March 27, 2024

RMM honors long-time volunteer Linda “TooToo” Theriot with Hallway Dedication

Chances are, if you have visited the Regional Military Museum, you have come across Linda. June 5, 2024 will mark her 11th year of service to the local museum, dedicating over a decade of her life and countless hours to the beloved institution.
March 27, 2024

House panel advances bill requiring 25-foot distance from police officers

A House committee moved forward with a bill Tuesday that would criminalize coming within 25 feet of an on-duty police officer if ordered to halt by the officer. Gov. Jeff Landry’s office supported the bill, whereas Gov. John Bel Edwards previously vetoed a similar bill.
March 26, 2024

American Humane Partners with Zoetis to Host Pet Wellness Clinic for over 250 Local Animals in Terrebonne Parish, LA

“American Humane has been on the frontlines of improving the lives and welfare of animals for nearly 150 years,” said Dr. Robin Ganzert, American Humane President and CEO. “Building off that foundation, we were proud to partner with Zoetis to host a pet wellness clinic in Louisiana and are grateful for their generosity in donating needed medication and supplies.”
March 26, 2024

Local pilots Charlie Hammonds and J.W. “Corkey” Fornof named 2024 Louisiana Aviation Hall of Fame Inductees

Local pilots Charles Lindy "Charlie" Hammonds and J.W. "Corkey" Fornof have been chosen as the 2024 Inaugural Inductees for the Louisiana Aviation Hall of Fame at the Chennault Aviation and Military Museum. The two aviators will be inducted at the Monroe Regional Airport on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. 
March 25, 2024

Fletcher Technical Community College Adult Educator Receives Prestigious National Award From the Coalition on Adult Basic Education

Tammy Armond, adult educator at Fletcher Technical Community College's WorkReady U program, has been awarded the Incentive Grant by the Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE), the leading national organization dedicated to advancing the field of adult literacy.
March 25, 2024

Kennedy, Barrasso condemn Biden admin over massive proposed tax hike on American energy producers

“Instead of increasing U.S. energy production, the administration is focused on increasing energy taxes. The administration has once again doubled down on weaponizing the tax code against U.S. energy producers,” they continued.
March 24, 2024

Terrebonne General Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine Clinic Receives Dual Recognition with Clinical Distinction and Excellence in Patient Satisfaction Awards

Terrebonne General Health System is pleased to announce that Terrebonne General Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine Clinic is a dual recipient of RestorixHealth’s Clinical Distinction and Excellence in Patient Satisfaction Awards.