Recent News
Bill calling for a limited constitutional convention advances
The House and Governmental Affairs Committee voted 9-5 on party lines Wednesday to advance a bill favored by Republican Gov. Jeff Landry that calls for a limited constitutional convention next month.
Crime
Two arrested for shooting Houma teen
HPD responded to a report of a shooting on Columbus Street on April 22. The investigation revealed that the shooting occurred in the 500 block of Eliza Street where the 17 year old victim was confronted by multiple suspects, identified as Christian Antoine, 19 years old, and Kendrick Woods, 19 years old. As the victim was running away, the suspects started shooting at him at which time he was struck by the gunfire.
Events
The Houma-Terrebonne Community Band to celebrate 40th Anniversary with special concert
The Houma-Terrebonne Community Band is excited to celebrate 40 years of bringing music to the community, and are inviting musical locals to join their ranks for the special concert.
Sports
Three local cheer teams place at 2024 Allstar World Championship in Orlando
Three teams from local gym Xtreme Athletix recently placed at the 2024 Allstar World Championship in Orlando this weekend, after receiving full and partially-paid bids to compete!
Obituaries
April 25, 2024
Lawrence J. Touro, 85, a native and resident of Houma, passed away on April 23, 2024. Memorial Service is currently pending. He is survived by […]
April 25, 2024
Mary Ann Roddy Callahan, 78, a native and resident of Houma, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Visitation will be held on Monday, […]
April 25, 2024
Cornella Helms Dempster, 57, died Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 4:25 AM. Born September 3, 1966 she was a native of Choctaw and resident of Bayou […]
April 25, 2024
Norris Paul “T Pete” Boquet Jr., 92, a native and resident of Houma, LA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 23, 2024. […]
Publications
Sara Parson: Brush a Blowdry Bar – Women Who Mean Business
Point of Vue Magazine - April 2024
Lifestyles
Watch Out for the Sting
Each year many people and their pets are stung by a large caterpillar with black spines that emerges in the spring. So, what is that stinging caterpillar?