LPSO - Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is asking for the public’s assistance in helping to locate the person or persons responsible for the severe beating of a Lockport man last month. Detectives believe the incident occurred at or near James Lounge in Raceland. 

SMPSO - According to Sheriff Mark A. Hebert during the last 120 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 199 complaints and reports the following arrests: 

LPSO - Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of two men wanted in connection with a shooting incident which occurred in Raceland shortly after midnight Thursday night. 

BCCM - Tickets are now on sale for the casino night fundraiser, “Play it Forward,” to help raise money to build the Bayou Country Children’s Museum. 

Houma's Krewe of Mardi Gras parade has been postponed due to weather conditions. The parade is re-scheduled for Sunday, February 19th following the Krewe of Terreanians on the west side.

Baton Rouge - Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced reappointments to the Louisiana Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission. 

The Lockport Mardi Gras Parade scheduled for Saturday, February 18, 2012, @ 12:00 p.m. has officially been rescheduled to Sunday, February 19, 2012 @ 1:00 p.m.  due to weather conditions. 

SMPSO - According to Sheriff Mark A. Hebert during the last 24 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 41 complaints and reports the following arrests: 

Baton Rouge - Governor Bobby Jindal released the following statement today after U.S. District Judge Brian Jackson ruled that a law signed by the Governor to prohibit convicted sex offenders from using social networking websites was unconstitutional: 

LSP - Shortly before 4 AM, Louisiana State Police Troop C investigated a one vehicle fatality crash on LA 182 near LA 660. The investigation revealed that a 2000 Ford Mustang was traveling east on LA 182 when it traveled off the road. 

LSP - Yesterday afternoon around 4 PM, Louisiana State Police Troop C investigated a fatality crash on Jolimar Street by LA 1 in Assumption Parish.  The investigation revealed that a 2011 Honda All Terrain Vehicle (4-wheeler) was traveling north on the southbound shoulder of LA 1 approaching Jolimar Street.  

SMPSO - According to Sheriff Mark A. Hebert during the last 24 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 28 complaints and reports the following arrests: 

LPSO - Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre, on behalf of Bayou Region Crime Stoppers, is announcing the launch of a free mobile phone application designed to allow users to report crimes anonymously to Crime Stoppers. The TipSubmit Mobile app is now available for Android and Apple iPhone users.  

TPSO - On February 15, 2012, Wednesday afternoon at approximately 2:18 p.m. Terrebonne deputies responded to a medical emergency at a work dock located at the end of a private gravel road directly across from the intersection of Savanne Rd. and La. highway 182 west of Houma. 

NSU - Nicholls State University’s Department of Art hosted its annual “High School Day,” attracting more than 270 students from 14 area high schools. The department’s major annual recruiting initiative, this free event provides area high school students an opportunity to participate in hands-on art projects while learning about the art degree program at Nicholls. 

LPSO - Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a suspect wanted for an armed robbery that occurred Wednesday morning on Ayo Street in Raceland. 

Washington, D.C.- U.S. Sen. David Vitter introduced a bill earlier this week, S.2100, along with U.S. Sens. Richard Lugar (R-Ind.) and John Hoeven (R-N.D.), to prohibit opening the Strategic Petroleum Reserve unless the Keystone XL Pipeline permit is issued. This week the White House signaled that it may open the SPR if oil prices continue to rise. 

SMPSO - According to Sheriff Mark A. Hebert during the last 24 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 32 complaints and reports the following arrests:  

TGMC - The 6th Annual Super Cooper 5K and 1-Mile fun run is scheduled for March 24^th, 2012 at the Workout Company in Houma. This event is hosted by John and Ashley Fontenot of the Copper Life Fund and raises money for families whose newborn infants are born with medical conditions and are admitted into Terrebonne General Medical Center's (TGMC) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).  

LPSO - Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office Arrest of Note: February 10-12 

LSP - Around 1:30 PM today, Louisiana State Police Troop C was notified of a possible vehicle crash on LA 309 in Lafourche Parish. A passing motorist, who called Troop C, noticed tire marks leaving the roadway towards a canal along LA 309.  

NSU - Higher-caliber students are earning their degrees at a faster rate than in years past, according to official enrollment statistics for the spring 2012 semester at Nicholls State University.  

SMPSO - According to Sheriff Mark A. Hebert during the last 72 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 108 complaints and reports the following arrests: 

NSU - Celebrate Louisiana cuisine Monday, March 5, at the 15th annual Lafcadio Hearn Award and Distinguished Visiting Chef Series, presented by the John Folse Culinary Institute at Nicholls State University. 

NSU - Area French-speakers interested in preserving and developing French language and culture in the southeast Louisiana region are invited to participate in the Cercle Francophone, a group spearheaded by a Nicholls State University faculty member. 

