By Harley Cortez on
5/17/2012 7:27 PM
A House in the subdivision of Broadmoor caught fire on Thursday evening. The fire took place at 905 Eagle Drive and no one was reported to be home at the time of the fire. Stay tuned for Friday's Bayou Time for more information.
 
 
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By Harley Cortez on
5/17/2012 4:48 PM
Houma, LA - The Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District (TLCD) has received permit approvals from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) that will allow the district to proceed with construction of two additional levee sections in the Morganza-to-the-Gulf hurricane protection project
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By Harley Cortez on
5/17/2012 4:15 PM
Office of District Attorney Camille A. "Cam" Morvant - Lafourche Parish District Attorney Camille A. "Cam" Morvant, II announced a Raceland man has pled guilty to an assortment of charges.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/17/2012 12:02 PM
LDWF - Louisiana is once again participating in the national "Safe Boating Week" that is scheduled for May 19-25 and signifies the beginning of the spring and summer boating season.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/17/2012 9:59 AM
Baton Rouge—A New Orleans man has been arrested and charged with pornography involving juveniles, announced Attorney General Buddy Caldwell.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/17/2012 8:25 AM
Houma, LA - On Tuesday May 15, 2012 at approximately 8:33pm, the Houma Police Department received a call in reference to shots fired in the area of the Whispering Oaks Trailer Park.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/17/2012 7:08 AM
Lafourche, LA - Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced detectives located Gabrielle Ordoyne (W/F, 16 years old) on Monday, May 14 after she had reportedly ran away from her Raceland home on April 24, 2012.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/16/2012 3:37 PM
NSU - If the budget bill (HB1) currently moving through the Louisiana Legislature is not amended, Nicholls State University is slated to lose $7.7 million in state appropriations. This will bring Nicholls’ total state funding reductions since fiscal year 2008-2009, to $19.9 million. That would be a 56-percent reduction in state appropriation. As the current budget proposal stands, total reductions in state general fund support for all of higher education since FY 2008-2009 would reach $585 million.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/16/2012 2:17 PM
National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued an Urban and small stream Flood Advisory for Terrebonne Parish until 4:45PM.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/16/2012 12:06 PM
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By Harley Cortez on
5/16/2012 8:59 AM
Baton Rouge – The Louisiana State Police will honor and remember the dedicated men and women of law enforcement who have made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting and serving others in the annual LSP Memorial Ceremony. The ceremony will be held at the memorial in front of the Louisiana State Police Headquarters on Independence Boulevard on Friday morning, May 18 at 9:30 am.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/16/2012 7:44 AM
Thibodaux, LA – All police officers at Nicholls State University were issued custom-fitted body armor vests on Monday, May 14.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/16/2012 7:27 AM
Houma, LA - On Tuesday, May 16, 2012 at approximately 2033 hrs, the Houma Police Department received a call in reference to shots fired in the area of the Whispering Oaks Trailer Park.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/15/2012 12:16 PM
(Mathews, La.) -- The Lafourche Parish Department of Public Works reports today that the Valentine Pontoon Bridge over Bayou Lafourche is now open to vehicular traffic.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/15/2012 8:11 AM
Lafourche, LA - Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre reported deputies are looking for a South Lafourche man with 14 warrants for his arrest with bond amounts totaling over one million dollars. On Monday, May 14, 2012, Judge John Leblanc issued 14 warrants for the arrest of Nicholas Dalby (W/M, D.O.B. 02/07/79) after he failed to appear in court on a number of charges.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/14/2012 3:55 PM
(Mathews, La.) -- The Lafourche Parish Department of Public Works reports today that the Valentine Pontoon Bridge over Bayou Lafourche is closed to vehicular traffic because of a mechanical failure.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/14/2012 9:42 AM
Houma, LA - Sheriff Vernon Bourgeois says that on May 14, 2012, Monday morning at approximately 12:10 a.m. Terrebonne Parish deputies responded to the 200 block of Southland Circle Houma in reference a vehicle burglary in progress.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/14/2012 8:34 AM
Thibodaux, LA - Chief of Police Scott Silverii announced that following the investigation and coroners reports the two deceased found at the Economy Inn are classified as a double suicide.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/14/2012 8:06 AM
LSP - Shortly after 8 PM on May 11, 2012, Louisiana State Police Troop C investigated a crash on LA 18 in St. John Parish where a motorcyclist died during a pursuit.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/14/2012 7:58 AM
