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The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux is excited to present the talented winners of the 2025 Bishop's Appeal Art Contest.

Eligible alligator hunters are chosen through a bid system on these selected areas, including Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes.

May the 4th Be With You is Louisiana’s largest Star Wars festival, which blends Star Wars fandom with Cajun flair to raise funds for local high school bands.

It's time to find your new best friend, just in time for summer!

The Houma Police Department recently held their yearly awards ceremony to honor the hard work, dedication, and years of service of their incredible Officers.

Congratulations to Houma's own Jonathan Foret, who recently won the award for Best Children's Book about a Peace Corps Country for his published work, "The Fly That Flew Off The Handle."

Keep Louisiana Beautiful has announced that 27,000 individuals volunteered during Love the Boot Week, removing a record 514 tons of litter in all 64 parishes.

During the event, prospective pet owners can adopt a spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped pet for $70 or less—making it easier than ever to welcome a new furry family member while helping shelters reduce overcrowding.

“Emily’s success reflects not only her talent and dedication but also the strength of our Cardiopulmonary program here at Fletcher,” said Alisha Aucoin, Program Director of Cardiopulmonary Care Science at Fletcher and LSRC Chapter 7 President. “We are honored to see her recognized at this level, and proud that she continues to represent our college and the profession with such excellence.”

The bill is part of the larger “Make America Healthy Again,” or MAHA, movement, a national model launched by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. McMath said Louisiana must “prioritize health” in every policy decision. 

Congratulations to Mr. Rodney Tabor, custodian at Sixth Ward Middle School, who has been selected as a state finalist in the Louisiana Department of Education's Outstanding School Support Employee of the Year program!

Happy 213th Birthday, Louisiana! What's your favorite part of calling Louisiana home? Photo below provided by Explore Houma.

This weekend, you can go to the fair, meet the fleet, sip lemonade, celebrate the Force, and more!

Effective today, recreational anglers can access their Recreational Offshore Landing Permit (ROLP) and their Bowfishing Permit on their smartphone.

In the Bayou Region, the energy sector supports 62,485 total jobs, generating $4.7 billion in earnings and contributing $9.7 billion in added local value in FY24.