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Armed passenger shot dead in Houma traffic stop gone awry identified by State Police

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An armed man shot dead by a state trooper after allegedly pulling a gun while fleeing a traffic stop in Houma on Monday was identified by Louisiana State Police as 31-year-old Darien Riffe.Houma · Houma See the Story

First African Bishop Ordained to Lead U.S. Diocese in Houma-Thibodaux, Louisiana

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Courtesy phoro Bishop Simon Peter Engurait was installed on Sept. 5, 2025, as the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux in Louisiana during a ceremony at Nicholls State University. The diocese reported that more than 2,000 laypeople, clergy, and religious from around the world attended Bishop Engurait’s episcopal ordination.Catholic Church · Houma See the Story

Hundreds of residents sue oil giants after disaster devastates major industry: 'This is a no-win situation'

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The Gulf Coast's seafood industry is still reeling after a major oil spill disrupted one of its most important seasons. Now, thousands of shrimpers and seafood businesses are fighting back in court. What's happening? More than 2,300 shrimpers, boat owners, and seafood businesses across the Gulf Coast are suing two companies after a major spill disrupted their livelihoods. NOLA News reported that the case, filed in Houston, stems from a 2022 inci…Oil Spill · Houma Read Article

How Alivia Hayes Proved Adversity Can’t Win

Inside Alivia Hayes Comeback Jayden Mount August 30, 2025 | 1:00PM ET When adversity strikes, some athletes crumble. Others rise. For 2028 first baseman Alivia Hayes of Houma, Louisiana, the moment came in June 2024 when she tore her ACL and meniscus. Just like that, her world flipped. Doctors told her the recovery would take […]Houma · Houma Read Article

Vandebilt Catholic continues surge toward the top – Crescent City Sports

The progress is clear. Vandebilt Catholic is surging in football. Vandebilt Catholic continues surge toward the topHouma · Houma Read Article

Seeking tales and sipping whiskey in a shack floating down the bayou - West Hawaii Today

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HOUMA, La. — The voyage in the little wooden houseboat started in June on the Red River, shifting over to the Atchafalaya and then down into the bayous that cut through southern Louisiana. A few weeks in, the days melted into a blur of sweat, bug bites and chance encounters with strangers.Houma · Houma Read Article

Rep. Higgins, Rep. Fields introduce bipartisan bill supporting wild-caught crawfishermen

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) and Congressman Cleo Fields (D-LA) recently introduced H.R. 4800, the Fisheries Modernization Act, which would expand fishery disaster relief programs to include wild-caught crawfish. As a commercial fishery, the wild-caught crawfish industry does not qualify for disaster relief programs through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Wild-caught crawfishermen are also not currently eligible for fishery disaster ass…Houma · Houma Read Article

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Armed passenger shot dead in Houma traffic stop gone awry identified by State Police

First African Bishop Ordained to Lead U.S. Diocese in Houma-Thibodaux, Louisiana

Hundreds of residents sue oil giants after disaster devastates major industry: 'This is a no-win situation'

How Alivia Hayes Proved Adversity Can’t Win

Vandebilt Catholic continues surge toward the top – Crescent City Sports

Seeking tales and sipping whiskey in a shack floating down the bayou - West Hawaii Today

Terrebonne General urology clinic gets new name

Keel Laid for NOAA Charting and Mapping Vessel

NOAA holds keel-laying ceremony for new charting and mapping vessel

Rep. Higgins, Rep. Fields introduce bipartisan bill supporting wild-caught crawfishermen

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Armed passenger shot dead in Houma traffic stop gone awry identified by State Police

First African Bishop Ordained to Lead U.S. Diocese in Houma-Thibodaux, Louisiana

Hundreds of residents sue oil giants after disaster devastates major industry: 'This is a no-win situation'

How Alivia Hayes Proved Adversity Can’t Win

Vandebilt Catholic continues surge toward the top – Crescent City Sports

Seeking tales and sipping whiskey in a shack floating down the bayou - West Hawaii Today

Terrebonne General urology clinic gets new name

Keel Laid for NOAA Charting and Mapping Vessel

NOAA holds keel-laying ceremony for new charting and mapping vessel

Rep. Higgins, Rep. Fields introduce bipartisan bill supporting wild-caught crawfishermen