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In Houma, Tea Party protestors on Independence Day declare outrage
Dressed as Betsy Ross, Stacy Hargenrader, 53, speaks during the Houma Tea Party rally Saturday along Main Street in Downtown Houma.
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Police: Someone taking La. pump station batteries
HOUMA, La. - Dozens of batteries have been stolen from Terrebonne Parish pumping stations since April, thefts that officials say increase the risk of flooding to communities during hurricane season and even heavy downpours.
Library showing Barbie collection
For almost 20 years, the youth-services manager for the Terrebonne Parish Library System has collected more than 150 Barbie dolls a ' a majority of which are in mint condition and original packaging.
Pump Station Thefts Weaken Houma Flood Protection 34min
Dozens of batteries have been stolen from Terrebonne Parish pumping stations since April, thefts that officials say increase the risk of flooding to communities during hurricane season and even just during heavy downpours.
Massive investment in coastal restoration spurs hope
Gov. Bobby Jindal is applauding the $368 million investment to help coastal restoration and hurricane protection.
Houma Krewe Rebounding From Rubber Check Woes
Members of Houma's newest Mardi Gras parade club say the organization will make its second ride in 2010 despite alleged financial mismanagement by former leaders.
Shrimp season closing in eastern Louisiana
HOUMA, La. - Shrimping will close at 6 a.m. Tuesday in most state waters in eastern Louisiana.
Houma natives find voice in funny pages
HOUMA - Derreck Gautreaux says his extended family is never far from his side. That's because Gautreaux keeps them in a big, white binder in a black-and-orange satchel.
Houma men found guilty of hate crime
A jury found two men guilty Thursday of a 2006 racially motivated beating after a trial marked by recanting convicts and conflicting testimony.
Job figures for Louisiana metro areas
Down 300 from April and down 800 from May 2008. Goods-producing sector was unchanged over the month, but down 700 over the year.
Woman charged with extortion after Internet affair
HOUMA - A 36-year-old Houma woman was arrested after she allegedly threatened to tell a man's wife about their sexual relationship if he didn't pay her $5,000. Deputies say Michelle Naquin has been booked with extortion.
Louisiana Man Charged With Attempted HIV Exposure
An HIV-positive Houma, Louisiana, man is accused of failing to disclose his status to an undercover police officer during a prostitution and drug bust, The Associated Press reports.
They get odd looks when they focus on the corn and potatoes at the crawfish boil, ask for meat-less tacos at La Casa del Sol and dribble just a bit of juice from the chicken-and-sausage gumbo onto their bowls of plain rice.
Houma man accused of attempted HIV exposure
A 39-year-old Houma man is accused of failing to tell an undercover officer he was HIV positive during a prostitution bust, an omission that resulted in a rarely levied charge.
15-year-old in critical condition after downtown Houma shooting
A 15-year-old from Houma remains in critical condition this morning after a bullet struck him in the head during a fight that ended in gunfire in downtown Friday night.
Three Arrests Made Following Houma Car Burglaries
Over the past month, Houma Police have observed a higher occurrence of car burglaries in West Houma.
Port declines drydock bid after ethics ruling
The Terrebonne Port Commission threw out a bid Tuesday by Larose-based North American Shipbuilding for construction of a drydock after the state ethics board ruled the bid violated conflict-of-interest laws.
Railroad inspection bill derailed
BATON ROUGE - Complaints about the state imposing a fee that would have to be paid by railroads put the brakes on legislation calling for six more inspectors to look for defects and other hazards along Louisiana's railroad tracks.
Crossmar barge completes first project in Gulf of Mexico
HOUMA, LA.: Cross Group company Crossmar recently launched the third addition to its fleet, multi-purpose barge Crossmar 21 DPS-3. Crossmar 21 has already completed its first offshore project in the Gulf of Mexico.
Slidell Police Department Arrest Reports for June 12, 2009
Chief of Police Freddy Drennan released the following information: June 11, 2009: David W. Slayton, age 26 of 2708 Victoria Dr.
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