Houma, LA - In the early morning hours of 05/12/2012 Houma Police responded to Main Street near Howard Avenue re: a car crash with injuries involving a motorcycle and a truck. The motorcycle was engulfed in flames.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/14/2012 7:53 AM
St. Mary, LA - According to Sheriff Mark A. Hebert during the last 72 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 95 complaints and reports the following arrests:
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By Harley Cortez on
5/14/2012 7:50 AM
LA DOTD - LA 182 Exit from Westbound US 90 in Lafourche Parish – crews will be widening and overlaying the exit ramp from May 17, 2012 to May 31, 2012.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/11/2012 3:07 PM
Thibodaux, LA - Chief of Police Scott Silverii announced the arrest of Andrea Tillman 26, 1401 Plantation Road, Thibodaux) for the crimes of Aggravated Rape, Oral Sexual Battery, Second-Degree Kidnapping, and Illegal Use of Controlled Dangerous Substances in Presence of a Juvenile, and Contributing to Delinquency of a Juvenile.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/11/2012 2:06 PM
New Orleans, LA – Today, Governor Bobby Jindal joined the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans in dedicating major improvements at the Napoleon Avenue Container Terminal that will generate more cargo and jobs for the city and state.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/11/2012 1:16 PM
Houma, La - Sheriff Vernon Bourgeois says that on May 8, 2012, Tuesday night at 11:00 p.m. Terrebonne Parish deputies responded to 400 Westside Boulevard Houma in reference to a domestic disturbance.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/11/2012 1:13 PM
Houma, LA-- A joint investigation involving the Attorney General’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit and the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of a fugitive wanted in connection with an October 2011 shooting that left two injured, announced Attorney General Buddy Caldwell.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/11/2012 7:18 AM
St. Mary, LA - According to Sheriff Mark A. Hebert during the last 24 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 42 complaints and reports the following arrests:
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By Harley Cortez on
5/10/2012 3:48 PM
Houma, LA - Sheriff Vernon Bourgeois says that on March 2, 2012, Terrebonne Parish deputies responded to the 300 block of Isle of Cuba Rd. Schriever in reference to a disturbance.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/10/2012 2:31 PM
NSU - Nicholls State University has been selected to host the third annual University of Louisiana System Academic Summit in 2014. Inaugurated at McNeese State University this year, the summit features undergraduate research, a juried art competition and faculty service-learning presentations from throughout the nine-university system.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/10/2012 2:09 PM
Baton Rouge, LA - A Baton Rouge man has been arrested and charged with 100 counts of pornography involving juveniles, announced Attorney General Buddy Caldwell.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/10/2012 12:32 PM
Garyville, LA - Today, Governor Bobby Jindal and Ecolab Executive Vice President Jim Seifert announced that Nalco Company will build a dry polymer production facility at its Garyville plant, creating 22 new direct jobs, retaining 235 existing jobs and resulting in an estimated 167 new indirect jobs. Nalco, which completed a merger with Ecolab Inc. late last year, will invest $18.7 million in the expansion.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/10/2012 9:29 AM
Thibodaux, LA - The Public Works Department announces road closure on Plantation Road between Ridgefield Ave and Oakley Street beginning on Monday, May 14, 2012 until Friday, June 1, 2012, weather permitting. There will be no through traffic allowed between the streets of Ridgefield Ave and Oakley Street on Plantation Road during this time of construction.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/10/2012 9:12 AM
Washington, DC - The U.S. House of Representatives passed an amendment offered by Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) that would prohibit funds appropriated in the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act from being used to require Turtle Excluder Devices (TED’s) on skimmer or butterfly type fishing nets.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/10/2012 8:33 AM
(Mathews, La.) -- The reconstruction of the Burma Road Bridge over the Hollywood Canal between St. Charles and Schriever in Council District 4 is proceeding on schedule, Lafourche Parish President Charlotte Randolph announced today.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/10/2012 7:08 AM
St. Mary, LA - According to Sheriff Mark A. Hebert during the last 24 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 36 complaints and reports the following arrests:
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By Harley Cortez on
5/9/2012 2:09 PM
LDWF - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is advising the public that bridge construction across the eastern water control structure on the Montegut Management Unit has closed that structure to public access on Pointe-aux-Chenes Wildlife Management Area (WMA).
