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Two 75-Year-Old Women Killed in Head-On Crash on LA Highway 44

LA Hwy 3127 & LA Hwy 3213 — Approximate Site of Separate Fatal Crash. Two 75-year-old women were killed shortly before noon last Friday when their car crossed the centerline on LA Highway 44 near Marigold Street in St. John the Baptist Parish and slammed head-on into a box truck. One woman was from Vacherie and the other from Garyville. Both died at the scene, while the truck driver walked away with minor injuries.

Garyville, LA · 2d
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La. 69 closed in Assumption due to broken utility pole

NAPOLEONVILLE — La. 69 is completely shut down due to a broken utility pole, the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office shared on Sunday morning. According to the department, repairs are expected to take several hours. Drivers in the area should expect delays and seek an alternate route.

Assumption Parish, LA · 2d
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$300,000 machines leading to more arrests and fewer deaths at EHCC, parish jail

ST. GABRIEL — A tighter crackdown on contraband at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center has led to more than 20 employee arrests this year. Officials say tougher screening and a zero-tolerance policy have also cut the number of suspicious and overdose-type deaths at Hunt. "Over the past weeks and months,...

Iberville Parish, LA · 16h
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Franklin man arrested on firearm charges accused of computer-aided solicitation of a minor

FRANKLIN — A Franklin man was arrested on Friday on various charges, including computer-aided solicitation of a minor, according to the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office. In October, detectives with the sheriff's office were investigating 20-year-old Hollister Hebert for a firearms theft case when they discovered digital images and communication between Hebert and a juvenile.

Franklin, LA · 23h
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Gonzales City Council takes step toward potential BJ's Wholesale Club

The Gonzales City Council introduced an ordinance to create a special economic district for a proposed BJ's Wholesale Club. This would be the first Louisiana location for the membership-only retail chain. The proposed $47 million development would be located near Interstate 10 off Highway 30. A tax incentive would allow...

Gonzales, LA · 16h

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New $7M recreation facility opens in Gonzales expanding sports, education. See inside.

Gonzales residents have a new place to play, learn and gather as the city opens a roughly $7 million recreation center designed to expand activities for children and families. The Freeland Jackson Center, an approximately 25,000-square-foot facility on South Darla Avenue, behind Gonzales Middle School, includes two full-size basketball courts, classrooms and conference spaces.

Gonzales, LA · 23h

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Morgan City police radio logs for Nov. 5-9

The following are the radio dispatch logs from the Morgan City Police Department. To report unlawful or suspicious activity, call the Police Department at 985-380-4605. 6:12 a.m. 1000 block of Everett Street; Complaint. 7:13 a.m. 700 block of Railroad Avenue; Assistance. 7:57 a.m. 900 block of Florence Street; Animal complaint.

Morgan City, LA · 1d

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An edited tape about rapes roiled a 2019 Ascension Parish election. Now a trial hinges on it.

A dispute over a secretly recorded conversation with a candidate for Ascension Parish president about covering up child rapes fueled a 6-year legal battle over allegations of deception, defamation and political damage that is finally set for trial. The case centers around prominent names in Ascension politics, including Murphy Painter...

Ascension Parish, LA · 22h

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Nicholls celebrates Homecoming with comeback victory, crowning of king and queen

Nicholls State University celebrated Homecoming on Saturday with a dramatic 32-31 football victory over East Texas A&M, overcoming a 17-point halftime deficit before a packed John L. Guidry Stadium. The university also celebrated the selection of its 2026 Homecoming King and Queen, Joseph Lirette and Ava Wilson. Nicholls (4-6, 3-4...

Thibodaux, LA · 1d

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36 inmates dead at Elayn Hunt in 2026, officials point to turnaround after new policy shift

ST. GABRIEL — Thirty-six inmates have died at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center so far this year, according to data provided to the WBRZ Investigative Unit by the Louisiana Department of Corrections. Four of those deaths involved drug overdoses, while 11 remain unexplained. However, reporting shows the string of unexpected...

Iberville Parish, LA · 2d

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2 Your Town Plaquemine: Step aboard the Plaquemine Ferry

PLAQUEMINE - As the sun rises over the Mississippi River, the Plaquemine Ferry comes to life, continuing its decades-long voyage connecting the communities of Plaquemine and Sunshine. Each weekday, dozens of cars line up waiting to drive aboard. For many, the ferry is more than just a ride across the...

