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Houma Police Department seek help locating missing 73-year-old woman
The Houma Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding Anh Nguyen, a 73-year-old woman who was last seen at 10:27 a.m. on Friday, November 6th, in the 1100 block of Grand Caillou Road. Ms. Nguyen’s family informed Officers she left her home in the 100 block of...
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Lafourche Parish School District announces new, state-of-the-art Transportation Center in Lockport
The Lafourche Parish School Board proudly announces a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the brand-new LPSD Transportation Center in Lockport. This event will also mark the official launch of the district’s partnership with First Student, featuring a fleet of 115 brand-new, air-conditioned 2027 model school buses. The...
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Protest march set in Houma after deputy-involved shooting
A protest march is scheduled in Houma after a deputy-involved shooting killed a Houma man. According to Terrebonne Parish NAACP President Jerome Boykin, the family of Lionel "Ham" Thomas is holding a protest march Monday, Nov. 9, in Houma. Thomas was shot and killed near Terrebonne High School on Nov. 5. Flyers circulated on Facebook stated that the march would begin near Terrebonne High School. Boykin said he spoke with the family, and the starting location was moved to That’s Stanley Parking Lot (across from B&B Wings) in Houma. Protestors will gather there at 10 a.m. and will march to the courthouse square in downtown Houma. “She was initially saying Terrebonne High School, but I was telling her, ‘We don’t want to interrupt kids’ education,'” Boykin said. Thomas was fatally shot by deputies from the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office about 11 a.m. Nov. 5 following a high-speed pursuit, according to Louisiana State Police . The state police are investigating the shooting. A GoFundMe was started by Thomas’s sister, Lacie Thomas. It states that it is to pay for an independent autopsy, and has raised $765 of $3,000 as of the time of this writing. Thomas was arrested in 2018 on
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Linda Theriot named 2027 Houma Irish Italian Parade Hometown Hero Grand Marshal
Linda Theriot, Executive Director and long-time secretary of the Regional Military Museum, has been selected as the Grand Marshal of Houma Irish-Italian Parade. Linda was chosen unanimously as the 2027 “Hometown Hero” of the beloved parade, recognizing her seventeen years of voluntary devotion, time, and energy to the Military Museum. Her leadership has been essential to keeping the museum open, ensuring that local veterans have a place where their stories, sacrifices, and history are preserved with dignity.
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Six-year-old stabbing survivor named youngest grand marshal of Krewe of Hercules parade
Six-year-old Weston Parfait, the sole survivor of Houma’s deadliest stabbing, has been named the youngest grand marshal in the history of the Krewe of Hercules parade, recognizing his courage and resilience during a horrific tragedy. The stabbing claimed the lives of four members of Parfait’s family, but despite being...
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Junior Auxiliary of Houma celebrates JA Week and 85 years of service
The Junior Auxiliary of Houma (JA of Houma) will join chapters across the South in celebrating JA Week November 9-15, 2026, recognizing the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries’ 85th anniversary and highlighting the impact of local service. The celebration is an opportunity to share the chapter’s work, recognize community partners, and raise awareness of Junior Auxiliary’s mission to serve children and families.
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Warriors of Hope Turkey Trot returns to Houma Thanksgiving morning
For Teri Larisey, the annual Warriors of Hope Turkey Trot is more than a Thanksgiving tradition. It’s an opportunity to honor her late son, Brock, while helping local families facing the challenges of cancer. The nonprofit’s annual 5K Turkey Trot will take place Thursday, November 26, beginning at 7:30...