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By Harley Cortez on
5/9/2012 12:46 PM
Houma, LA - On Monday, May 7, 2012, at 10:26pm Houma Police were dispatched to a residence on Margaret Street, in reference to a missing juvenile complaint.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/9/2012 10:25 AM
Gramercy, LA-- A Gramercy woman has been arrested and charged with defrauding the state’s Medicaid Program, announced Attorney General Buddy Caldwell.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/9/2012 8:38 AM
Houma, LA - On 05/08/2012 at approximately 10:21pm Houma Police were called to a residence on the 100 block of Gouaux Avenue reference the possibility there is illegal narcotics in the house.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/9/2012 7:42 AM
LPSO - Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is asking for the public’s help in identifying two male suspects wanted for several instances of burglary and theft over the past few months. The thefts have all occurred at the Bollinger Shipyards property on LA Highway 24 in Larose.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/8/2012 4:23 PM
Baton Rouge, LA - The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) moved quickly Tuesday to close a Terrebonne Parish molluscan shellfish harvesting area located in Basin 12, Area 23. DHH also ordered a recall of all oysters harvested from that area since April 26, 2012 including shucked, frozen, breaded, post- harvest processed and oysters for the half shell market.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/8/2012 2:20 PM
Houma, LA - Sheriff Vernon Bourgeois says that on May 4, 2012, Friday Terrebonne Parish detectives received a complaint regarding a homosexual relationship between a 13 year old female victim and a 20 year old female suspect.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/8/2012 9:07 AM
Thibodaux, LA - Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a Thibodaux man who had seven active warrants for his arrest. Lynes Anthony Ward (B/M, D.O.B. 11/19/84) of 200 Plymouth Street turned himself in to deputies on Monday, May 7. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office had issued information concerning Ward’s arrest warrants through a “Fugitive Alert” sent to the media on April 5, 2012.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/8/2012 7:50 AM
HOUMA, La. – Last fall, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) installed a new and improved wireless flashing travel advisory or warning system, connecting the Intracoastal Canal and Houma Navigational Canal bridges, in an effort to reduce congestion on LA 24 and through the Houma tunnel during peak traffic hours.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/8/2012 7:26 AM
Houma, LA - On April 1st, 2012 the Houma Police Department investigated a shooting at the intersection of Columbus Street and Main Street. During the course of the investigation, officers received information that a male subject suffered gunshot wounds and was transported to Terrebonne General Medical Center for treatment.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/7/2012 3:08 PM
Houma, LA - The death of a Bourg man in April has been ruled a suicide, Sheriff Vernon Bourgeois said. In early April, the body of Russell Soulet was found inside of a building at 5400 block West Main Street in Houma.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/7/2012 2:34 PM
Baton Rouge, LA – Governor Bobby Jindal signed into law today a bill to empower parents with more choices to help ensure that no child is trapped in a failing school. HB 969 by Representative Kirk Talbot authorizes a dollar for dollar rebate for donations made to designated nonprofit “school tuition organizations” that grant scholarships to low income students to attend nonpublic schools.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/7/2012 2:06 PM
NSU - DoBee Plaisance, head women’s basketball coach at Nicholls State University, leads 130 women in a dance to Jimmy Buffett’s “Fins” during the 13th annual Women’s Night Out benefit, held Thursday, May 3, at Cypress Columns in Gray
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By Harley Cortez on
5/7/2012 1:27 PM
Houma, LA - On 5-4-12 at approximately 6:28pm Houma Police were called to the area of Andrew and Morgan Street in reference to an armed robbery complaint. Upon arrival officers contacted a 23 year old male victim who said a male suspect attempted to rob him while he was near his friend’s house.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/7/2012 1:08 PM
NSU - Tellus Operating Group LLC, a Mississippi-based oil and gas company, has finalized the first installment of a multiple-source endowment that will fund new petroleum services labs at Nicholls State University. The total endowment is expected to exceed $300,000.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/7/2012 12:53 PM
Shreveport - Governor Bobby Jindal joined Ronpak owner Ron Sedley today to announce that Ronpak will relocate its corporate headquarters from New Jersey to Louisiana and create 100 additional new jobs beyond the 175 manufacturing positions announced last year for Ronpak’s new Shreveport manufacturing center.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/7/2012 10:17 AM
BTNEP - Do you want to know what was found in the resource that provides your drinking water? The public is invited to attend a presentation on the results from the Clean Bayou Lafourche event that was held by the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) on March 31st.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/7/2012 7:59 AM
