Terrebonne Parish, LA

Seven years after a woman was killed in Terrebonne Parish and her two nieces were kidnapped, two arrests have been made. The sheriff says new evidence led them to make the arrests in connection with the murder of 56-year-old Pamela Johnson.

Deep in the swamps of South Louisiana, legend has it, there lives the Rougarou —a mythical werewolf type creature with sharp claws and glowing eyes. Generations of children have heard the scary tales. Terrebonne Parish resident Jonathan Foret was one of those children. "Growing up my parents would tell...

Javine Robinson took a moment to watch all of the LHSAA state championship winners from Terrebonne Parish being honored during a special presentation Sunday at the Barry P. Bonvillain Civic Center in Houma. The Ellender girls basketball coach said every team shared something in common after winning championships during a school year impacted...

Houma – On May 17, 2022, shortly after 5:00 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop C was notified of a severe injury crash involving a bicyclist on Louisiana Highway 660 at the intersection with Bayou Gardens Boulevard. The crash ultimately claimed the life of 21-year-old Colby Prestenback of Gray. The...

Seven years after a woman was killed in Terrebonne Parish and her two nieces were kidnapped, two arrests have been made. Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet says new evidence led them to make the arrests in connection with the murder of 56-year-old Pamela Johnson. 33-year-old George Earl Robinson Jr. and...

LSP reported that 21-year-old Colby Prestenback of Gray was killed in the crash.

Terrebonne Recreation flag football league registration begins today, May 23!. The league is open to children ages 7 through 12. Peewee League ages 7-8, Jr. Varsity League ages 9-10, and Varsity league ages 11-12. Registration remains opened until June 24, but it is encouraged to register early because rosters fill quickly!

HOUMA, La. — Authorities say a 21-year-old from Gray, La., has died after being struck by car while he was riding a bike on the shoulder of LA Hwy 660 on Tuesday. Louisiana State Police say the crash, which claimed the life of Colby Prestenback, happened shortly after 5 p.m. near the intersection of Bayou Gardens Boulevard.

Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government held a ceremony on Sunday, May 22, honoring area high school teams and athletes for winning championship titles. Parish leaders, parents, coaches, and supporters gathered at the Barry P. Bonvillain Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center on Sunday afternoon to celebrate an abundance of student athlete victories. The Vandebilt Catholic High School baseball team, cross country, and outdoor track team, South Terrebonne High School baseball, and Ellender High School girls basketball team were recognized for state championship wins. The Terrebonne Gators Special Olympics team was also recognized for winning a championship. In addition, individual championship athletes from South Terrebonne powerlifting and Houma Christian track, were recognized.

The man who owned the Louisiana nursing homes that were evacuated to a warehouse where at least seven people died can no longer participate in federal health care programs. Inspector General Christi A. Grimm announced Monday that Bob Dean Jr. was excluded from participation because of "his ownership interest" in the seven homes that were previously excluded by the inspector general's office, according to a news release.

TERREBONNE PARISH, La (BRPROUD) — Louisiana State Troopers responded to a call on May 187 regarding a crash involving a bicyclist on LA Hwy 660 around 5 p.m. During the investigation, deputies revealed that 21-year-old Colby Prestenback was riding a bike south on the northbound shoulder of Louisiana Hwy 660 approaching the intersection at Bayou Gardens Boulevard.

Synergy Bank’s board of directors recently named promotions within bank leadership. Michel Hebert, Lauren Ledet, and Sherman Naquin were named Assistant Vice Presidents. The announcement was made by Jerry P. Ledet, Jr., Synergy Bank President. Michel Hebert is a graduate of Central Lafourche High School and Nicholls State University...

The ball was jumping out of the park today at the Terrebonne General All-Star Baseball Game. Team Terrebonne scored an 18-12 win over Team Lafourche in a game that featured tons of offense with 25 total base hits between the teams. Four of those hits left the yard with H.L. Bourgeois's Noah Prosperie, Central Lafourche's Craig Duplantis and South Lafourche's Wes Allemand and Derin Doucet hitting home runs.

HOUMA - Seven years after she was found shot to death, officers have arrested two men suspected of killing a woman and kidnapping two children from her home. According to the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office, on Dec. 1, 2015, officers found two young girls in Houma that said they had been kidnapped from their home in Bourg the night before.

Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet announced that a Houma man has been arrested in connection with a Battery of a School Teacher investigation, that occurred at a local high school. On May 18, 2022, the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a local high school, where they learned that...