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2011
12-29-11
Campaign Launches, Targets Drinking and Driving
12-29-11
Remembering 2011
12-22-11
It’s a Holiday Tradition
12-22-11
Where’s Your Elf?
12-15-11
Artist Exhibits Cajun Lifestyle at Southdown
12-15-11
Mrs. Claus Comes to Town
12-08-11
Dansereau House Hosts Teddy Bear Tea
12-08-11
Thibodaux Service League Welcomes Visitors to Santa’s Land
12-01-11
VC Theatre Brings ‘Crucible’ to Stage
12-01-11
Parades, Festivities Usher In Christmas Season
11-24-11
Locals Love You More
11-24-11
Staying Safe During the Holidays
11-17-11
Terrebonne Parish Launches Poll to Build Brand
11-17-11
Families, Agencies Celebrate National Adoption Month
11-10-11
Thibodeauxville Takes Over Downtown Streets
11-10-11
Helping Soldiers Save Overseas
11-03-11
Clocks Rewind to Standard Time
11-03-11
Pacing Saturday
10-27-11
Runners, Walkers Join Fight Against Breast Cancer
10-27-11
Safety a Priority Halloween Night
10-20-11
Trailers Park on Nicholls Stage
10-20-11
Gumbo Draws Thousands to Chackbay
10-13-11
Local School Celebrates Art with Families
10-13-11
Author, Panel to Discuss Mental Health Care
10-06-11
Musicians Lend Voices to Wetlands Awareness
09-29-11
Floating Islands to Restore Marsh
09-29-11
Libraries Celebrate Banned Books
09-22-11
Environmental Festival Moves to Morgan City
09-22-11
Lightening the Laundry Load
09-15-11
Bayou Playhouse Raises Curtain for Fourth Season
09-15-11
Nicholls Named All-Steinway School
09-08-11
Where Were You?
09-08-11
Artists Exhibit Work After Hours
09-01-11
Shrimp and Oil—A Winning Combination in Morgan City
09-01-11
Old Guard Soldier Walks On
08-25-11
Church Congregations Getting Smarter
08-25-11
Improved Jazzman’s Reopens on Nicholls Campus
08-18-11
Houma Library Offers Computer 101
08-18-11
Teacher Injects Cajun Culture into Lesson
08-11-11
School Lunch 101
08-11-11
Drawing the “Friend” Line on Facebook
08-04-11
Keeping the Noise Down
08-04-11
CASA Expanding in Lafourche
07-28-11
Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign
07-28-11
Keeping Rhythm
07-21-11
Local Dance Academy Celebrates National Dance Day
07-21-11
Conference Brings Firefighters to Houma
07-14-11
Artist Exhibits Oil Spill Portfolio
07-14-11
Cursive Writing in Jeopardy
07-07-11
Animal Shelter Expands Spay-neuter Program
07-07-11
License to Grill
06-30-11
Local Pub to Benefit Church
06-30-11
Fireworks Safety
06-16-11
Celebration honors veterans with parade, fireworks display
06-16-11
Triathlon inspires outdoors play
06-16-11
Happy Father’s Game-Day
06-16-11
Steubenville Returns to the Bayou
06-09-11
Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
06-09-11
Local Gardeners Plan Vegetable Field Day
06-02-11
How Prepared Will You Be?
05-26-11
E-Drain and E-Power: The Virtual Vacuum’s Effect on the Local Economy
05-19-11
Nicholls’ John Lombardo is New UL System Student Board Member
05-19-11
Think Big
05-12-11
Supermom No More
05-12-11
One Small Step
05-05-11
June, Moon, Spoon... You Bought What?
05-05-11
Share the Road for Motorcycle Saftey
04-28-11
Jazzed Up About Volatile
04-28-11
Women Build 2011
04-21-11
How to Be a Fuel Miser
04-21-11
Local Physician Leads Clinical Trial
04-14-11
Houmapalozza
04-14-11
Public Safety Expo
04-14-11
Following the Laws of Safety
04-07-11
From House to Home
04-07-11
K.I.M.'s Playhouse
03-31-11
Area Women Storm Washington
03-31-11
Helping Our Heritage by Beating the Heat
03-24-11
"Ladies of Lorton"
03-24-11
Six Louisiana Women will be Honored at Annual Nicholls Event
03-17-11
Downer, Melancon Give to Ellender Memorial Library
03-17-11
Arts Council in Action
03-10-11
5K-9 Run/Walk
03-10-11
A Tale of Tragedy and Triumpth
03-03-11
"A Lesson Before Dying"
03-03-11
Taking Learning to the MAX
02-24-11
The R-Word
02-24-11
Show Me Your... KIDS
02-17-11
Swamp Stomp
02-17-11
Celebration of the Arts
02-10-11
Annual Eagle Expo
02-10-11
Are You Ready to Make a Difference?
