LDWF Providing Eight-Day Reopening of Red Snapper at a 4-Fish Bag Limit
The season will reopen from 12:01 a.m. Friday, October 7 through 11:59 p.m. Friday, October 14. Along with the eight-day reopening, bag limits will increase to 4 fish per person.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Heart Attacks: What To Know
Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to lower blood pressure, promote heart health, and more.
TPL ushers in October with activities for the entire family
Join TPL all month long for a jam packed month of fun for everyone!
Have Another Cup of Java at Your Local Cafe for National Coffee Day
Happy Coffee Day!!! What's your favorite local place to grab a cup of joe? Check out our list here:
October proclaimed as Domestic Violence Awareness Month by Lafourche Parish President Archie Chaisson
Launched over 30 years ago, Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) was launched nationwide to connect and unite individuals and organizations working on domestic violence issues while raising awareness for those issues.
Bayou Arts Fest to feature Cultural Food Cook-Off
"The goal is to represent and shine a light on culinary culture and art. We already have music, painting, and dancing, so food just fits in perfectly,” said BRAC Executive Director Genie Ardoin.
LDWF reminds hunters and public to use precautions when preparing and handling harvested wildlife
Hunters and the public should also be aware of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) or bird flu.
Storm Stress: How to Manage Your Emotional Health
With Hurricane Ian bearing down on the Florida coast, some of us may experience heightened anxiety levels or posttraumatic stress disorder. But simply being aware of your anxiety levels can help you get a healthy perspective on the situation.
LDWF to host Mother Child Families Understanding Nature Camp
"These camps offer wonderful opportunities for both youth and adults to explore the outdoors while receiving instruction from our dedicated and knowledgeable wildlife staff and volunteers," LDWF.
POLL: National Pancake Day
Happy Pancake Day!! Take our poll and let us know your favorite type of pancakes!
Vicki Scott Receives Terrebonne General Sunflower Award
Congratulations to Vicki Scott, Terrebonne General's most recent Sunflower Award recipient!Vaccinations and boosters available soon at public health units, no appointment needed
LDH is offering walk-in services at several local public heath units this coming week in honor of National Preparedness Month.
Governor, LDH leaders receive their flu and updated COVID boosters, encourage Louisianans to ‘make a plan’
Governor John Bel Edwards and Louisiana Department of Health leadership received their seasonal flu and updated COVID-19 booster shots this week and they urged other Louisianans to stay up to date on their vaccines as we head into the fall.
Free Mutual Medic Training Clinics for Tribal Community
Clinics to provide tribal community members with disaster preparedness information.
Recreational Red Snapper Season to Close Monday, September 19
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration of emergency to close the recreational red snapper season in state and federal waters off Louisiana at 12:01 a.m. Monday, September 19.
M Power Yoga to host Beginner Fundamental Yoga Series
The first 10 people to purchase tickets for the workshop will receive a free unlimited yoga pass to attend classes at M Power Yoga for the two weeks following the workshop!
Celebrate National Women’s Health and Fitness Week with Thibodaux Regional Fitness Center
Enjoy activities like pilates, yoga, weightlifting, Zumba, body pump, and massages with Thibodaux Regional Fitness Center!
Houma Airbase Splash Pad Hours Change
The Melvin Johnson Jr. (Airbase) Splash Pad in Houma has new hours and the season closure date has been announced.
Le Petit After Dark to Present 9/11 Play ‘110 Stories’
The play is based off of Sarah Tufts' “110 Stories”, a powerfully moving docu-play that captures the journey of those affected by the Sept. 11 attacks as told by eyewitnesses, survivors, and recovery workers.
CIS first to use Evolut FX to treat severe aortic stenosis
Interventional cardiologist Dr. Peter Fail was the first to use this new system at Terrebonne General Health System on August 30 with assistance from cardiovascular surgeon, Dr. Donald Netherland.
5 Delicious and Nutritious Pumpkin Spice Finds
Pumpkin spice on the brain? Try these healthy alternatives to reduce sugar and calories in your diet.
Where to Eat Fit at the Superdome 2022
Headed to the Caesars Superdome today to watch the Tigers play? Or to watch the Saints in a few weeks? You can still eat healthy while inside the Dome! Check it out:
Heart Attack Patient Recovering After ‘Divine Intervention’ by Ochsner Cardiologist at New Orleans Airport
A 70-year-old man is recovering safely at Ochsner Medical Center—New Orleans following a dramatic resuscitation at the New Orleans airport by an Ochsner Health cardiologist that friends and family describe as “divine intervention.”
Shop Local for College Game Day looks!
Our local boutiques have stepped up this year with their game day options! This week, we are focusing on our Houma boutiques. Check out what's in store below:
Are You Ready for Some Episkyros?
