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Years before chemical leak, Honeywell was warned about corrosion risks, Louisiana regulators say
A Honeywell contract inspector warned the company's Geismar operation that some of its chlorine equipment was corroding and would need to be replaced within a year, nearly two and a half years before part of it burst and released dangerous chemicals in early 2023, state regulators allege. The January 2023...
Lafourche, Terrebonne officials offer caveats, help with new concealed carry firearms law
A law allowing concealed carrying of firearms by most people over 18 in Louisiana took effect less than a month ago, with no related issues reported by local law enforcement. The law took effect July 4 and will not take effect in New Orleans until Aug. 1. While not expressing opposition to the...
Thibodaux Regional Welcomes Dr. Kimberly S. Dalmau, Gastroenterology, to the Medical Staff
Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Kimberly S. Dalmau, MD, gastroenterology, to the active medical staff. She has joined Dr. Pasam Rao at Thibodaux Regional Gastroenterology Clinic located at 604 North Acadia Road, Suite 410, Thibodaux, (985) 493-4120. Dr. Dalmau received her medical degree from...
Bulldogs’ Heartbeat: Houston commit Reshad Sterling ready to lead Lutcher back to glory
What Lutcher football coach Dwain Jenkins saw in defensive end Reshad Sterling in 2023 was nothing short of spectacular. He believed the eight-week totals Sterling had accumulated would have made him a serious candidate for the state’s defensive player of the year. “He was well on his way to...
New Sonny’s BBQ restaurant now open in Gonzales, serves beef, ribs, pork and more
GONZALES, La. (BRPROUD) – A new barbecue restaurant softly opened in Gonzales this week. Sonny’s BBQ opened at 781 W. Louisiana 30 on Monday, July 15. The restaurant announced on social media that it would be serving in-person guests and would not be taking orders over the phone or online at this time.
“Chalk it Up” Youth Art Contest set to Add Color to Thibodaux Sidewalks
The Thibodaux Recreation Department has announced the “Chalk it Up” sidewalk chalk art contest, scheduled for Thursday, August 1. The art event, held at the Peltier Park Recreation Pavilion, is open to participants ages four to sixteen and promises a fun and creative experience for the whole community.
Caution: Lane closure on Tunnel Blvd. due to road joint heaving
The right eastbound lane is blocked at the intersection of LA 664 (St. Charles St.) and LA 3040 (W. Tunnel Blvd.) in Houma after a road joint heaved over the weekend. Drivers should use caution when entering and traveling through the intersection in all directions.
Around Ascension Parish: Little Free Library installed in Sorrento
The Town of Sorrento hosted a grand opening July 15 for the new Little Free Library at the Sorrento Community Center and Park. The idea of the tiny book house is "take a book" and "share a book," according to the town's social media post about the event. Award-winning communicator.
Morgan City police radio logs for July 15-16
The following are the radio dispatch logs from the Morgan City Police Department. To report unlawful or suspicious activity, call the Police Department at 985-380-4605. 7:53 a.m. 700 block of Second Street; Animal complaint. 8:46 a.m. Lakeside; Suspicious person. 9:27 a.m. 1600 block of Elm Street; Animal complaint. 9:44 a.m....
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...
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...
Tim Riley qualifies for November Election-Mayor of Gonzales
Earlier today Tim Riley qualified for the November 5 contest to elect the City of Gonzales’ next mayor. The current city council member has never hidden his long-term aspirations to seek Gonzales’ chief executive post. Without an elected incumbent on the ballot, Riley has to be considered a frontrunner for the job.
A new logistics park is being developed in Ascension Parish
Two Louisiana-based firms—JRE Capital and Ratcliff Development—are partnering to develop a new logistics park on 186 acres of farmland in Geismar. Located along Interstate 10 in the heart of Louisiana’s chemical corridor, Magnolia Ridge Logistics Park will offer access to major metros as well as key transportation hubs like the Port of Greater Baton Rouge, the Port of New Orleans and the Port of South Louisiana.
Woman arrested, man still at-large after police raid home, find drugs, cash near small children
MORGAN CITY — Morgan City Police have arrested a woman and are searching for a man after a narcotics raid found cocaine, marijuana, synthetic marijuana and cash in a home with multiple small children. Andrea Bridget Vaughn, 31, was arrested after a weeks-long investigation into drug dealing out of...
Bond denied for man accused in heinous child abuse case in Terrebonne Parish
A Terrebonne Parish man accused in a heinous child abuse case that spanned several states was denied a bond Wednesday morning. Terrence Washington was in court in connection with an attempted homicide and torture of a Thibodaux teenager. Washington is accused of raping and burning the child of his girlfriend,...
Local authorities report more theft arrests
A string of recent theft cases continued this week with two arrests by Sheriff’s Office deputies and Morgan City police. Sheriff Gary Driskell reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 42 complaints and made these arrests:. --Amy Lyn Benoit, 34, Morgan City,...
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