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Assumption Parish expected to make more budget cuts after 2 tax propositions failed among voters

NAPOLEONVILLE — Assumption Parish Police Jury President Jeff Naquin says that the governing body will have to make more budget cuts after two propositions renewing and re-dedicating specific taxes failed among voters. Voters rejected both a rededication of a 1% sales tax that would have allowed one-eighth of it...

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Terrebonne Parish deputy shoots, kills man after pursuit in Houma, state police say

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - According to Louisiana State Police, a man was killed after a shooting involving a deputy in Houma on Nov. 5 around 11 a.m. According to state police, the shooting followed a pursuit and occurred on Louisiana Highway 24 near Henderson Street. A man was shot and...

Houma, LA · 1d
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Lafourche Parish election results: A breakdown of Tuesday’s local races

Lafourche Parish voters decided several contested local races in Tuesday’s Nov. 3 election, including Thibodaux mayor, City Council, city marshal, district judge, School Board and justice of the peace. Voters also approved a hospital district tax renewal. Thibodaux mayor and City Council. Incumbent Kevin Clement was re-elected mayor of...

Lafourche Parish, LA · 2d
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Kim Landry unseats longtime Judge Jason Verdigets after 12 years on the bench

ASCENSION PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Longtime 23rd Judicial District Court Judge Jason Verdigets has lost his bid for reelection, ending a 12-year tenure on the bench after challenger Kim Landry defeated him in Tuesday’s election. Landry received 22,867 votes, or 51.6%, compared to Verdigets’ 21,470 votes, or 48.4%, according...

Ascension Parish, LA · 2d
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TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: White Castle Police working five-vehicle crash on La. 1

WHITE CASTLE — Police in White Castle are responding to a crash along La. 1 near the Iberville and Ascension parish line. The police department asked drivers to avoid the area, which extends to the intersection with Laurel Ridge Road. White Castle Police Chief Harold Brooks told WBRZ that...

White Castle, LA · 1d

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Suspicious activity leads to burglary arrest in Terrebonne Parish

Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet announced the arrest of a Gray man, following an investigation into a reported attempted burglary of a local business during the early morning hours of Monday, November 2, 2026. Mario Valentine Decassio, 27, was arrested in connection with the incident. Early Monday morning, Deputies with...

Terrebonne Parish, LA · 2d

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Losing Louisiana Mayor Claims Winning Opponent Didn't Have Required High School Diploma or GED

After losing his re-election bid, a Louisiana mayor is questioning his opponent's qualifications, and a recorded phone call is adding fuel.

Patterson, LA · 1d

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State Fire Marshal Investigating Two Deadly Fires In Jeff Davis And St. Mary Parishes

Two fires in South Louisiana last week turned deadly.

Morgan City, LA · 2d

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Vacherie Couple Turns Laundry-Room Hat Hustle Into Swamp Authority Storefront

22140 LA 20, Suite D — Reported Storefront Where Peltiers Opened Business. A custom-hat business that started on a laundry-room table in Vacherie now has its own storefront on LA 20, stocked with apparel, outdoor gear and the kind of personalized headwear that put it on the map. Swamp Authority, owned by Ryan and Montana Peltier, recently celebrated its grand opening at 22140 LA 20, Suite D, marking the next chapter for a brand that began as Da Swamp Hat Co.

Vacherie, LA · 1d

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Man sentenced to 35 years in prison in connection with crash that killed 2 Brusly teens

Tyquel Zanders, 28, was sentenced to 35 years in prison on November 5 for leading a high-speed police chase in December 2022 that resulted in the deaths of two teenagers.

Brusly, LA · 1d

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Saronic launches second Marauder at Louisiana shipyard

Saronic Technologies, Austin, Texas, has launched its second Marauder medium unmanned surface vessel at its Franklin, La., shipyard, with the vessel operating under its own power, according to co-founder and CEO Dino Mavrookas. In a LinkedIn post, Mavrookas said the second hull required 8% fewer labor hours than the first,...

Franklin, LA · 1d

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The latest from DOTD on Hwy 30 roundabout project

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is providing an update on H.010960 which is comprised of constructing three new roundabouts along LA 30 in Ascension Parish. The project involves the construction of three roundabouts strategically located along LA 30 at the intersections of I-10 westbound, I-10 eastbound, and St. Landry Avenue.

Ascension Parish, LA · 19h

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Bourgeois reelected alongside two new School Board members (two runoffs)

Five seats on the Ascension Parish School Board were up for grabs yesterday, four contests for open seats. The District 1 incumbent was ineligible due to having served three consecutive terms. Member of School Board — District 3. Torey Bennett (DEM)-34% Rochelle Darville (DEM)-66% The District 3 incumbent was...

Ascension Parish, LA · 2d

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Merry Market returns to Gonzales with more than 400 booths for holiday shopping

The Merry Market holiday shopping event is scheduled to take place from Nov. 13-15 at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, featuring over 400 vendors and benefiting The Sparrow Foundation.

Gonzales, LA · 11h

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Applications for affordable disability housing in Houma to open for one day only

The Start Corporation is opening a waitlist for affordable local housing for one day only. The local nonprofit will officially open their Section 811 waitlist for Taddy Village and Larke Village in Houma on one day only, Tuesday, December 1, 2026. These are one-bedroom apartments for adults with disabilities. As...

Houma, LA · 1d

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Two advance in Iberville Parish to replace retired Judge Alvin Batiste Jr.

PLAQUEMINE — Voters in Iberville Parish have advanced two candidates to a runoff to replace retired Judge Alvin Batiste Jr. Complete but unofficial returns showed Victor Woods Jr. with 36 percent of the vote and Lori White with 33 percent. They'll meet in a runoff Dec. 12. Alycia Grace-O'Bear...

Iberville Parish, LA · 3d

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Nicholls department of music to host Sound Unbound, fundraising showcase

Nicholls State University’s Department of Music is preparing for a landmark night of music, community and support with its upcoming fundraising event, “Sound Unbound.”. Scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17 in the Mary and Al Danos Theater in Talbot Hall, the event will feature performances that highlight the full range of musical talent across the university.

Thibodaux, LA · 1d

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Swagat Indian Cuisine set to open new restaurant in Thibodaux on Nov. 11

Thibodaux residents looking to try something new will soon have another dining option as Swagat Indian Cuisine prepares to open its doors on Wednesday, Nov. 11, bringing a variety of traditional Indian dishes to the community. The restaurant, located at 1050 South Acadian Road Suite C in Thibodaux, announced its...

Thibodaux, LA · 1d

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More Than 100 Bonfires Line the Mississippi Levee on Christmas Eve in Louisiana. Here’s How to See Them Lit

Every Christmas Eve, families in St. James Parish, Louisiana, light more than 100 bonfires along...

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Landry bests incumbent for District Judgeship, other judicial election results

The votes have been counted, and the 23rd Judicial District will swear in a new judge in January. Kim Landry won the District A seat on the local bench over two-term incumbent, Jason Verdigets in a closely contested race. Contested in three parishes, Landry totaled 52% (22,867) votes against Verdigets (21,470 votes).

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