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Gray gymnast, 12, rebounds from back injury to represent Louisiana in regional championships
A 12-year-old from Gray is among eight representing Louisiana in a regional gymnastics championship against seven other states. Brianna Pittman will represent Louisiana in the 2024 USA Gymnastics Region 8 Xcel Regional Championships today through Sunday at the Greenville Convention Center 1 in South Carolina. Twenty-six athletes advanced from the...
A 'shell game?' Jefferson Parish Council at odds over how to pay for crime task force
Despite warnings from Jefferson Parish’s Inspector General that such a move could erode taxpayer’s trust, a divided Parish Council on Wednesday voted to redirect $860,000 in dedicated property taxes to the general fund to offset the cost of funding a crime task force. The hour-long debate that led...
Down the bayou, multi-school reunion helps a community reconnect amid decline, changing coast
Sitting at long, cafeteria-style tables, nearly a hundred people gathered in the rural bayou community of Chauvin, Louisiana. Everyone had at least one thing in common: they all went to school here. “Today, we are here to reconnect. One definition of reconnect is to join or to be joined with...
Houma podcast discusses drug culture in Black community with narcotics agent, pharmacist
A Houma-based podcast discussed drug culture with a narcotics agent and a dispensary pharmacist. The Conveaux Club, a Houma-based podcast that records twice a month at the Balcony in downtown Houma, discussed alcohol, vapes, marijuana and regulation during a recording April 25. It had a pharmacist and a narcotics officer as guests. They talked about why people get into the substances and the differences between helping and enabling.
Man pleads guilty to selling cocaine in Metairie, Harvey
A Jefferson Parish man accused of selling cocaine with a local drug dealing operation pleaded guilty to the crimes Tuesday. Charles White, 32, entered a deal with prosecutors and pleaded guilty to a count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with an intent to distribute cocaine. He was initially charged on two such counts and four additional counts, including possession and distribution of cocaine. White now faces up to 20 years in federal prison.
Three Houma Christian School athletes sign letters of intent to play college sports
Three Houma Christian School athletes officially took the next step in their careers Thursday morning when they signed to play college sports in a ceremony at the school. Jozie Lovell got the ceremony started when she signed to play college soccer at John Melvin University. "I just want to thank God," Lovell said. "I...
Lafourche Parish Public Library announces May 2024 events
Chemistry roadshow to visit Thibodaux library: Be amazed when Dr. Chadwick Young, professor of physics at Nicholls State University, brings his Chemistry Roadshow to the Thibodaux Branch Library, 705 W. Fifth Street. The roadshow is a fun, interactive, and engaging science demo for people of all ages. Learn new ideas in science through awesome demonstrations and explore STEM opportunities at 10 a.m. on May 24.
Metairie woman arrested after cocaine found in son's cubby at school pleads not guilty
The mother of a 7-year-old kindergarten student who was arrested last month after the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Department said they found the child with 4 ounces of cocaine while at school in Metairie has pled not guilty. Mari Mejia-Zeleya pled not guilty Tuesday and is facing several charges including possession...
Here's where Terrebonne and Lafourche school districts are in the rebuilding process
Ellender Memorial High School is slated for demolition this summer. A few schools in Terrebonne and Lafourche remain untouched, awaiting decisions from FEMA. The two school districts collectively took out more than $350 million in loans to cover the initial costs. This money is frontloaded for repairs and later reimbursed at 90% by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Lafourche is nearly finished with its repairs, with two holdouts awaiting approval from FEMA. Meanwhile, Terrebonne Parish has had many of its schools approved and is now in the design phase to begin work, with one exception.
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