LDWF - Search crews found the deceased body of a missing Baton Rouge man on Lake Maurepas shortly after 7:30 this morning, May 7. Taylor Russell, 26, was reported missing around 6:30 p.m. on May 5
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By Harley Cortez on
5/7/2012 7:23 AM
SMPSO - According to Sheriff Mark A. Hebert during the last 72 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 140 complaints and reports the following arrests:
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By Harley Cortez on
5/4/2012 3:02 PM
Baton Rouge, LA - Butch Browning will be reinstated as the Louisiana State Fire Marshal effective Monday, May 7th, following a State Police investigation which found that there is no factual evidence to support an attempt to defraud the department or public trust. Colonel Mike Edmonson, Deputy Secretary for the Department of Public Safety, announced today that he asked Browning to reconsider his decision to retire and rejoin the Department.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/4/2012 12:01 PM
Mathews, La. - -The Lafourche Parish Government has received funds to construct the Des Allemands\Breakwater - Bulkhead Project. This project will provide much needed flood protection to residents living along Bayou Des Allemands from Highway 631 ( Old U.S. 90) to the Pump Station Canal at the end of West Bayou Road.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/4/2012 7:18 AM
LDTD - Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development - The nightly closure(s) of the Houma Tunnel (LA 3040 in Houma, LA) from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. beginning Monday May 7th until Friday May 11th shall be TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED with closures resuming on Monday May 14, 2012 until Friday August 31, 2012 as per the originally released closure notice dated February 28, 2012.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/4/2012 7:14 AM
SMPSO - According to Sheriff Mark A. Hebert during the last 24 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 46 complaints and reports the following arrests:
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By Harley Cortez on
5/3/2012 4:31 PM
LDWF - The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission today officially proclaimed June 9 and 10 as “Free Fishing Weekend” for Louisiana citizens and visitors. The promotional fishing dates are provided for novices and non-anglers as an opportunity to experience recreational fishing in fresh or salt water without the purchase of a recreational fishing license.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/3/2012 4:29 PM
LDWF - The dates for the 2012 Louisiana spring shrimp season were announced at today’s meeting of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission. The spring shrimp season was set based on information providedby Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries biologists and on public comments.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/3/2012 4:23 PM
LPSO - Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is asking for the public’s help in the search for a Raceland female teenager who has been reported "as a runaway". Detectives are searching for Gabrielle Ordoyne (W/F, 16 years old) after she reportedly ran away from home on April 24, 2012. Ordoyne is described as being 4’11” tall, weighing 115 pounds, with hazel eyes and brown hair.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/3/2012 12:51 PM
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) proudly announced that 2012 Berwick High School senior Mckenzie Beasley has received an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/3/2012 7:30 AM
HPD - On 05/02/12 at approximately 11:27pm, Houma Police investigated a traffic crash involving a pedestrian on Morgan Street. Upon arrival officers learned that two female subjects were walking North on Morgan Street pushing a stroller and a 1 year old child when the driver of a 2004 Dodge vehicle struck one female and the stroller.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/3/2012 7:20 AM
SMPSO - According to Sheriff Mark A. Hebert during the last 24 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 36 complaints and reports the following arrests:
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By Harley Cortez on
5/2/2012 3:36 PM
Thibodaux, LA - Chief of Police Scott Silverii announced on April 30, 2012, Rodrick Lacey, 43, 1753 Oakley Avenue Apt. 3, Thibodaux was arrested for multiple counts of Simple Burglary. Investigators received information Lacey was responsible for several reported burglaries occurring during March and May 2012.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/2/2012 1:27 PM
TPSO - Sheriff Vernon Bourgeois says that on May 1, 2012, Tuesday morning a Terrebonne Parish deputy conducted a traffic stop which led to narcotics arrest. While on patrol at approximately 1:30 a.m. a deputy patrolling the area of Westside Boulevard and Alma St. noticed a vehicle, white colored Honda Accord, at the Carwash. When the deputy approached the vehicle the driver drove off from this location.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/2/2012 11:55 AM
HPD - On 04/25/12 a news release was sent out media outlets indicating the Houma Police Department will be increasing patrols regarding subjects riding off road vehicles (go-carts, golf carts, 4 wheelers, etc.) along various city streets within the City of Houma to include the area of the pumping station on Valhi Blvd re: subjects riding off road vehicles on parish owned property.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/2/2012 10:39 AM
