting operators in Louisiana combined for a 12.8% hold against $212.1 million in the handle. That was their third straight month with a hold of 12.5% or higher. Additionally, their gross winnings nearly doubled compared to the $13.6 million from June 2023. However, their betting handle a year ago was 32.5% higher than it is for June 2024. Finally, their $29.4 million in tax revenue for the first six months of the year is $11.3 million ahead of last year’s pace.
What Louisiana City Has Most DWI Arrests?
SHREVEPORT, LA – I recently heard some shocking stats about drunk driving in Louisiana and I have been wondering why Shreveport leads this dangerous category by such a wide margin. You be the judge of what the numbers show. Shreveport Police made 625 DWI arrests in 2023 and there...
Heavy rains on and off Wednesday, flood risk low
More showers and storms today with a threat for heavier rains at times. Rain chances are expected to stay at 80% as activity remains on and off throughout the day. The flash flooding risk for our area remains low and localized. There is a greater threat for flash flooding across southeast Texas today and the […]
Louisiana cities allege environmental damage from lead-wrapped cables in lawsuit against telecoms
One parish and two south Louisiana cities have filed a proposed class action lawsuit against two telecom giants accusing them of failing to remove deteriorating lead-wrapped cables that they say are causing severe environmental damage. The issue has gained prominence nationally and sparked a variety of lawsuits, particularly in the...
Flood Watches Posted for Louisiana – More ‘Excessive Rain’ Likely
Forecasters with the National Weather Service have placed much of Louisiana at substantial risk for excessive rain and associated street flooding later today. A stagnant weather pattern has prevailed over Louisiana for a little more than a week now. During the past ten days, the Lafayette airport has reported measurable precipitation on eight of them. Today looks to be no different.
Fines might not deter abuse at La. facilities caring for the disabled, audit finds
A review of how state officials respond to allegations of abuse at Louisiana facilities that care for the developmentally disabled found that fines assessed for infractions haven’t been effective in preventing abuse. A Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s report issued Monday noted that maximum fine amounts handed down to intermediate care facilities (ICFs) haven’t been adjusted since […] The post Fines might not deter abuse at La. facilities caring for the disabled, audit finds appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
Louisiana Weather: Heavy Rain and Moderate Temperatures Expected
Shreveport, LA – Rainy weather and moderate temperatures are set to dominate the forecast across Louisiana this week. Residents should prepare for persistent rainfall and cloud cover. According to the US National Weather Service in Shreveport, today will see mostly cloudy skies with temperatures climbing to the mid-80s in...
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