02-03-11
Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk
02-03-11
Keep Terrebonne Beautiful
01-27-11
SoLA Springs Classes
01-27-11
World Wetlands Day
01-20-11
Celebrating Life Through Music
01-20-11
R. Gibbens Robichaux
01-13-11
Hand Carved Wildlife Display
01-13-11
Taking Back the Neighborhood
01-06-11
Click It or Ticket
01-06-11
Flamingos, Marigolds, Burglars, Oh My!
2013
06-13-13
Rodeo Returns to Houma Airbase
06-13-13
Antique Buick Crosses US Border, Unites Two Families
06-06-13
Hurricane Season Is Here: Get a Game Plan
06-06-13
‘Bon Mangé’ Gathers Locals in Gheens
05-30-13
Morgan City Restaurant Cooks Up Soul
05-30-13
Bayou Band Releases ‘Southern Style’ Album
05-23-13
Vinegar: Dressing With A Purpose
05-23-13
Click It or Ticket Through June 2
05-16-13
Lafourche Playwright Debuts New Work at Bayou Playhouse
05-09-13
5K Run, Food Fest Benefit Education in Terrebonne
05-09-13
Troop C Officer Bikes in Police Unity Tour
05-02-13
Thibodaux Fireman’s Fair Continues Tradition
05-02-13
Did the Boston Explosions Wake Americans Up?
04-25-13
Terrebonne’s Main Library Turns 10
04-25-13
La Palma Hosts Burrito-Eating Championship
04-18-13
Biddy Basketball Coach Instills Life Lessons
04-18-13
Texting While Driving a Primary Offense in Louisiana
04-11-13
Louisiana Crawfish, Sweet Potatoes Make Perfect Pair
04-11-13
LUMCON Hosts Open House, Invites Public to Cocodrie Facility
04-04-13
Harley Rally Pulls Into Houma
04-04-13
Relay Gathers Cancer Patients, Survivors, Supporters in Thibodaux
03-28-13
Physician Offers New Post-Heart Attack Treatment
03-28-13
You’ll Dye Naturally for These Easter Eggs
03-21-13
Houma Family Inspires, Encourages with Daily Devotionals
03-14-13
Ladies’ Night Out Unites Cancer Patients, Supporters
03-14-13
Geaux Green, Be Smart
03-07-13
‘Streetcar’ Stops at Bayou Playhouse
03-07-13
Trucks Foster Learning at Terrebonne Main Library
02-28-13
Jubilee A&H Celebration Returns to Nicholls
02-28-13
Thibodaux Artist Grows ‘Jardin’ at Southdown
02-21-13
A ‘Wild’ Child Goes to the Oscars
02-14-13
‘Love Letters’ Returns to Bayou Playhouse
02-14-13
Life As a Mom in the Age of Pinterest
02-07-13
Operation Lifesaver Targets Rail Crossings
02-07-13
Krewe of Houmas Redesigns Flagship Float
01-31-13
Officials Warn Super Bowl Fans Not to Drink and Drive
01-31-13
Krewe of Titans Invites TARC Individuals to Parade Sunday
01-24-13
Keep Louisiana Beautiful Distributes Cypress Seedlings
01-24-13
Throw Me Something, Mister?
01-17-13
Larose Artist Passes Down Love of Painting
01-17-13
‘Vigilantes’ Take Over St. Martinville Historic Site
01-10-13
Business Owner Brings the Gospel to the Street
01-10-13
Comedian Brings ‘Horse’ Show to Bayou Playhouse
01-03-13
Gift Cards Going Digital
01-03-13
Lockport Center Preserves Art of Boatbuilding
2012
12-27-12
Terrebonne Parish Recycles Christmas Trees, Fights Coastal Erosion
12-20-12
Trial Heart Procedure Saves Papa Noel
12-20-12
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
12-13-12
Clydesdales Keep Holiday Tradition Alive
12-13-12
Imprisoning Ourselves in a Digital World
12-06-12
Celebrate Run Louisiana Day
12-06-12
Houma Church Goes ‘Bethlehem or Bust’
11-29-12
Cinderella Goes to Lower Lafourche
11-29-12
Racing to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
11-22-12
Houma Civic Center Stages Christmas Musical
11-22-12
An Open Letter to Thanksgiving
11-15-12
Seat Belt Use in Louisiana at Record High
11-15-12
Houma Church Collects ‘Shoes for Orphan Souls’
11-08-12
Emergency Response Team Active, Making a Difference
11-08-12
‘Swamp Tat’ Convention Comes to Houma
11-01-12
Thibodeauxville Celebrates 20 Years
11-01-12
Breaking Down Your Election Day Ballot
10-25-12
Houmapalooza Rocks Downtown Houma
10-25-12
Rougarou Fest Unleashes ‘Zombies’ in Downtown Houma
10-18-12
Do You Know the Pumpkin Man?