TPSO - Sheriff Vernon Bourgeois says that on May 1, 2012 Tuesday morning a Terrebonne Parish deputy arrested a South Terrebonne High School Student for illegal carrying of a weapon and possession of tobacco under the age of 18.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/2/2012 9:04 AM
TPSO - Sheriff Vernon Bourgeois says that Terrebonne Parish detectives arrested a third suspect in connection with the multiple Monarch St. vehicle burglaries investigation. On May 1, 2012 detectives arrested an 18 year old female who accompanied the two 16 year old male juvenile suspects previously arrested on Friday, April 27, 2012.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/2/2012 9:02 AM
NSU - Attorneys, certified public accountants, insurance agents, business owners and other financial professionals are invited to attend The Estate and Business Planning Institute, sponsored by the Nicholls State University College of Business Administration and slated for Wednesday, May 23, in the Powell Hall auditorium.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/2/2012 8:19 AM
Baton Rouge, LA - Today, Chief Executive announced that CEOs nationwide rank Louisiana as the most improved state for business in the U.S., according to the magazine’s 2012 Best/Worst States for Business ranking. Louisiana’s ranking soared from 27th in 2011 to 13th this year, the largest improvement of any state. Since 2008, Louisiana has improved 32 spots, also the largest gain by any state in the U.S.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/1/2012 1:41 PM
TGMC - The Terrebonne General Medical Center’s (TGMC) Blood Donor Center and the region are experiencing a blood shortage and is in need of blood donors; especially type O positive and type A positive; however all types of blood are needed. Please consider donating blood.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/1/2012 10:33 AM
State Superintendent John White speaks at South Lafourche High School about education changes in the state.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/1/2012 9:42 AM
Thibodaux, La - The Thibodaux Transit System has a couple of changes that will take affect on Monday, May 7, 2012.
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By Harley Cortez on
5/1/2012 7:32 AM
HPD - On Tuesday 05/01/12 at 6:44am, Houma Police were called to the intersection of Grand Caillou Road near Moffet Road re: a AFFIC crash involving a motorcycle.
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By Harley Cortez on
4/30/2012 10:36 AM
PLAQUEMINE – Today, Governor Bobby Jindal and Erv Schroeder, the vice president of manufacturing for Shintech Inc., announced SE Tylose will invest $120 million to build a hydroxyethyl cellulose, or HEC, plant at Shintech Louisiana’s Plaquemine site.
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By Harley Cortez on
4/30/2012 9:34 AM
APSO - Sheriff Mike Waguespack reports that on Saturday, April 28, 2012, at approximately 8:25PM, deputies responded to the 200 block of Hwy 1003 in Belle Rose concerning a two year old child being abducted.
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By Harley Cortez on
4/30/2012 9:00 AM
TPSO - Sheriff Vernon Bourgeois says that on April 29, 2012, Sunday morning at approximately 12:30 a.m. Terrebonne Parish deputies responded to the 3600 block of Fallon Dr. Houma (Ashland North Subdivision) in reference to a purse snatching that had just occurred.
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By Harley Cortez on
4/30/2012 8:40 AM
TPSO - Sheriff Vernon Bourgeois says that on April 27, 2012, Friday evening, Terrebonne Parish detectives arrested two 16 year old male juveniles in reference to multiple vehicle burglaries.
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By Harley Cortez on
4/30/2012 7:33 AM
NSU - Nicholls State University will hold its 90th commencement Saturday, May 12, in Stopher Gymnasium.
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By Harley Cortez on
4/27/2012 12:55 PM
LPSO - Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in apprehending the person or persons responsible for a rash of daytime burglaries occurring throughout the parish. Over the past several months, detectives have been investigating a number of burglaries and believe anywhere from 10 to 20 of them couldpossibly be linked as they showed similar characteristics.
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By Harley Cortez on
4/27/2012 7:10 AM
Thibodaux, LA - The Public Works Department announces the road closure on East 5th Street from Narrow Street to Lagarde Street beginning at 7:00 am on Saturday, April 28th until 7:00 pm on Sunday, April 29th (weather permitting). Please see map below.
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By Harley Cortez on
4/26/2012 5:40 PM
LSP - Shortly after 2 PM, Louisiana State Police Troop C investigated a crash on LA 315 in Terrebonne Parish where a pedestrian was struck and killed. The investigation revealed that a 2003 Ford F-150 was traveling north on LA 315 just north of Commercial Drive.
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By Harley Cortez on
4/26/2012 2:20 PM
APSO - The Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in solving recent Burglaries in the Labadieville area. Detectives have responded to three burglaries in a span of 24 hours. The suspects broke into the American Legion Hall, Knights of Columbus Hall and the St. Philomena Church Thrift Store.
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By Harley Cortez on
4/26/2012 2:18 PM
DEQ - Gov. Bobby Jindal has declared May as Air Quality Awareness Month in Louisiana. May is traditionally the start of ozone season and the proclamation was made to encourage citizens to become familiar with the Air Quality Index, to understand what causes ozone formation and to take voluntary steps to help prevent the formation and improve air quality.
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By Harley Cortez on
4/26/2012 9:29 AM
Baton Rouge, LA - Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced he has signed bills passed by the Legislature into law, bringing the total number of bills signed for the 2012 Regular Legislative Session to seven bills.
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By Harley Cortez on
4/26/2012 7:18 AM
DEQ - In May, the Enviroschool Program of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality is offering free workshops on Permits 101: Understanding the Basics. This workshop will give participants an understanding of what permits are, the different types of permits and the permitting process within each media – air, water and waste.
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By Harley Cortez on
4/26/2012 7:14 AM
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:
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By Harley Cortez on
4/26/2012 7:11 AM
APSO - Last night around 9:25 p.m., a caller/resident from the 200 block of Daggs Street in Belle Rose advised of a fight on the street and while she was on the phone with the Dispatcher she overheard shots fired. The caller then advised one male subject was shot. While deputies were responding to the scene, the victim (18 yoa male who resides on Daggs Street) was being transported by a resident in his personal vehicle to Assumption Community Hospital. He was stabilized with one wound to the chest area and later flown by Acadian Ambulance Air Med to a Baton Rouge area hospital for further treatment.
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By Harley Cortez on
4/25/2012 10:20 AM
DEQ - The American Lung Association’s State of the Air report was released today and demonstrates the improvement in air quality throughout Louisiana. Several cities were listed as cleanest in the nation for particle pollution, known as PM 2.5, with Monroe-Bastrop listed as one of the top seven cleanest cities in the nation for PM 2.5 and ozone combined.
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By Harley Cortez on
4/25/2012 10:02 AM
TPSO - Sheriff Vernon Bourgeois says that on April 20, 2012, Friday morning a Terrebonne Parish deputy arrested a student for being in possession of a legend drug without a prescription, possession of a control dangerous substance schedule IV, distribution of a control dangerous substance schedule IV and violation of a drug free zone.
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By Harley Cortez on
4/25/2012 7:06 AM
SMPSO - According to Sheriff Mark A. Hebert during the last 24 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 50 complaints and reports the following arrests
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By Harley Cortez on
4/24/2012 1:31 PM
LDWF - Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division agents cited two men for allegedly shrimping during a closed season in Terrebonne Parish on April 21.
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By Harley Cortez on
4/23/2012 2:37 PM
Thibodaux, LA - Lafourche Parish District Attorney Camille A. "Cam" Morvant, II announced Raymond Price, 28, of 108 Aragon Street, has been sentenced to seventy years in prison as a habitual offender.
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By Harley Cortez on
4/23/2012 2:15 PM
TPSO - Sheriff Vernon Bourgeois says that on February 20, 2012, Friday evening Terrebonne Parish detectives arrested a 19 year old man for carnal knowledge of a juvenile and indecent behavior with a juvenile.
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By Harley Cortez on
4/23/2012 8:10 AM
(Cut Off, La.) -- The Cote Blanche Pontoon Bridge over Bayou Lafourche in Cut Off will close from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m., Tuesday, April 24, 2012, the Lafourche Parish Government Department of Public Works announced on Monday.
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By Harley Cortez on
4/23/2012 7:55 AM
SMPSO - According to Sheriff Mark A. Hebert during the last 72 hours the Sheriff’s Office responded to 120 complaints and reports the following arrests:
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By Harley Cortez on
4/20/2012 3:41 PM
NSU - Nicholls State University hosted a public conference Wednesday, April 18, titled “The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: A 2012 Report Card.” Sponsored by the Environment and Health Council of Louisiana, the conference featured a keynote address delivered by Dr. Donald Boesch, who was appointed by President Barack Obama to the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling.
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By Harley Cortez on
4/20/2012 1:30 PM
NSU - The Louisiana Center for Women and Government, headquartered at Nicholls State University, seeks registrants for the Louisiana Women’s Leaders Conference on Small Business Entrepreneurship, slated for Thursday, May 3, and Friday, May 4, at the Renaissance Hotel in Baton Rouge.
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By Harley Cortez on
4/20/2012 1:11 PM
TPSO - Sheriff Vernon Bourgeois says that on April 19, 2012, Thursday evening, Wayne Eric Hollins was booked into the Terrebonne Parish jail on arrest warrant charges for failure to appear in court and indecent behavior with a juvenile.
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