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Geismar Fire Department hosting fundraiser for firefighter battling Leukemia
GEISMAR - The Geismar Volunteer Fire Department is set to host a fundraiser in June for a firefighter battling cancer. According to the department, Captain Arrington Beasley was recently diagnosed with Leukemia and was hospitalized suddenly. Beasley's family members and fellow firefighters are asking others to pray for his recovery.
After mistaken release, new trial bid, man gets mandatory life over 6 years after verdict
A Donaldsonville man convicted more than six years ago in a slaying authorities claimed was a drug-related hit was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison after an appellate court threw out a post-conviction ruling that had granted him a new trial. Michael "Ma-man" LeBlanc, 42, received the mandatory prison term...
DOTD looking into additional signage after two 18-wheelers flip at same roundabout in Sorrento
SORRENTO - It took several hours to clear an overturned tanker truck filled with hazardous chemicals from the roadway on Monday after it flipped onto its side. Multiple agencies were called to the roundabout on La. 22 at La. 70 near I-10 on Monday afternoon. The State Department of Transportation and Development says there is strong evidence that the driver of the truck was speeding.
Virtual Academy of Lafourche announces their 2024 graduates
Virtual Academy of Lafourche Class of 2024 will be having their commencement ceremony on Friday, May 24 at Thibodaux High School Auditorium in Thibodaux. The 2024 Class colors are orange and blue. The students graduating are listed below:. Gage Michael Breaux, Valedictorian; Dylan James Adams-Jeanise, Mikaela Mischel Benoit, Miken Jon...
Gonzales fire chief named president of Louisiana Fire Chief’s Association
GONZALES, La. (BRPROUD) — Gonzales Fire Chief Tracey Normand was sworn in on Saturday, May 4, as president of the Louisiana Fire Chief’s Association. According to a news release, Normand becomes the seventh fire chief from Ascension Parish to hold this office. “Serving the citizens of Gonzales and...
Dog show in Gonzales: When, where, what to know
GONZALES, La. (BRPROUD) — The Baton Rouge Kennel Club is hosting its annual Jambalaya Cluster Dog Show from Thursday, May 30 through Sunday, June 2 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales. Show hours will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with judging starting at 8:30 a.m. each day.
How the Ascension cyberattack is disrupting care at hospitals
Hospital staff are forced to write notes by hand and deliver orders for tests and prescriptions in person in the ongoing fallout from a recent ransomware attack at the national health system Ascension. Ascension is one of the largest health systems in the United States, with some 140 hospitals located...
State Police arrest EBR, St. James residents for theft, connection to disruptive 'bike culture' in NOLA
BATON ROUGE — Three people are in custody in St. James Parish for the reckless operation of stolen ATVs and dirt bikes on New Orleans-area highways and local roads, State Police said at a press conference Tuesday morning. The investigation, which began following incidents that took place in May...
Gonzales City Council to consider rolling millage forward (Tuesday)
The City of Gonzales Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall to consider levying additional or increase millage rates without further voter approval or adopting the adjusted millage rates after the reassessment and rolling forward to rates not to exceed the prior year’s maximum.
Thibodaux couple charged with attempted murder in ‘gruesome’ crime involving a teen
A Thibodaux couple has been charged with attempted murder and other charges in connection with an investigation into crimes committed against a teen. Terrebonne Parish Tim Soignet held a press conference this week, announcing that Latonya Anna Harris, 40, and Terrence Washington, 41, both of Thibodaux, were arrested and charged in a series of violent offenses in connection with the investigation.
Nicholls wins second consecutive Southland Tournament Championship
HAMMOND, La. (WVUE) - In the championship game of the Southland Tournament, Nicholls faced McNeese and aimed to win the title for a second straight year. McNeese scored first when Cooper Hext hit a solo home run to left field, taking an early lead. Nicholls responded in the second inning. With two runners on base, Parker Coddou hit a three-run homer to left field, giving Nicholls the lead.
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