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Community members can now donate to the Second Harvest Food Bank Bayou Fund, with 100% of their proceeds remaining in Terrebonne, Lafourche, and St. Mary Parishes.

"It's not asking the community to come to us-- with this initiative, we are going to them," said Sherry WIlmore. "Every year we grow and include more people, and it's beautiful to see friends, family, and community members come together to help our neighbors." 

LPSO will join other local law enforcement organizations to encourage seat belt usage as summer begins.

“In my 30 years at the National Weather Service, we’ve never had more advanced models and warning systems in place to monitor the weather,” said NOAA’s National Weather Service Director Ken Graham. “This outlook is a call to action: be prepared. Take proactive steps now to make a plan and gather supplies to ensure you're ready before a storm threatens."

Mobile sports betting, which has grown rapidly since launching in Louisiana in 2022, is one of the limited ways lawmakers are looking to raise revenue without touching other taxes. 

The crash claimed the life of 19-year-old Houma resident.

From a powerful tribute at the Regional Military Museum to a flavorful community crawfish boil, enjoy Memorial Day weekend with good company, great food, and a grateful heart for those who served.

22 Louisiana communities were designated as prestigious 2025 Accredited Main Street America Programs, including Lafourche Parish's own Thibodaux Main Street.

This site is a collaborative effort from all Southeastern states with alligator populations to educate the general public on the basics of coexisting safely with alligators.

The newly completed 36,000 square foot, 1,400-seat new open-air rodeo arena offers ample space for all rodeo needs.

“Louisiana is the most rapidly improving state in the country when it comes to education,” said Louisiana State Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley. “These consistent national gains are the result of intentional strategy, focused instruction, and the hard work of educators, students, and parents across our state.”

These new clergy appointments will having wide-reaching effects within the community, including local schools, churches, and more across Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes.

Following a prison break from the Orleans Parish Jail on May 16, 2025, the Louisiana State Police Troopers have now apprehended four out of the ten escaped inmates-- and encourage information from anyone across the state.

Started just one year after the devastation of Hurricane Ida, the Island Strong Music Festival was created to raise funds to rebuild the Island and celebrate the resilience of the community. See the live music lineup for 2025 here.