Baton Rouge- Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced reappointments to the Commission on Perinatal Care and Prevention of Infant Mortality.  

Baton Rouge- Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced appointments to the State Board of Certified Public Accountants of Louisiana. 

NSU - The 14th annual Jubilee: A Festival of the Arts and Humanities at Nicholls State University, is scheduled for Monday, March 12, through Friday, April 27. 

TPSO - On February 7, 2012, Tuesday evening at approximately 5:15 p.m. a Terrebonne Parish deputy responded to the 200 block of Santa Monica Dr. Houma in reference to a pit bull attacking and killing the neighbors' dog. 

LPSO - Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is warning residents of an old long distance phone scam which leads to high charges on phone bills that has resurfaced and is affecting wireless phone customers.  

LPSO - Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre reported three individuals were arrested on drug charges after separate traffic stops on Tuesday, February 7. Ivy Frank (B/M, D.O.B. 05/28/87) of 332 Monarch Drive, Apt. 2 in Houma, and Vanessa Perez (W/F, D.O.B. 07/12/63) and Mark Bouffanie (W/M, D.O.B. 11/02/67), both of 113 E. 125^th Street in Galliano, all face various drug-related charges.  

SMPSO - According to Sheriff Mark A. Hebert during the last 24 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 30 complaints and reports the following arrests: 

LSP - Louisiana State Police Troop C will conduct a DWI Checkpoint, Thursday, February 9, in Terrebonne Parish. The sobriety checkpoint will begin at approximately 9:00 pm and end at 4:00 am. The checkpoint will be manned by Louisiana State Police Troop C, the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office, and the Houma Police Department. 

LPSO - Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced deputies arrested a Bayou Blue man on an outstanding warrant while responding to a complaint that he was trying to claim ownership of a neighbor’s dog. 

SMPSO - According to Sheriff Mark A. Hebert during the last 24 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 33 complaints and reports the following arrests: 

NSU - The Nicholls State University Camerata, a student string ensemble, will perform a concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. 

NSU - A team of undergraduate and graduate students from the Nicholls State University College of Business Administration will submit its final entry to the CFA InstituteResearch Challenge this week, pitting their business-analysis acumen against students from throughout the region. 

DEQ - The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Air Permitting Division is hosting a meeting at DEQ Headquarters, tomorrow at 10 a.m. DEQ headquarters is located at 602 N. 5^th Street in Baton Rouge. 

PJAL - Houma will become the center of governmental activity February 23-25, 2012, as statewide elected officials, the heads of state agencies and elected officials from every parish gather in Houma, LA. 

LADOTD - The Houma Tunnel crossing the Intracoastal Canal Waterway (ICWW) on LA 3040 in Houma, LA will be closed to vehicular traffic, nightly, from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. beginning on Monday February 13, 2012 until Friday August 31, 2012. 

LSP - Just before noon on Saturday, February 4th, Louisiana State Police Troop C investigated a one vehicle fatality crash on LA 20 near St. Patrick Street in St. James Parish.  

SMPSO - According to Sheriff Mark A. Hebert during the last 72 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 95 complaints and reports the following arrests: 

SMPSO - According to Sheriff Mark A. Hebert during the last 24 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 47 complaints and reports the following arrests: 

TPSO - On February 1, 2012, Wednesday afternoon Terrebonne Parish detectives arrested a suspect for offenses against intellectual properties.  The suspect in this investigation had worked for different offshore companies. 

TGMC - The 2^nd Annual Mary Bird Perkins at TGMC Open will take place at Ellendale Country Club April 2 – 7 and will once again feature the Adams Golf Pro Tour Series.   

Thibodaux - Three area Lafourche Parish Football Recruits sign to area Colleges. Here is a look at who signed where: Thibodaux's Trey Granier Signs to LSU   Central Lafourche's Jared Breaux Signs to Nicholls South Lafourche's Gary Bruce Signs to Nicholls ...

TPSO - On January 29, 2012, Sunday morning at approximately 11:00 a.m. Terrebonne Parish deputies responded to the 200 block of Capri Court in reference to a disturbance.  

TPSO - On January 31, 2012, Tuesday Terrebonne Parish detectives continued the investigation regarding the burglaries that were reported to the Sheriff's Office on Saturday morning, January 28, 2012. 

DEQ - The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality will conduct a watershed-based survey of the Upper Bayou Terrebonne in an effort to collect water discharge data. Starting in February, DEQ environmental scientists will visit facilities along Bayou Terrebonne from Thibodaux to the Inter Coastal Water Way in order to ensure that all facilities have current and appropriate water discharge permits. 

SMPSO - According to Sheriff Mark A. Hebert during the last 24 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 42 complaints and reports the following arrests: