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The August 29 shooting in Houma left a 19-year-old victim with a gunshot wound to the head and a 20-year-old victim with...
09/08/2026

The August 29 shooting in Houma left a 19-year-old victim with a gunshot wound to the head and a 20-year-old victim with a gunshot wound to the leg.

A large quantity of copper welding cables was stolen from the Raceland Raw Sugars mill on LA Highway 182 during the earl...
09/05/2026

A large quantity of copper welding cables was stolen from the Raceland Raw Sugars mill on LA Highway 182 during the early morning hours of Sept. 4.

A large quantity of copper welding cables was stolen from the Raceland Raw Sugars mill on LA Highway 182 during the early morning hours of Sept. 4.

Detectives determined that Courtney Galliano had made approximately $37,000 in unauthorized transactions using the compa...
09/03/2026

Detectives determined that Courtney Galliano had made approximately $37,000 in unauthorized transactions using the company credit card.

Following a series of disturbing "Cat in the Hat" TikToks threatening local schools and students, the Berwick Police Dep...
09/03/2026

Following a series of disturbing "Cat in the Hat" TikToks threatening local schools and students, the Berwick Police Department has arrested 4 juveniles believed to be involved in the posts.

Houma residents were charged with multiple violations related to the illegal sale of oysters, blue crabs, and various sp...
09/03/2026

Houma residents were charged with multiple violations related to the illegal sale of oysters, blue crabs, and various species of raw fish, which was also being unlawfully transported from Louisiana to North Carolina.

Two Houma residents were charged with multiple violations related to the illegal sale of oysters, blue crabs, and various species of raw fish, which was also being unlawfully transported from Louisiana to North Carolina.

Stevi Jayne Gonzales and Shawn Joseph Olivier of Houma have been arrested on multiple felony drug charges in Assumption ...
08/31/2026

Stevi Jayne Gonzales and Shawn Joseph Olivier of Houma have been arrested on multiple felony drug charges in Assumption Parish.

Ferron Michael Ruffin Sr, 49, of Gibson, was pronounced dead at the scene, and Christopher Michael Prince Sr, 48, of Gib...
08/31/2026

Ferron Michael Ruffin Sr, 49, of Gibson, was pronounced dead at the scene, and Christopher Michael Prince Sr, 48, of Gibson, later succumbed to his injuries in the hospital

Ferron Michael Ruffin Sr, 49, of Gibson, was pronounced dead at the scene, and Christopher Michael Prince Sr, 48, of Gibson, later succumbed to his injuries in the hospital.

Houma Police are investigating two shootings on Stovall Street that left both victims seriously injured.
08/31/2026

Houma Police are investigating two shootings on Stovall Street that left both victims seriously injured.

Two men were seriously injured in separate shootings Saturday in west Houma. Police say the incidents are related.

Agents reported seizing suspected fentanyl, he**in, ma*****na and drug paraphernalia during the investigation.
08/26/2026

Agents reported seizing suspected fentanyl, he**in, ma*****na and drug paraphernalia during the investigation.

Agents reported seizing suspected fentanyl, he**in, ma*****na and drug paraphernalia during the investigation.

Agents completed a search the home, and ultimately located an additional amount of illegal drugs within a bedroom shared...
08/14/2026

Agents completed a search the home, and ultimately located an additional amount of illegal drugs within a bedroom shared with minor children.

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