The Friends of the Terrebonne Public Library will be hosting an Audio Sale on Friday and Saturday, May 10 and 11, from 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 12, from 2:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. in the Main Library’s large conference room located at 151 Library Drive in Houma.   The sale will feature a vast selection of audiobooks, books on CD, DVDs, vinyl records and a selection of large coffee table books. This event is free to the public and all proceeds from the sale will benefit the library. For more information visit the Terrebonne Parish Library Facebook page or mytpl.org/a ..read more

By Kathryn Fontenot What Are Herbs? An herb is any plant with leaves, seeds or flowers used for flavoring, food, medicine or perfume. Typically, herbs are plants with leafy parts that are used to flavor food and drinks. Basil, parsley, thyme and oregano are common examples of herbs. The flavor and aroma of herbs varies greatly. Herbs also are used for many other purposes such as medicines, aromatics and aesthetics. Herbs are a wonderful addition to the garden because they fill multiple roles. What Is the Difference Between Herbs and Spices? Herbs are the green fleshy parts of plants. Spices ..read more

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced deputies charged two individuals with illegal dumping in Raceland. Glen Daigle, 63 of Lockport and Donald McWhorter, 57, of Lockport were charged after an investigation. Deputies had received complaints of illegal dumping of trash along North Service Road in Raceland. Through investigation, deputies identified Daigle and McWhorter as having recently dumped items along the road. On May 3, 2024, deputies located Daigle and McWhorter and charged them with illegal dumping of trash/garbage along public roads. Sheriff Craig Webre encourages the public ..read more

Written by Tara Morvant – Head down to Louisiana’s Bayou Country for a Cinco celebration that’s muy caliente – like Herradura’s Jalapeno Margarita, y’all!   When it comes to throwing a party, no one does it quite like Houma. Whether you’re looking to quench your thirst with one of our delicious top-shelf margaritas or get your fill of chips and queso, because we all know queso is life – we’ve got you covered! Any chance to celebrate our rich and diverse culture is as good as any reason for me, so I’m here to guide you to some of the best fiestas in town this Cinco De Mayo!   La Carr ..read more

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, today joined Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and colleagues in urging the Biden administration’s Commerce and Interior Departments not to move forward with proposed regulations that would destroy offshore energy production in the Gulf of Mexico. In July 2023, the Biden administration entered an agreement with environmental organizations to restrict the use of oil and gas carrier vessels in certain parts of the Gulf due to unfounded claims that the ships interfere with the Rice ..read more

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries invites you to embrace the Louisiana outdoors during squirrel season! The spring squirrel hunting season begins on May 4 and runs through May 26, offering an ideal chance to introduce youth to the excitement of hunting. With its affordability and minimal requirements, squirrel hunting is accessible to all. A basic hunting license is all that is needed to hunt squirrels and those 17 and under are not required to have a youth license to hunt squirrels. Squirrel hunting is relatively inexpensive and there are many LDWF public lands on which hunting ..read more

Excitement fills the air as the Bayou Country Children’s Museum (BCCM) announces the grand opening of its latest addition: the Toddler Area Exhibit. Designed specifically for little adventurers, this new exhibit promises a blend of fun and learning in a safe and engaging environment. Sponsored generously by the Danos Family, this exhibit is set to spark curiosity and wonder in the hearts of toddlers and their families alike. “We are so thrilled to offer a space for the little crawlers and climbers in your life! This is a toddler space designated for children 3 and under with soft foam padding ..read more

Following a three-day trial, Judge Jason Dagate of the 32nd Judicial District Court for the Parish of Terrebonne, State of Louisiana, ruled against Thibodaux Regional Health System (TRHS) and Lafourche Hospital Service District 3, finding they were in violation of Louisiana’s Hospital Service District Law.  “Terrebonne General believes justice has overwhelmingly prevailed and the laws that were put in place to protect access to healthcare and the positive impact of hospitals in local communities has been upheld,” said Phyllis Peoples, Terrebonne General President and CEO. “Thibodaux Reg ..read more

Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and surgery centers. This national distinction recognizes St. Mary’s achievements in prioritizing patient safety by protecting patients from preventable harm and errors. “The safety of our patients is our highest priority,” says Fernis LeBlanc, CEO of the Ochsner Bayou region. “Maintaining the highest grade from Leapfrog is testament to our team and its commitment to patient safety and quality of care,” she said. Leapfrog assi ..read more

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) joined Sens. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) and Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and colleagues in introducing two joint resolutions of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act. The resolutions would block the Biden administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from enforcing its rules for light and medium and heavy-duty vehicles. “Most Louisianians and Americans can’t afford Pres. Biden’s scheme to eliminate gas-powered cars. His administration’s unfair EV mandates benefit Chinese manufacturing by butchering America’s auto industry. Congress must move fast to stop thes ..read more