Plaquemine, LA · 19h

Gonzales Weekly Citizen

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Freeland Jackson Center opens in Gonzales

The new Freeland Jackson Center opened in Gonzales at 1400 S. Darla Ave. City officials and the family of Freeland Jackson attended the center's opening. The city also recently held its 36th annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. City of Gonzales officials and the family of Freeland Jackson were among those in...

Gonzales, LA · 15h

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Big Boy’s Main Street Cook-Off bringing Cajun cuisine, live music to downtown Thibodaux on Nov. 13

Downtown Thibodaux will once again celebrate the flavors, sounds and traditions of South Louisiana as Big Boy’s Main Street Cook-Off brings together food lovers, cooking teams and music enthusiasts from 5-10 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13. The event will feature samples of bold, savory Louisiana-inspired dishes prepared by more...

Thibodaux, LA · 1d

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United Cajun Navy launches 7th search for missing Texas woman

More than a month after Christian Munn Holliday disappeared following a crash on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge, her family and volunteers returned to Whiskey Bay Saturday to continue searching for her.

Iberville Parish, LA · 2d

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Overnight outages scheduled for some Gonzales business, residents along Airline Highway

GONZALES - Some businesses and homes along Airline Highway in Gonzales will be out of power for a few hours overnight on Thursday and Friday. The city said the outage will start at 10:30 p.m. and run until 1:30 a.m. on Nov. 11 and 12. The following addresses, which include...

Gonzales, LA · 14h

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Vote now for the Thibodaux Regional Health System Athletes of the Week (Nov. 2-8)

We want to hear from you! Teams kicked off postseason play and closed out regular seasons in the Houma and Thibodaux area. That means it's time for prep fans like you to vote for the next Thibodaux Regional Health System Athletes of the Week . This past week, teams across the area have either wrapped up their regular season or are in the final home stretch. That gave prep sports fans plenty of primetime games, matches and races to entertain them. Each week four boys and four girls are nominated to represent their schools and their sports, but it's up to fans like you to decide the winners. Voting is open now and runs until 9 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 13. Here's where you can check out this week's nominees and cast your vote: VOTE HERE: (Athletes listed in alphabetical order) Kourtney Duet, girls volleyball, South Lafourche: The Tarpons have punched their ticket to the quarterfinals thanks to Duet’s performance in the second round. She finished with a team-high nine kills to lead her team to a 3-0 win over Leesville. Kylan Johnson, football, Covenant Christian: Johnson is a two-way weapon for the Lions, serving as a wide receiver and

Thibodaux, LA · 1d

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Intro of Economic Development District for BJ’s on tonight’s council agenda

On October 12 Gonzales City Council rejected an ordinance to create “Veterans Boulevard Economic Development District,” the first step toward welcoming BJ’s Wholesale Club to the Jambalaya Capital of the World. Terri Lambert, Cynthia Gray James and Tyler Turner voted “NO” with only Councliman Eddie Williams in support (Kirk Boudreaux was a no-show). This evening a new version of the ordinance is set to be introduced, this one accompanied by a draft of the agreement necessary to bring the retailer to the city.

Gonzales, LA · 1d

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Thibodaux Police Department receives award for use of crime camera technology

The Thibodaux Police Department has received a Technology Excellence Award from American Integration Contractors (AIC) in recognition of its use of surveillance camera technology in a criminal investigation. Police Chief Bryan P. Zeringue recently accepted the award on behalf of the department. According to the department, the recognition stems from...

Thibodaux, LA · 2d

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Nicholls edges out Lion Football, 32-31

THIBODAUX, La. – The Nicholls Colonels outscored the East Texas A&M University football team, 25-7, in the second half to edge out the Lions 32-31, on Saturday evening at the John L. Guidry Stadium. The Lions held a 24-7 lead at halftime, but the Colonels scored the first 17...

Thibodaux, LA · 2d

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2 Your Town Plaquemine: Historic Depot undergoing million-dollar renovations

PLAQUEMINE - Renovations are underway at the Plaquemine Depot as the historic building prepares to add space for local vendors and an information center. More than $1 million in renovations are happening, and the previous city administration began the work. Mayor John Barker says the original plan called for a...

Plaquemine, LA · 1d