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Nominations sought for Most Useful Citizen award
... The newspaper is accepting nominations for Terrebonne's Most Useful Citizen award. The annual award is given at the Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce's annual banquet, which starts at 6 p.m. Jan. 26. A social hour is followed at 7 p.m. by the ... Comment?
Soldiers receive show of support during send-off
Waving flags and cheering, nearly two dozen people stood outside the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center Saturday night, shouting "Thank you" as local soldiers and their families entered the building for an invitation-only dinner in their honor. Comment?
Tourism industry prepares for state budget battle
... said. "This doesn't seem like the best time to be cutting tourism-marketing dollars." While the tourism hubs in the Houma-Thibodaux region don't directly receive tourism-marketing dollars from the state, Cheramie and others argue that there's an ... Comment?
State archaeologist says bones found in Gibson are a link to the past
... going to put them back into the ground." The shelter is mentioned in Helen Wurzlow's historical compendium "I Dug Up Houma-Terrebonne." The book says "one of the mounds was cut down years ago and a house built atop. People are still living on this ... Comment?
Driver charged with texting before crash
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A Houma teen was arrested and charged with underage DWI for allegedly crashing into a parked car near downtown Thibodaux early Thursday morning, moments after sending a text message on his phone, police said. Comment?
... include his wife, Ruby Boudreaux of Purvis; two sons, Harvey Paul Dykes Jr. of Petal and Reynold Boudreaux Jr. of Houma, La.; five daughters, Mary Faye Williams of South Carolina, Paulla Laurenzi of Southaven, Patricia Ann Verdin, Crystal Giroir and ... Comment?
Airport commission weighs RV-park proposal
Temporary workers may soon have a new option for housing while in town. Houma's Airport Commission gave preliminary approval Thursday night to create a space on airport property where welders, electricians and other itinerant workers coming in and out Houma for jobs could park recreational vehicles or other mobile homes. Comment?
... $500. He is also being held at the Lafourche jail in lieu of a $10,000 bond. Terrebonne council to discuss lawsuit HOUMA - Parish officials will hold a private meeting Monday to discuss a lawsuit filed by four female employees at Houma Police that ... Comment?
'Guilty conscience' leads Thibodaux man to turn himself in, police say
... figurative or literal.' After making phone calls, Davis was assured by relatives that they were fine. One relative in Houma reported her car stolen, adding Johnson was the man who took the car. A quick check of the jail parking lot confirmed that ... Comment?
Christmas concert debuts local group's CD
... parties and family gatherings, Gaubert said. Another concert is scheduled for Dec. 13 at Annuziata Catholic Church in Houma. Joyous Sounds has performed for about 16 years. Most of the members are teachers or retired teachers, said Suzanne Gaubert, ... Comment?
AT&T: 3G to be up in Houma by year's end
Faster "3G" cell-phone service for AT&T customers should be in Houma by the end of the year, not Thanksgiving as originally planned. Comment?
Wintry weather hits south Louisiana
Decoration Unlimited employee Jonathan Citizen hooks up a float Friday to be towed away from the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center. Comment?
Thibodaux approves $37.9 million budget
... Louisiana cities. The average was determined by a survey sent to 13 cities of comparable size, including Gretna and Houma. "I would have liked to see a raise for the labor-intensive employees," Councilman Chip Badeaux said. "Other than that, we have ... Comment?
Public can give National Guard a grand send-off
Families of local soldiers headed for Iraq next month are hoping their neighbors will turn out Saturday night outside the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, where an invitation-only dinner is being held in the troops' honor. Comment?
Local official to attend reception at White House
... through a screening process with the White House and bought her plane ticket. She shopped for an outfit Thursday in Houma, picking up a red knee-length jacket to pair with a simple black dress. She'll miss the council's committee meetings that ... Comment?
Fatal Crash on US 90 In Lafourche Parish
... the median and struck an eastbound 2004 Dodge Dakota, driven by Eddie Bergeron (W/M, 62 yoa) of 1407 Levee Dr. in Houma, LA. Mr. Alvarez was transported to St. Anne Hospital in Raceland, LA. with serious injuries and was later transported to ... Comment?
Narcotics Arrest In Terrebonne Parish
For Immediate Release Date: November 30, 2009 Houma: On Friday, November 27, 2009, LSP Region I Criminal Investigative Division with the assistance of LSP Troop C, the Immigration Customs Enforcement and the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Office Narcotics Task Force, executed a search warrant at the residence of Jorge Dominguez , and seized 33 pounds of ... Comment?
Councilman says he caught - Saints fever'
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... played the New England Patriots in the Superdome Monday. Missing from the council's five committee meetings, held in Houma that same night, were Hebert, Clayton Voisin and Joey Cehan. All submitted letters saying they would be unable to attend ... Comment?
In other Terrebonne Parish Council action
... participate casting ballots, was about 3 percent. Action: Commended Capt. Kirk Bergeron for 24 years of service to the Houma Police Department. Notes: Bergeron now works at the Terrebonne District Attorney's Office. Discussion: C. J. Stoufflet, a ... Comment?
Local music legend seeks stolen generator
His "Uncle Pott's Band Wagon" is seen by thousands of people during Mardi Gras season, traveling Thibodaux and Houma parade routes while providing revelers with beads, stuffed animals and live music. Comment?