10-18-12
Pedestrian Death Rate Rises on Louisiana Roads
10-11-12
Musicians Share One ‘Voice of the Wetlands’
10-11-12
Saving Lives, One Adoption at a Time
10-04-12
Bayou Playhouse Has ‘Who Dats Talking’
10-04-12
Bull Riders Host Fishing Rodeo
09-27-12
Best of the Bayou Rocks Downtown Houma
09-27-12
Fishing Rodeo Benefits Mesothelioma Research
09-20-12
Highway Safety Commission Announces Child Passenger Safety Week
09-20-12
Houma Author Captures ‘Cajun Fortitude’ in New Book
09-13-12
Bourg Native Sets Eyes on MLB
09-13-12
Thibodaux Library Breaks a Sweat
09-06-12
Art Exhibits Light Up Downtown Houma
09-06-12
South Louisiana Tailgating Season Kicks Off
08-30-12
Best of the Bayou Festival to Bring 24 Bands to Downtown Houma
08-30-12
Morgan City Celebrates Shrimp, Petroleum
08-23-12
Terrebonne Embraces Parton’s Imagination Library
08-23-12
Nicholls Biologists Receive Top Faculty Honor
08-16-12
Terrebonne High Baseball Star Plays Wrigley Field
08-09-12
E.D. White Adds iPads to School Supplies List
08-09-12
Junior Olympians Take Home Silver, Bronze
08-02-12
National Night Out Against Crime
08-02-12
Bayou Playhouse Kids Go ‘Into the Woods’
08-02-12
Thibodaux Zumba Instructor Dances for Africa
07-26-12
Exhibit Explores Visual Side of Civil Rights Movement
07-26-12
Terrebonne Parish Unveils 'Bayou Country' Brand
07-19-12
Claudet Hosts Town Hall Meetings
07-19-12
Terre. Parish Tree Board Recognizes Tree-mendous Citizens
07-12-12
Le Petit Theatre Opens ‘9 to 5’
07-12-12
Manning Passing Academy Returns to Nicholls
07-05-12
Vet Graduate Treks 2,650 Miles, Supports Terrebonne Animal Shelter
07-05-12
Nicholls Recreation Center Nears Completion
06-28-12
Bicentennial Exhibit Highlights Louisiana’s Origins
06-28-12
Independence Day Celebration Lights Up Houma
06-21-12
Voting District Changes Affect Terrebonne, Lafourche
06-21-12
Gulf Coast Marketplace Brings Indoor Festival to Houma
06-14-12
Steubenville Returns to the Bayou
06-14-12
Southdown Celebrates 30 Years
06-07-12
Terrebonne Parish Library System Launches Summer Reading Program
06-07-12
One Text or Call Could Wreck It All
05-31-12
New Downtown Festival Hosts Poster Contest
05-31-12
State Encourages Hurricane Preparedness
05-24-12
Holiday Honors Old Glory Defenders
05-24-12
Keep Calm and Carry On, Graduates
05-17-12
One Small Step Raises PWS Awareness
05-17-12
State Campaign Targets Seat Belt Offenders
05-10-12
DOTD Installs Signs, Relieves Tunnel Traffic
05-10-12
Weekly Downtown Market Promotes Local Farmers, Artists
05-03-12
Cocodrie Receives Ultimate Fishing Town Nomination
05-03-12
Firemen’s Fair Opens in Thibodaux
04-26-12
Terrebonne Relay Celebrates Life, Benefits Cancer Research
04-26-12
Southdown’s New Director Brings New Vision
04-19-12
Is It a Cold or Allergies?
