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A mostly sunny and warm Friday
A cold front is moving across SELA this morning bringing lower temperatures and lower dew points so lower humidity for the weekend. Summer-like weather will continue today as afternoon temperatures in the mid to upper 80s to low 90s are expected. Heat index or "feels like" temperatures will be a...
City Council to adopt budget, fill mayoral vacancy on Monday
MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024, AT 5:30 P.M. Adoption of Ordinance No. 4231: An Ordinance Adopting the 2024-2025 Budget Address. Adoption of Ordinance No. 4232: An Ordinance Adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Sales Tax Budget. Adoption of Ordinance No. 4233: An Ordinance Adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund Budget. Adoption...
2 arrested, 2 on the run after large police presence in St. Charles Parish
ST. CHARLES PARISH, La. — The St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office made multiple arrests in Destrehan after receiving a call of suspects dressed in all black, pulling on door handles and looking in vehicles. This prompted a large police presence in the Carriage Lane, Stanton Hall and Dunleith Drive...
Memorial Day (May 27) Observance at Veterans Park in Gonzales
Ascension Veterans Park Foundation will host a Memorial Day Observance. Located at 612 S. Irma Blvd in Gonzales, the event is scheduled for Monday, May 27 at 10:00 a.m. Everything You Need to Know About Memorial Day (from Military.com):. Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, is a...
Mother's Day gifts, cocktail tours and a horse with Louisiana ties wins Kentucky Derby
This week, Mothers Day is approaching, and what better way to celebrate than dinner or the perfect gift. Keep the celebration going with Ascension Parish Tourism's Sweet Spot Cocktail Trail launch. Among some wins in Louisiana, find out which 12-year-old gymnast represented Louisiana and placed fourth in regional gymnastics championships, and celebrate with three Shreveport natives after their horse won the 150th Kentucky Derby. Brunch, gifts, and cocktail tours ...
Get up close and personal with nature: 13 authentic Louisiana swamp tours
Alligators and hogs and squirrels. Oh my! On a recent swamp tour, that's exactly what wriggled through the water and scurried on the banks in Manchac Swamp. Nestled right off the highway in LaPlace, Cajun Pride Swamp Tours is a privately owned wildlife refuge that offers narrated swamp explorations through the bayou. The grounds are spacious with an office, gift shop, picnic tables and artifacts/informational signs to peruse.
Photo Gallery: THS Talent and Art Show
Thibodaux High School hosted an exciting talent and art show on Friday afternoon, showcasing the diverse talents of its students. In the talent show, Cullen Murillo and Hailey Jackson claimed first place, followed by Ella Allemand in second and Da'Myri Stepter in third. Meanwhile, in the art contest, Nyah Blanchard secured first place, with Milee Sellers taking second and Chloe Cunningham third. The event was made possible by the diligent efforts of the Key Club and Art Club, spearheaded by Mrs. Bolton and Mrs. Lewis. Special thanks were extended to the exceptional judges, Mrs. Chatman, Mr. Collin, and The Cajun Ninja.
St. Amant High School holds graduation for class of 2024
Maggie Jayroe led the class as valedictorian and Alexis Jones as salutatorian. Jayroe is a member of the ACT 30-plus club and accumulated AP scholar awards through various AP classes. She was a member of the St. Amant theater department, in which she had supporting and leading roles in musicals,...
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