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Contractor’s Educational Trust Fund Contributes $50K to Nicholls Geomatics
THIBODAUX, La. – The Contractor’s Educational Trust Fund donated $50,000 to Nicholls State University’s geomatics program. The donation will help Nicholls supplement the existing $300,000 Super Endowed Professorship. “Once again, the construction industry recognizes the value and importance of higher education. The Contractor’s Education Trust Fund is...
‘Love Island USA’: Louisiana man joins TV dating reality show. Here’s how to watch
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Jacobi Graham, 23, of Gonzales, recently joined the sixth season of the dating competition series “Love Island USA.”. A Peacock Original news release said he is a personal trainer who has never been in a relationship. His biography says he can can breakdance and “once got a rock stuck in his ear and had surgery to get it out.”
Thibodaux’s 4th of July Festival to Feature Live Music, Food, Bike Parade, and More!
7:30 a.m. – The day begins with a free breakfast for all veterans and first responders, with meals also delivered to nursing homes and hospitals for those unable to attend. 3:00 p.m. – The opening ceremony features a color guard from the Tiger Battalion JROTC of Thibodaux High School, a flag-raising by local veterans, and a bugle rendition of Taps accompanied by a 21-gun salute from the United Veterans League. Food trucks and vendor booths open, offering a variety of options including The Bayou Lemon, Bayouland Cooking, Coneheadz Snowballs, FlamiNguyen, and Kona Ice of Bayou Kool Breeze. Additional attractions include Busy Being Amazing, Cheramie Farms Petting Zoo, Southern Feathers Aviary, and Visions and Vibes, LLC.
Gonzales woman arrested for assault after allegedly biting victim's finger
BELLE ROSE - A Gonzales woman was arrested after she allegedly bit someone's finger during an altercation. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office said deputies were called to a home on Virginia Street near Belle Rose on June 22 in response to a victim claiming the suspect, later identified as 22-year-old Tiana Boudreaux, had bitten her during a dispute.
Fiber Optics Training offered at River Parishes Community College
When: July 8 – 14 Time: 8 AM – 5 PM daily. Certified Fiber Optics Tech (CFOT) Fiber Optics Specialist Testing (CFOS/T) Fiber Optics Specialist Splicing (CFOS/S) Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Outside Plant (CFOS/O) Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Fiber to the Home (CFOS/H) Enroll in one...
Again and again, U.S. Supreme Court slaps down 5th Circuit
The John Minor Wisdom United States Fifth Court of Appeals building in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Oct. 3, 2017 (Jolie McCullough/The Texas Tribune) Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. If the 5th U.S....
GPD Detectives make arrest in attempted robbery/rape behind Lamendola’s Supermarket
Gonzales Police Department Detectives, using the combined investigation efforts, leads, facts and evidence of two cases, were able to identify Samuel Lane as the suspect in both an April Home Invasion and Battery on Magnolia St. as well as the June 28, 2024, Robbery & Attempted Rape case located behind Lamendola’s Supermarket on West Ascension Street.
Family requests pallbearers to help in Marine’s funeral
BAKER– A local marine veteran’s family is looking for pallbearers to help Christopher “CJ” Normand to his final resting place. Christopher Normand enlisted in the Marines on May 31, 1960, and served until 1963. His reserve obligation was extended until May 30, 1966. He passed away at the age of 81, leaving behind a family deeply proud of his service to the country.
Clancy DuBos: New Orleans tries end-around state’s ‘permitless’ carry law
As Louisiana’s “permitless” concealed-carry law takes effect July 4, New Orleans officials and state Attorney General Liz Murrill squared off over the city’s attempt to limit the new law’s application. The new law, which Gov. Jeff Landry signed into law in March, allows persons 18...
Deer Run settlement up to Livingston Parish president as council members back out of negotiations
A 3-person panel appointed to negotiate a legal settlement with a "megasubdivision" developer over allegations the Livingston Parish government is illegally blocking the project was dissolved just days after it was formed. It is the latest in a tense standoff between the local government and the developer, which has begun...
Woman indicted for girlfriend’s murder in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A grand jury returned an indictment Wednesday, July 3, against a woman accused of killing her girlfriend in March. Danielle Bell, 39, now faces a charge of Second-Degree Murder after she allegedly shot and killed Brittany Williams in Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge Police said Williams...
Morgan City announces contraflow plan for city's Independence Day festivities
MORGAN CITY — Morgan City will implement contraflow into its plans for Fourth of July celebrations in the area. According to Morgan City Police, all northbound traffic on La. 70 at Veterans Boulevard towards Lake End Park will be shut down starting at 8:45 p.m. After the city's annual...
BRPD seize Bitcoin mining machines, UTVs stolen out of state in one of largest raids in department history
BATON ROUGE — Nearly 250 Bitcoin mining machines stolen from Kentucky and four utility task vehicles stolen from Washington were found when police raided an abandoned building in Baton Rouge Monday. A man three states away was looking to cash in on a new business venture in Kentucky. While...
Judge considers evidence issues between state, defense in Madison Brooks’ rape case
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — On Tuesday, a Baton Rouge judge said the state must offer more evidence to the defense in regard to the Madison Brooks case. Judge Gail Ray held a hearing for Casen Carver, one of three defendants in the Madison Brooks case. Most of the hearing was closed to the public, according to East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore.
Teddy's Juke Joint celebrating 45 years of keeping the blues alive; Party is Saturday
Teddy’s Juke Joint, the world-famous music attraction in Zachary, celebrates its 45th anniversary on Saturday. Teddy “Lloyd” Johnson — the venue’s cowboy hat-wearing owner and DJ — has booked the Neal family for the special occasion. The Grammy-nominated Kenny Neal, his brother, Lil’ Ray, daughter, Syreeta, and more members of Baton Rouge’s first family of the blues will perform.
3 arrested for murder in connection with Fentanyl overdose deaths
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office have arrested 3 people in connection with Fentanyl related overdose deaths on Wednesday, June 3. According to deputies, the following people were arrested:. Travis Freeze, 32, of Denham Springs, is charged with Second Degree Murder in the death of...
Sugarcane field day to be held July 17 in St. Gabriel
(07/03/24) ST. GABRIEL, La. — The LSU AgCenter will hold its sugarcane field day Wednesday, July 17, at the Sugar Research Station in St. Gabriel. The day will begin with a field tour covering multiple topics from AgCenter specialists, such as:. — Sugarcane variety updates from specialists Collins Kimbeng...
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