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Here's why Slidell's softball coach stepped down after two successful seasons
Slidell announced on July 23 that softball coach Darin Moore has stepped down after two seasons to pursue other teaching and coaching opportunities. “It was an extremely hard decision, especially with all the work that the girls have put in over the last two years,” Moore said. “They have eight returning starters coming back. You’ve got (Bailey) Mackles back pitching. They are going to be a really solid team. Getting the lights put up at the field was big. The locker room will be finished this fall. There are a lot of great things going on at Slidell, but at the end of the day, it just came down to family and being close to them.”
Wild hogs wreaking havoc on the highways in St. Charles Parish
ST. CHARLES PARISH, La. — Recent estimates indicate there are more wild hogs in Louisiana than the combined populations of New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette. In St. Charles Parish, the descendants of domesticated pigs are wreaking havoc on the highways. Tuesday, the SCSO released a statement saying, “Recently,...
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.
As $83M rental assistance program ends in New Orleans, some fear evictions will spike
Advocates, tenants and landlords say a spike in evictions could be on the way in New Orleans as a sweeping pandemic-era rental and utility assistance program comes to an end. The emergency rental assistance program has all but depleted the tens of millions of dollars allocated to it by the federal government since 2021, after doling out a whopping $83 million to 28,000 households.
Mid-City restaurant says it lost around $40K due to 'poor infrastructure'
NEW ORLEANS — Smoke and Honey opened its doors on Bienville Street six months ago. Since then, co-owner Vassiliki Ellwood Yiagazis said they've experienced four power outages. “Most recently, we had to shut down for 12 days due to poor infrastructure," Yiagazis said, “There was a undocumented live wire...
Information sessions planned for attendance zone changes in St. Martin
As part of decades-old litigation, changes have been made to several attendance zones in the St. Martin Parish School System. To address concerns, information sessions will be held for those affected.
Himbola apartment tenants warned by management they 'will be charged for repairs'
Residents of Lafayette's Himbola Manor apartments received letters Monday from the apartment manager alerting them to inspections scheduled to take place Tuesday and Wednesday. The letter, signed by property manager Quoizael Green, warned residents that "violations would be given for unreported repairs and housekeeping issues." It went on to say,...
Hammond native makes Dallas Cowboys cheerleading team
NEW ORLEANS — Hammond native Darah Haidet announced that she will be a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader this fall. Darah Haidet posted on social media Tuesday saying, I’m BEYOND humbled and honored to announce that I am a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader" Haidet attended LSU and was a member of...
Carry On: Exploring the Essence of Terrebonne Parish through New Video Series
Explore Houma, the Houma Area Convention & Visitors Bureau has found a way to take viewers on a journey on all things Terrebonne Parish. The journey to ‘Carry On’ began with the tourism center’s initial partnership with HTV, where Communications & Public Relations Manager Tara Morvant appeared as a guest on the show to discuss events and festivals in Terrebonne Parish. After realizing the potential to offer viewers a broader and more engaging experience, Morvant and the marketing team’s support at the Houma CVB, Melissa DeRouche, and Nicole Davis set out to create something unique. Their collaborative brainstorming resulted in “Carry On,” a show that cleverly combines humor with valuable information about our beloved area.
Ladder props up utility line in Sunset, causing concerns from neighbors
SUNSET, La. (KADN) — There are concerns among those who live in the Town of Sunset about what appears to be a low-hanging power line and the odd way it is being held up. The wire is being held up by a ladder at the corner of Begnaud Road and LA 93.
Derek Carr is two losses away from NFL infamy: Saints star could become first QB to lose to all 32 teams
Derek Carr is on the verge of making NFL history, but it's not the kind he'll be bragging about when his career is over. During the 2024 season, Carr could become the first quarterback to lose to all 32 teams. No QB has ever even lost to 31 different teams and Carr could set that record as soon as Week 1.
Father and his two sons killed along with former OPSO deputy in wrong-way crash
ST. CHARLES PARISH, La. — Two families are grieving after their loved ones were killed early Monday morning in St Charles Parish. According to Louisiana State Police, a father who had his three kids in the car was driving on the wrong side of the road and collided with another driver.
14-year-old arrested for allegedly raping juvenile
NAPOLEONVILLE, La. (WAFB) - The Assumption Parish Sheriff ‘s Office arrested a 14-year-old after receiving a complaint in connection with the rape of a juvenile, officials said. According to deputies, on Friday, June 21, the sheriff’s office received a complaint that a juvenile under the age of 13 had...
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