As the Zombies first sang in 1968, “It’s the time of the season.” Yes, September in the U.S. not only brings cooler temperatures, fewer daylight hours, […]
Blue for Boys Takes on New Meaning in September
Identified by blue ribbons, National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month focuses attention on the disease this month and ways for men to safeguard their health. According to […]
September to Remember
This September feels like the first September in a long time. The first time fall events are maybe going to go as planned. Maybe we will […]
Happy At Home
On a beautiful corner lot sits a custom-built home by Chris Ledet Homes. The coastal exterior of the home compliments the neighborhood and welcomes you home. […]
#BetaFamous
Learning becomes a part of who we are. Children learn from anything and everything they experience. They learn wherever they are, not just in a classroom, […]
Life On The Farm
A honeybee colony is a well-oiled machine made up of three types of bees, all with unique roles crucial to the hive’s operations: workers, drones, and […]
Staying Focused
The most valuable investment a parent can make is in their child’s education. What began as an effort for Jenna and Hunter Parra to increase their […]
Thibodaux Seed Library Helps Support Pollinators Thanks to BTNEP
Those who visit the Thibodaux library can now take part in a seed library thanks to the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program!
What are the odds? Houma Man Catches Same Tarpon Twice Along Gulf Coast
Houma resident Jeff DeBlieux couldn’t believe his eyes when he saw a green CCA Alabama tag from a tarpon caught on August 28 that matched a tag he put on in July 2021. Read about the one-in-a-million-chance here:
VIDEO: FEMA Shares Houma Woman’s First Account with Hurricane Ida Temporary Housing Program
FEMA recently released a video about a first-hand Hurricane Ida survivor who is benefitting from FEMA’s temporary housing program. Deja Allen of Houma gives her experience on finding housing for her and her two young daughters.
You Got This: How to Manage Mental Health During Peak Hurricane Season
Today, we remember that Hurricane Ida changed so many of our lives a year ago. As we still recover, the anniversary along with being in peak hurricane season may strike up some emotions, and maintaining mental health during such a time is essential.
Reflecting on Hurricane Ida: Finding Unity in the Community
Resiliency is defined as the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties and toughness and South Louisiana has repeatedly proven to be resilient. As we approach the first anniversary of Hurricane Ida, we reflect on how our community came together and continues to be untied, following an unprecedented storm that ravaged our bayou communities.
Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter waives adoption fees for two days
LPAS will participate in nationwide pet adoption campaign to help clear overpopulated animal shelters across the U.S.
Did you say Mardi Gras?! Montegut Children’s Carnival Club is Open for Membership
Montegut Children’s Carnival Club is officially open for membership! The 77th-year sign-up days are Wednesday, August 24, and Thursday, August 25 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 […]
LDWF Launches New Free Fishing Education Courses
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will launch its exciting new Fishing Course Series aimed at offering ongoing short but informative training sessions throughout the state on […]
Monarch mayday: Send in the natives
The monarch butterfly has been listed as an endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature on its Red List of Threatened Species. Habitat […]
Ochsner Neuroscience Institute Named a Comprehensive Care Center by The Parkinson’s Foundation
The Parkinson’s Foundation has designated Ochsner Neuroscience Institute and five other medical centers across the United States as Comprehensive Care Centers. Ochsner is the first and only health system […]Ochsner and Tulane collaboration finds what happens to genes inside artery plaques to trigger strokes
Researchers at Ochsner Health and Tulane University School of Medicine have identified the genes that become active in carotid arteries when plaque rupture causes a stroke. The work, published in Scientific Reports, was […]
Here’s Where to Go in Lafourche to Get Out & Get Moving
When it comes to sports and recreation, Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou offers top-notch venues and parks. Lafourche Parish facilities have a range of premier venues, including a […]
Terrebonne General Well and Wise Program Empowers Residents
Terrebonne General recently kicked off a Well and Wise semester where they empower and educate residents 60 years and older.
With Schools Returning, LA DOTD Reminds Drivers to Be Safe in School Zones
It’s that time of year again when students return to school and the Louisiana DOTD has sent a reminder to watch for school zones and buses.
Marina Sprouts Connects Children to Community
Terrebonne General Health Center has announced a new addition to the Market at the Marina; Marina Sprouts!
Concrete Canvas Project Brings Color to Morgan City Community
The Morgan City community is popping up with bright colors and fun art thanks to a new project, The Concrete Canvas Project!
I’m Not Leaving Until Your World Changes
A few months ago, the Louis Children’s Crisis Center, a 40-year-old nonprofit that housed our community’s abused and neglected children, closed their doors. Children who are […]
