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Former Army Officer to Lead Peterson, Schriever and Other Space Force Bases
A former longtime Army officer took the helm of the Peterson and Schriever Space Force bases on Thursday, along with other installations in Hawaii, New Hampshire and Greenland. As Commander of Space Base Delta 1, Col. Kenneth Klock will oversee over 4,300 people, who provide seven Space Force installations with...
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.
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.
Chicago Cubs select Nicholls State University first baseman Edgar Alvarez in 2024 MLB Draft
THIBODAUX, La. — Nicholls State University first baseman Edgar Alvarez was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 8th round of the 2024 Major League Baseball raft. Alvarez was a 2024 Louisiana Sports Writers' Association (LSWA) All-Louisiana First Team selection. Alvarez put together one of the most decorated seasons...
Houma police arrest 4 of 5 suspects sought in Thirsty's bar shooting
The Houma Police Department has arrested four of the five suspects sought in connection with a shooting that happened in the parking lot of a bar. The shooting happened Sunday, July 7, at Thirsty's Bar. Houma police have arrested Devon Randall, Akeem Ross, Adrian Williams, and Dontrelle Allen in connection...
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. While not expressing opposition to the law, local law enforcement leaders are nonetheless hoping that firearms owners wishing to carry concealed will avail themselves of training to ensure the safety of themselves and others.
It takes a Generational Village to Seed Wide Watermelon Rind Smiles
Summertime is a season that drips with red, white, and blue spirited popsicles and syrupy condensed milk snowballs. It’s the season to plant and grow seasonal sweet generational seeds. The summer/ generalized programs of Thibodaux Recreation require a massive village and a lot of sugar pep from popsicles to...
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.
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...
A first for Sorrento: Teen establishes little free library to improve access to books
A Sorrento teenager recently unveiled the town’s first “Little Free Library," hoping to help improve the community's access to free books. The library, which is a small, outdoor book exchange located by the Sorrento Community Center on Main Street, is open 24/7 and is part of a wider movement led by a Minnesota nonprofit. Alongside the help of community members, Olivia Kidder, 15, was the driving force behind the project and unveiled it at 9 a.m. Monday.
St. James looks to grow from close title game experience
The 2023 season was a memorable one for St. James. The Wildcats made a terrific run to the Division III Non-Select state championship game, winning 11 games. The dream came up painstakingly short as the Wildcats lost a heartbreaking 36-35 title game to Union Parish. You cannot come any closer, settling for the program’s sixth state runner-up finish all-time.
Thibodaux Recreation Youth Flag Football Open for Registration
Thibodaux Recreation Flag Football is now accepting registrations for boys and girls aged 7-12 for the upcoming season, which will run from September to October 2024. Registration will be open until August 8, 2024. For those unable to register in person before the deadline, online registration will remain open until August 12, 2024. There are three ways to register:
Capture Your Professional Headshot at the Bayou Region Incubator
Visuals By Duke is teaming up with the Bayou Region Incubator to provide professionals with an opportunity to enhance their professional image. From July 17th to 19th, Visuals by Duke will offer 15-minute photo sessions at the Bayou Region Incubator located at 203 West Second Street, Thibodaux, LA. These sessions...
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