November 2, 2024

Fletcher Technical Community College donor Hugh Caffery honored with prestigious NJ “Woody” Ogé Excellence in Advocacy Award

Hugh Caffery, President and CEO of Valentine Chemicals, has been an unwavering advocate for Fletcher Technical Community College, dedicating his time, resources, and leadership to enhance the institution’s ability to serve its students and community. 
October 31, 2024

SCIA and Fletcher Technical Community College Present “Females Fueling Our Workforce”

Over 500 female sophomore students from 10 area public and private high schools in Terrebonne and Lafourche paraded through the two-day event, engaging with industry leaders and exploring future career opportunities.
October 29, 2024

Phoenix Waste Solutions unveils revolutionary waste disposal technology with the Rougarou Fest for a zero waste future

This innovative technology is capable of thermally degrading 500 pounds per hour of unsorted solid waste—including plastics and food waste—transforming it into just 1 percent ash while producing less than 15 percent of the carbon emissions associated with landfilling.
October 27, 2024

Nicholls to host Bollinger-Tauzin Business & Political Leadership Institute

Nicholls State University will partner with former U.S. Rep. Billy Tauzin and business leader Donald “Boysie” Bollinger to host the Bollinger-Tauzin Business & Political Leadership Institute. This is a free leadership session open to business, community and student leaders throughout the Nicholls community. 
October 26, 2024

SCIA and Fletcher celebrate manufacturing careers during National Manufacturing Week

During National Manufacturing Week, 166 junior and senior students from Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes were invited to tour five prominent manufacturing facilities in the region: John Deere Thibodaux, K&B Industries, Hunting Energy Services, Sealevel Construction, and Bollinger Shipyards.
October 25, 2024

Terrebonne General Health System honored Dr. Bedford Nieves-Cruz as a recipient of the Golden Stethoscope Award

Terrebonne General Health System honored Dr. Bedford Nieves-Cruz, Neonatologist, as the recipient of the Golden Stethoscope Award. Dr. Nieves-Cruz has been a Neonatologist at Terrebonne General for 26 […]
October 23, 2024

Christy Zeringue begins tenure as President and CEO of the South Louisiana Economic Council

SLEC announced that Christy Zeringue, PCED, has officially taken over as President and CEO. Zeringue, previously SLEC’s Chief Operating Officer, brings over 30 years of experience in the Bayou Region and a clear plan for the council’s future direction.