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2 dead in head-on crash on River Road

Louisiana State Police say two elderly women were killed in a head-on crash Friday afternoon in St. John the Baptist Parish.

Garyville, LA · 2d

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Crash in Louisiana kills 2, one arrested after impairment discovered

LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. – Two were killed and one man is behind bars after a crash involving two passenger vehicles and an 18-wheeler on Friday

Livingston Parish, LA · 1d

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St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office Describes Juvenile as Runaway

The St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking information about a juvenile it described as a runaway. In a post on its Facebook page, the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office described the juvenile as a runaway. Anyone with information is urged to come forward. How to Report Information. The sheriff's...

St Charles Parish, LA · 6h

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LaPlace under boil water advisory due to water leak

A boil water advisory is in effect for all of LaPlace due to a water leak. Residents may experience low water pressure for approximately 4-5 hours while crews work to repair the leak. Residents are advised to boil water for at least one full minute before using it for drinking,...

Laplace, LA · 1d

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Maurepas Man Gets 25 Years, Chemical Castration for Abusing Child in His Home

A 61-year-old Maurepas man will spend the next 25 years in prison and undergo chemical castration after pleading guilty to sexually battering a child under 13 who was living in his home. John Wesley Foster entered his plea on Oct. 26, and the case closes out a investigation that Livingston Parish deputies opened three years ago after the child came forward.

Maurepas, LA · 2d

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An edited tape about rapes roiled a 2019 Ascension Parish election. Now a trial hinges on it.

A dispute over a secretly recorded conversation with a candidate for Ascension Parish president about covering up child rapes fueled a 6-year legal battle over allegations of deception, defamation and political damage that is finally set for trial. The case centers around prominent names in Ascension politics, including Murphy Painter...

Ascension Parish, LA · 9h

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10 local agencies join ICE program targeting illegal immigration

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - At least 10 law enforcement agencies in the area recently signed up for a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement program called 287(g), which targets undocumented residents, the WAFB I-TEAM found. One police chief said the sign-ups come with $3,500 for each officer’s name submitted to...

Springfield, LA · 7h

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Wet wedding: Dancing in flood waters at Louisiana wedding party

A Louisiana couple, Casey and Oliva Field, found out that a flooded wedding party could still be fun, when their wedding reception at a venue got six inches of rain.

Metairie, LA · 17h

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New $7M recreation facility opens in Gonzales expanding sports, education. See inside.

Gonzales residents have a new place to play, learn and gather as the city opens a roughly $7 million recreation center designed to expand activities for children and families. The Freeland Jackson Center, an approximately 25,000-square-foot facility on South Darla Avenue, behind Gonzales Middle School, includes two full-size basketball courts, classrooms and conference spaces.

Gonzales, LA · 10h

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Nicholls celebrates Homecoming with comeback victory, crowning of king and queen

Nicholls State University celebrated Homecoming on Saturday with a dramatic 32-31 football victory over East Texas A&M, overcoming a 17-point halftime deficit before a packed John L. Guidry Stadium. The university also celebrated the selection of its 2026 Homecoming King and Queen, Joseph Lirette and Ava Wilson. Nicholls (4-6, 3-4...

Thibodaux, LA · 1d

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Thibodaux Police Department receives award for use of crime camera technology

The Thibodaux Police Department has received a Technology Excellence Award from American Integration Contractors (AIC) in recognition of its use of surveillance camera technology in a criminal investigation. Police Chief Bryan P. Zeringue recently accepted the award on behalf of the department. According to the department, the recognition stems from...

Thibodaux, LA · 2d

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Gordon McKernan to give away 600 free bikes to Louisiana children

BATON ROUGE, La. (KALB) — Louisiana personal injury attorney Gordon McKernan is giving away 600 bikes and helmets to children in eight cities this holiday season through his 14th annual Gordon Gives Bike Giveaway. Registration is open HERE. Registration deadlines and selection. Registration closes Nov. 29 for Alexandria, Lafayette,...

Louisiana · 10h

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Big Boy’s Main Street Cook-Off bringing Cajun cuisine, live music to downtown Thibodaux on Nov. 13

Downtown Thibodaux will once again celebrate the flavors, sounds and traditions of South Louisiana as Big Boy’s Main Street Cook-Off brings together food lovers, cooking teams and music enthusiasts from 5-10 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13. The event will feature samples of bold, savory Louisiana-inspired dishes prepared by more...

Thibodaux, LA · 13h

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Nicholls edges out Lion Football, 32-31

THIBODAUX, La. – The Nicholls Colonels outscored the East Texas A&M University football team, 25-7, in the second half to edge out the Lions 32-31, on Saturday evening at the John L. Guidry Stadium. The Lions held a 24-7 lead at halftime, but the Colonels scored the first 17...

Thibodaux, LA · 2d

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Office locks changed and laptop gone, Kenner council member accuses city of intimidation

A Kenner City Council member accused the mayor’s second-in-command of directing an employee to change the locks and remove computer equipment from his council office as an act of intimidation against him. Council member Joey LaHatte alleged in a news release that Chief Administrative Officer Natalie Newton, who is...

Kenner, LA · 12h

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Wego Winter Wonderland Chili Cook-Off Listed in Westwego

The Wego Winter Wonderland Chili Cook-Off is listed in Westwego. The event is at the Westwego Farmers Market, 484 Sala Avenue in Westwego, Louisiana. The cook-off is part of a broader calendar at the Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market, which serves as a community gathering place with covered vendor stalls for local produce, seafood, prepared foods and crafts. The market also hosts regional music and seasonal family events, alongside an annual crawfish cook-off. Its outdoor amphitheater and regular community programming make the Sala Avenue site a year-round event venue, not just a location for the chili competition.

Westwego, LA · 2d

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Lafourche Parish School Board announces 2026-2027 Students of the Year

The Lafourche Parish School Board recognized a group of outstanding students during its monthly meeting this week, honoring those selected to represent their respective schools as part of the 2026-2027 Student of the Year program. The annual recognition celebrates students who have demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership, character and involvement...

Lafourche Parish, LA · 1d

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Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux to host Native American Mass of Thanksgiving

This November, the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux will celebrate the local Native culture with a special mass of thanksgiving and celebration. This culturally-Native mass is hosted yearly in celebration of National Native American Heritage Month, recognized every November in the United States. Although it honors local Native communities, the mass and following reception are open to all.

Thibodaux, LA · 1d

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Intro of Economic Development District for BJ’s on tonight’s council agenda

On October 12 Gonzales City Council rejected an ordinance to create “Veterans Boulevard Economic Development District,” the first step toward welcoming BJ’s Wholesale Club to the Jambalaya Capital of the World. Terri Lambert, Cynthia Gray James and Tyler Turner voted “NO” with only Councliman Eddie Williams in support (Kirk Boudreaux was a no-show). This evening a new version of the ordinance is set to be introduced, this one accompanied by a draft of the agreement necessary to bring the retailer to the city.

Gonzales, LA · 17h

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Gonzales honors veterans at 2026 Veterans Day Parade

GONZALES — Residents in Gonzales gathered to honor the brave men and women who served in the Armed Forces at the 2026 Veterans Day Parade. The parade traveled along Irma Boulevard before ending along Cornerview Street. The event will be followed by a Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11...

Gonzales, LA · 1d

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