04-19-12
Catheter-Based Procedure Treats Aortic Valves
04-12-12
Downtown Music Festival Expands, Targets Professional Development
04-05-12
Safety Commission Addresses Underage Drinking Concerns
04-05-12
Louisiana Turns 200
03-29-12
National Archives Releases 1940 Census
03-29-12
Junior Auxiliary Celebrates Local Service
03-22-12
Houma Preps for Cleanest City Contest
03-22-12
Houma Race Supports Infant Health
03-15-12
Swamp Stomp Returns to Nicholls
03-15-12
Churches, Locals Prepare St. Joseph Altars
03-08-12
Playhouse Celebrates 25 Years of ‘Steel Magnolias’
03-08-12
Gumbo Cook-Off Benefits Easter Seals
03-01-12
Terrebonne Parish Rallies Against Litter
03-01-12
Houma Church Dramatizes Lord’s Supper
02-23-12
Houma Hosts Police Jury Convention
02-23-12
Foundation Builds Marrow Donor Registry
02-16-12
Keeping an Eye on Heart Disease
02-16-12
Nicholls Hosts Free Concerts, Recitals
02-09-12
Volunteers Offer Free Tax Assistance at Houma Library
02-09-12
Family Zones Welcome Milder Mardi Gras Crowds
02-02-12
Timeline to Become Facebook’s New Face
02-02-12
Wear Red, Support Heart Health
01-26-12
LSU Offers Online Fitness Videos
01-26-12
Service Organizations Address Literacy Concerns
01-19-12
Nicholls News
01-12-12
Thibodaux Blood Bank Seeks Donors
01-12-12
Chili Cook-Off Benefits Downtown Beautification
01-05-12
Young Readers to Name Favorite Book
01-05-12
Saints Smash Records, Roll Into Playoffs
2010
12-30-10
Have a Safe New Year’s Celebration by Using a Designated Driver
12-30-10
First Distance Race in Houma
12-23-10
Announcements from the Parish
12-16-10
Riding the Rim to Save America’s Wetlands
12-16-10
Stay Safe This Holiday Season
12-09-10
North Branch Library Reopening December 11
12-09-10
Santa's Sneakers
12-02-10
Wildlife Habitat
12-02-10
A Taste of a Cajun's Christmas
11-25-10
Giving Back
11-25-10
Shop Safely
11-18-10
Houma's Pawn Star
11-18-10
Junior Auxiliary of Houma
11-11-10
Creating Opportunities
11-11-10
Nicholls to Honor Veterans
11-04-10
Nicholls Players Presents Social Theatre Experiment
11-04-10
Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond
10-28-10
Election Day: Know What’s On Your Ballot
10-21-10
I'm With the Band
10-21-10
SoLA Center for the Arts
10-14-10
Help Available For Local Businesses Filing Oil Spill Claim
10-14-10
Cajun Fly-In 2010
10-07-10
Houma's Awakening
10-07-10
Louisiana's History Comes to Life
09-30-10
From the Hearth
09-30-10
Get in the Spooky Spirit
09-23-10
TPCG Continues to Make Recycling Easier for Residents
09-23-10
Green Team
09-16-10
Remembering Lorton
09-16-10
Loving the Library
09-09-10
Louisiana History Comes to Life
09-09-10
KidPirates: The Earth is Our Treasure
09-02-10
100 Black Men 13th Annual Fun Run
09-02-10
How You Can Save Local Business
08-26-10
South Louisana Starving Artist Festival Needs You!
08-26-10
Shrimp and Petroleum Festival Celebrating 75th Anniversary
08-19-10
Back-to-School at the Library
08-19-10
Future Leaders of America's Gulf
08-12-10
Hercules Festival on the Bayou
08-12-10
Finding Forever Homes
08-05-10
Reuse, Reduce, Recycle
08-05-10
Keeping the Parish Green
07-29-10
Football 101 for Women
07-29-10
Gulf Coast Interfaith Prayer Service
07-22-10
Help Make Your Community Drug Free
07-22-10
Gretna Native Exhibits Art at Southdown
07-15-10
Kidz Rock Summer Jam Camp
07-15-10
Coastal Care Fair
07-08-10
Popping into Stardom
07-08-10
Des Allemands Salutes the Catfish
07-01-10
Second-Annual Patriots’ Parade and Fireworks Display
06-24-10
Second Chance Prom
06-17-10
The Meaning of Dad
06-10-10
Top Tips for Choosing a Recreational Vehicle
06-10-10
Paws for Thought
06-03-10
How to Begin an Exercise Program
06-03-10
How Prepared Will You Be?
05-27-10
Eat Healthy
05-27-10
Operation Appreciation
05-20-10
Choose the Best Pet for You
05-20-10
Great Balls of Powder
05-13-10
How to Exercise to Improve Your Health
05-13-10
Laugh Out Loud at the Library
05-06-10
How to Become an Expert on the Grill
05-06-10
Houma Photographer Combines Louisiana Beauty, History
04-29-10
Deal With Stress and Anxiety
04-29-10
Cultivating Opportunities
04-22-10
How to Train Your Dog
04-22-10
Earth Day 2010
04-15-10
Grill the Perfect Steak
04-15-10
Bayou Teche Black Bear and Birding Festival
04-08-10
Stay Fit as You Age
04-08-10
Local Junior Auxiliary Celebrates Service
04-01-10
Set Goals With Your Family
04-01-10
The Haven
03-25-10
Cleanest City Contest
03-18-10
Make Your Patio More Inviting
03-18-10
CASA Spring Fest
03-11-10
Find Frequently Overlooked Tax Deductions
03-11-10
35th Annual Tunnel Run
03-04-10
How to Organize Your Garage
03-04-10
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
02-25-10
Fifth Annual Eagle Expo
02-18-10
Gumbo Gang
02-11-10
Help Haiti Charity Garage Sale
02-04-10
Hercules Partners Revelry With Charity
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