Recent News
Bicyclist Killed in Lafourche Parish Crash
On September 23, 2023, shortly before 7:00 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop C began investigating a fatality crash involving a bicyclist on Louisiana Highway 308 near Lasseigne Road. The crash claimed the life of 70-year-old Melvin Mead Jr. of Thibodaux.
Crime
HPD: Suspect arrested in fatal hit and run
On September 21, 2023 the Houma Police Department, after further investigation, identified and arrested the suspect responsible for the death of Axel Ulloa. The Houma Police Department received information on the identity of the suspect as being Jared Coates, 29 years old.
Events
Here is the musical line-up for Houma’s inaugural Hero Fest
Come out and enjoy a fun weekend while raising money in support of local first responders!
Obituaries
September 20, 2023
With heavy hearts, Terriel Joseph Mollere Sr. born on January 21, 1962 native of Donaldsonville, La and resident of Bourg, La entered eternal rest with his […]
September 20, 2023
Dominic Ryan Douglas, age 30, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023. Dominic was born in Charleston, South Carolina and is a currently resident of Houma. […]
September 19, 2023
Kenneth “Uncle Kenny” Garrison Jr., 71, a native of Tyler, TX and a resident of Houma, LA gained his wings on Thursday, September 14, 2023. A […]
September 19, 2023
Dave William Billiot, Sr., 78, a native of Pointe-Aux-Chenes and a resident of Houma, gained his angel wings on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Visitation will be […]
Lifestyles
Invasive Apple Snails Threaten Louisiana Rice, Crawfish Production
Apple snails are not picky eaters. They consume many types of living and decaying vegetation in addition to protein sources such as the eggs of frogs and other amphibians.
