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Assumption deputies say they arrest Arkansas man on domestic violence accusation
PIERRE PART — Assumption Parish law officers say they arrested an Arkansas man on a domestic violence complaint. A woman called sheriff's deputies to say that she had gotten into an argument with a man and that the encounter became physical. Deputies responded and said that Jayson Michael Whitfield, 37, of Garland, Arkansas, had grabbed the woman's face forcefully and that he was arrested later in Amelia, La., on a felony charge.
Hahnville, Thibodaux score wins in 5A District Track Meet
It was a day for the Tigers on Wednesday at our area’s Class 5A District Track Meet. Host Thibodaux took home the District Championship in the boys’ meet, using balanced scoring to roll to 118 points and a tournament title, just outlasting Central Lafourche, which scored 115.5 points and placed second.
Vote here for this week's Barker Honda Athlete of the Week in Houma- and Thibodaux-area
It's time for fans to vote for this week's Barker Honda Athlete of the Week in the Houma- and Thibodaux-area. Each week, six boys and six girls are nominated, but it's up to fans like you to cast your votes for the winner. Voting is open now and runs until the end of the day on Thursday. The winners will be announced online on Friday. You can check this week's nominees and cast your vote by clicking here.
Tarpons, Lady Terriers take top billing at District Meet
South Lafourche and Vandebilt Catholic flexed their muscles on the track this past week – each team taking home top prize at the District 7-4A Track Meet. The meet was held on Wednesday at South Lafourche High School and the teams both took home a tournament title and also a runner-up finish in the respective meets.
Colonels roll to series clinching win over Southeastern
The Nicholls softball team showed their ability to compete with the powers of the Southland Conference this weekend, taking a 3-game series with Southeastern. The Colonels took 2 out of 3 games against the Lions, splitting a Friday doubleheader before rolling to a series-clinching 7-5 win. The Colonels fell behind...
NSU Celebrates Student Excellence with Hall of Fame Inductees and Outstanding Graduate Students
On April 16, Nicholls State University honored the achievements of its students and alumni at the Student Awards for Excellence program, sponsored by the Nicholls Alumni Federation. Twelve outstanding individuals were inducted into the university's Hall of Fame, while seven graduate students were recognized as Outstanding Graduate Students for the...
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