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Hercules rolls through Houma

Despite an afternoon threat of heavy rain, the Krewe of Hercules rolled Friday evening in Houma as scheduled, marking the start of Carnival parade season in Terrebonne and...

Night parade will be Thibodaux's first in a century

When the Krewe of Ambrosia rolls this evening, it will be Thibodaux's first night parade in nearly 100 years.

Local students struggle less with debt

More students nationally are having trouble paying back their student loans, a new report says, although Houma-Thibodaux’s students seem to be faring better.

Grant paves way for training equipment

The Bayou Cane Fire Department is set to expand its training field in the coming months with a federal grant.

Area news in brief: Feb. 11, 2012

Priest killer's appeal denied A state appeals court rejected a plea to overturn a separate sentence for intimidation issued against a man convicted of killing a Thibodaux...

15th annual Lafcadio Hearn dinner at Nicholls to feature Chefs Brigtsen, Shaya

from:Nicholls State University

THIBODAUX – Celebrate Louisiana cuisine Monday, March 5, at the 15th annual Lafcadio Hearn Award and Distinguished Visiting Chef Series, presented by the John Folse Culinary...

Nicholls calls on French speakers to join preservation group

from:Nicholls State University

THIBODAUX – Area French-speakers interested in preserving and developing French language and culture in the southeast Louisiana region are invited to participate in the Cercle...

Krewe of Hercules ready to roll

The party started Thursday, about 24 hours before tonight's Krewe of Hercules parade is set to roll, according to rider Greg Duthu.

Electrical fire rips through Houma trailer

An electrical fire that started in the walls of a trailer in Houma Wednesday night quickly spread and destroyed the home, firefighters said.

Nicholls Jubilee festival set to begin March 12

from:Nicholls State University

THIBODAUX – The 14th annual Jubilee: A Festival of the Arts and Humanities at Nicholls State University, is scheduled for Monday, March 12, through Friday, April 27. Jubilee...

Nicholls offers free February musical performances

from:Nicholls State University

THIBODAUX – The Nicholls State University Department of Music will present several concerts and recitals throughout February 2012. Each performance is free and open to the...

Education chief pitches system reforms

The new head of the state's K-12 education system toured Terrebonne and Lafourche schools Thursday, seeking input from administrators, teachers and students on how to improve...

HIV/AIDS infections rise slightly locally

The number of people living with AIDS and HIV in Terrebonne and Lafourche last year was up slightly over past years but lower than the state’s per-capita average.

Mardi Gras now made in China

Dickie Webre remembers when the Krewe of Terreanians decided to switch from glass beads to plastic.

New Prospect Street Bridge could be open by June

The new six-lane Prospect Street Bridge could be open to motorists by June, according to state officials.

Master plan could change under public scrutiny

State officials say a $50 billion draft plan for coastal protection and restoration that faced harsh criticism at a meeting in Terrebonne last month can be changed based on public...

Electrical fire rips through Houma trailer

An electrical fire that started in the walls of a trailer in Houma Wednesday night quickly spread and destroyed the home, firefighters said.

Nicholls State pushes for more diversity

In the cafeteria at Nicholls State University Wednesday, Erica Reed was gleefully eating ice cream and filling out paperwork.

Residents weigh in on Lafourche tourism campaign

Food, culture and fun: that's how Lafourche government officials hope to lure visitors to the parish using a tourism campaign that is bankrolled by BP and aims to boost local...

Area news in brief: Feb. 9, 2012

A Bayou Blue resident arrested Monday is accused of attacking another man outside a truck stop in January, the Lafourche Sheriff's Office said.

Felony charge dropped against driver in Dularge crash

A felony charge against a Houma man stemming from a crash in Dularge last year was dropped Wednesday morning by a Terrebonne grand jury.

Report: Sea-level rise must be considered in projects

Louisiana's coast could face up to 3 feet of sea-level rise by 2100, and the state is recommending that future levee and coastal-restoration projects take rising global...

Couple charged after traffic stop

A traffic stop led to a drug arrest after a couple inadvertently brought their drugs to police Tuesday, the Lafourche Sheriff’s Office said.

Morning blaze destroys Chauvin home

A small fire that started in the front of a Chauvin home Wednesday morning quickly engulfed the house and destroyed it, killing a family’s dog, firefighters said.

Local krewes ready for Carnival kickoff

The Krewe of Hercules will kick off the local Carnival season at 6 p.m. Friday when it rolls through the streets of west Houma.

Houma residents air policing concerns

The message of Tuesday's meeting between community members and law enforcement was repeated like a mantra: We want officers to do their jobs, but we want them to respect...

Oil site growth yields jobs

Expansion of a crude terminal in St. James Parish will increase the region’s oil-storage capacity by 3 million barrels and create about 300 direct and indirect jobs,...

Crime Briefs: Feb. 8, 2012

A Houma man already jailed on armed-robbery charges has also been linked to a purse-snatching in December, police said.

Area news in brief: Feb. 8, 2012

Small local businesses may be eligible for grants of up to $5,000 through the Terrebonne Economic Development Foundation's mini-grant program. The application process begins...

Thibodaux Council revisits noise ordinance

Bolstered by residents who say loud bass noises from Thibodaux night clubs and bars rattle windows and disrupt sleep, officials have proposed additional restrictions to the...

Principals appointment sparks debate

South Terrebonne High Assistant Principal Dane Voisin was named the school’s Principal Tuesday night.

In other Thibodaux City Council action: Feb. 8, 2012

The following is a rundown of action taken Tuesday by the Thibodaux City Council. All council members were present, and all votes were unanimous unless noted otherwise.

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Cause of St. Mary copter crash still unclear

What exactly caused the helicopter crash in St. Mary Parish last month that killed two men remains unclear, according to a report released Monday by the National Transportation...

Adoption screening makes sure pets find forever home'

At many shelters and animal rescues, the days of falling in love with Fido and bringing him home the same day are gone.

World Guy' and his globe trek through region

Erik Bendl wants to push his water-innertube globe through all of the lower-48 states, no matter how many walks it takes.

Area news in brief: Feb. 7, 2012

Hate-crime appeal denied The appeal of a 34-year-old found guilty of a hate crime in 2009 was denied by the state Supreme Court.

Downtown festival inches forward

Houma is one step closer to having a new downtown festival.

Bayou Cane firefighters will receive a pay increase

Bayou Cane firefighters will receive a 2 percent pay raise this year after a budget unanimously passed by the district board Monday night was updated to include correct figures...

Fletcher officials aim for fall opening of new campus

Construction on Fletcher Technical Community College’s huge new campus expansion is on-budget and should be finished for the fall semester, school officials say.

Lafourche improvement projects roll forward

Work has begun or is scheduled to begin on several road-improvement, bridge and tourism projects throughout Lafourche Parish this year.

Nicholls Camerata to offer free performance

from:Nicholls State University

THIBODAUX – The Nicholls State University Camerata, a student string ensemble, will perform a concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Free...

Nicholls students test business analysis skills in global competition

from:Nicholls State University

THIBODAUX – A team of undergraduate and graduate students from the Nicholls State University College of Business Administration will submit its final entry to the CFA Institute...