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Houma podcast discusses drug culture in Black community with narcotics agent, pharmacist
A Houma-based podcast discussed drug culture with a narcotics agent and a dispensary pharmacist. The Conveaux Club, a Houma-based podcast that records twice a month at the Balcony in downtown Houma, discussed alcohol, vapes, marijuana and regulation during a recording April 25. It had a pharmacist and a narcotics officer as guests. They talked about why people get into the substances and the differences between helping and enabling.
City of Thibodaux would like to remind residents of Golf Cart Safety
Mayor Kevin Clement wishes to remind our residents about golf carts being used in the City and their restrictions. Only street legal units are allowed to operate on City streets where the speed limit posted is 25 MPH or less. Golf carts that operate on City streets need to be...
Local baseball, softball coaches relieved on their duties
Two local schools are looking for coaches — one making a move in baseball and the other making a move on the softball diamond. Central Lafourche announced just after the 2024 season that they had parted ways with baseball coach Lanc Crochet, ending his 2-year run with the team.
Here's where Terrebonne and Lafourche school districts are in the rebuilding process
Ellender Memorial High School is slated for demolition this summer. A few schools in Terrebonne and Lafourche remain untouched, awaiting decisions from FEMA. The two school districts collectively took out more than $350 million in loans to cover the initial costs. This money is frontloaded for repairs and later reimbursed at 90% by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Lafourche is nearly finished with its repairs, with two holdouts awaiting approval from FEMA. Meanwhile, Terrebonne Parish has had many of its schools approved and is now in the design phase to begin work, with one exception.
Who won? LHSAA state championships updates for Houma-, Thibodaux-area softball teams
Three Houma- and Thibodaux-area softball teams made it to this season's LHSAA state championships in Sulphur. Two of those teams advanced past the semifinals and to the title game, with one winning it all. Here's how every Houma- and Thibodaux-area softball team that qualified fared at state: E.D. White ...
Photo Gallery: Chackbay Senior Citizen Olympics
The Chackbay Senior Citizen Center recently hosted the Senior Olympics on Tuesday, April 30, at the Chackbay Fireman's Fair Pavilion. The event brought together senior citizens from Assumption, Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James, St. John, and Terrebonne, fostering friendly competition and camaraderie among participants. Photos and reporting by Natalie Barnes.
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