Houma News Archives

“I knew she was gonna hurt somebody.”

A wreck on La. 182 just north of Hollywood Road put at least half a dozen people in the hospital Saturday evening, according to witnesses and State Police. via WWL-TV New Orleans

“Therefore he hit him with the ax handle.”

A 51-year-old Houma man who admitted clubbing his roommate with an ax handle Wednesday afternoon was allegedly upset because the roommate "eats all the food in the house," police said. via WWL-TV New Orleans

Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced fifteen new appointments and four reappointments to the Board of Commerce and Industry. via KALB-TV Alexandria

A new subsidiary of shipbuilding giant Edison Chouest Offshore that's expected to bring 1,000 jobs to the area and pump millions into the local economy will hold its groundbreaking ceremony on Friday. via KATC-TV Lafayette

“Just when you start to feel comfortable, another parole hearing gets scheduled.”

From all accounts, Gary Thrash was the type of man anyone would be privileged to call their friend. via Memphis Commercial Appeal

No Problem Raceway Park in Belle Rose, La., will host the fourth annual Jegs NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals April 4-6. On tap is an exciting weekend full of racing and fun, including barbecues, live bands, several ... via National Dragster

An American flag snaps in the wind over streamer-decorated teepee poles Saturday at the Calling of the Tribes Powwow in Houma Photos from the Calling of the Tribes powwow Sunny skies and brisk winds made for ... via Drumsong - NOLA.com

“Jose told James he was not getting a beer, and they proceeded fighting”

A 22-year-old man is hospitalized with serious injuries after he was stabbed and run over by a car Saturday night following a fight that started over a beer, police say. via WWL-TV New Orleans

“We do card and letter drives, send care packages, participate in Veteran's Day events and take part in the Wreaths Across America.”

CAMP BEAUREGARD - National Guard soldiers in Louisiana have their mothers to thank for their strength. via The Daily Advertiser

“The problem I'm having is that the medical providers aren't providing any information”

Three workers who were injured Tuesday during an explosion onboard a dive-support vessel are from the New Orleans area, according to a spokesman for the company that owns the vessel. via NOLA.com

The Coast Guard is searching for a crew member who went missing after an explosion injured six members of a dive-support team working on a pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico. via WAAY-TV Huntsville

“I'm one of those rednecks that need that help”

Proposed tax breaks for businesses quickly advanced through House and Senate committees Monday. via 2theadvocate.com

State Police in Terrebonne Parish are investigating two fatal hit and runs in less than 24 hours. via WAFB-TV Baton Rouge

In a boon to Houma, Edison Chouest Offshore will add 1,000 jobs at the Port of Terrebonne to expand shipyard operations that support deep-water oil and gas exploration in the Gulf of Mexico. via WBRZ-TV Baton Rouge

Alcohol is Factor in Hit and Run Pedestrian Fatality On Saturday 3/1/08 at 0200 hours, Victor Santiesteban was operating a red 1993 Dodge Spirit westbound on LA 182 near the New Horizons bar when he left the ... via Louisiana State Police

A shipyard worker was the second pedestrian killed in Houma this weekend from an alleged hit-and-run driver, police said, bringing the total number of hit-and-run deaths involving pedestrians this year to ... via 4 WWL-TV