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iCanShine summer camps teaching children with disabilities safety skills, volunteers needed in Thibodaux
Summer is here, which means camps like iCanShine will soon begin. Upside Downs is utilizing the iCanSwim and iCanBike programs in Thibodaux, teaching individuals with disabilities important safety skills.
Louisiana State Police investigate allegations of Thibodaux officer choking teen
The Louisiana State Police are investigating an incident involving a Thibodaux police officer. A 14-year-old and his aunt said the captain choked the boy at the Firemen's Fair. Thibodaux Chief of Police Bryan Zeringue contacted the Louisiana State Police Troop C on June 5 to investigate the incident, the day after the family addressed the Thibodaux City Council. Tammy Billiot and her nephew, Trevor Quinones, of Gray, said Thibodaux Police Department's Capt. John Sutton Jr. choked the...
Local teams eager to make progress this summer
The cliche term is ‘summer vacation,’ — a time when school is out and our local students are able to get a little R&R. But for student-athletes active in prep athletics, summer vacation is anything but — it’s a time of the year where the focus isn’t on relaxing, but it’s on getting bigger, faster and stronger.
Napoleonville man sentenced to 10 years in prison for 2023 shooting
NAPOLEONVILLE — A Napoleonville man convicted of battery for a February 2023 shooting was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Kevin Carter, 56, was sentenced for the shooting on May 29. He was found guilty on Feb. 29. According to Assumption Parish deputies, Carter shot the victim two times...
Houma's inaugural Gospel Fest this Saturday
Houma's Courthouse Square will be filled with worship music from more than a dozen artists for the inaugural Gospel Fest. New Zion Baptist Church is hosting 14 artists including soloists, choirs, rappers, poets, a DJ and more from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Admittance is free, but there will be more than 40 vendors selling crafts and food. A portion of proceeds collected by the vendors will go toward the construction of an educational computer lab...
Drug, weapon, assault charges in Morgan City arrests
Morgan City police reported arrests this week on drug, weapon and assault charges. Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 74 calls for service over the last 48-hour reporting period and made these arrests:. --Joycelyn Benjamine, 68, Mallard Street, Morgan City, was arrested at...
'A Family Reunion': The United Houma Nation brings back its annual powwow June 15-16
With an upcoming powwow, the United Houma Nation is making up for lost time. The group of 19,000 tribal members, spread across six Louisiana parishes, have been focusing their efforts on recovering their homes and people after being hard-hit by the Covid pandemic, followed by hurricanes Zeta and Ida. That’s...
Quick response saves local child impacted in swimming incident at recreation
The fast acting work of local lifeguards saved a life this week — rescuing a boy who had a dangerous incident at the Cut Off Youth Center Pool during recreation. Last Wednesday, The Gazette was alerted by multiple parents of a possible incident at recreation. The Cut Off Youth...
Navy's newest towing and rescue ship named in honor of Cherokee Nation citizens
“Our Cherokee people throughout time have stood as protectors of this country, contributing in every major battle and war ever fought and they continue to serve the Armed Forces in disproportionately higher rates, showing that same patriotism and bravery,” said Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. in a press release.
#GoodNews: Good Samaritan Rescues 80-Year-Old Veteran From House Fire
A local man in Houma, Louisiana, heroically rescued an 80-year-old Vietnam veteran from a house fire. Last week, an electrical fire began in Kenneth Cobb’s kitchen and soon spread through his home. Fortunately, Jeremy Trahan happened to be driving by the home, saw the fire, and rushed to make sure everyone had made it out safely.
Lafourche Parish home listings asked for more money in May – see the current median price here
The median home in Lafourche Parish listed for $239,900 in May, up 1% from the previous month's $237,525, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to May 2023, the median home list price increased 3.5% from $231,888. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
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