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NEWS
TRIAL STATUS OF ALLEGED KILLER STILL UNCLEAR
Doctors have not yet re-examined the mental state of Jeremiah Wright, the Thibodaux man accused of
beheading his 7-year-old son last summer, and it remains unclear if he will stand trial for the crime.
Wright, 30, is charged with first-degree murder in the killing of Jori Lirette, a second-grader ... click here for more on this story
LAFOURCHE PARISH GOVERNMENT SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ABOUT TOURISM RECOVERY PROGRAM
Lafourche Parish Government invites the public to an open house on the progress of the Tourism Recovery
program at 6 p.m., Wednesday, February 8, at the Lafourche Visitors Center.
Julie Barrilleaux, LPG's Grants and Economic Development special projects coordinator, said that project
planners ... click here for more on this story
VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR LAKE FIELDS CLEANUP
LOCKPORT -- The Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program will be calling on all volunteers to help
clean the Lake Fields Game and Fish Preserve.
The hurricanes of recent years, as well as some careless individuals, have deposited tons of debris and
garbage into this fragile ecosystem. It ... click here for more on this story
LDWF AGENTS MAKE ARREST ON ELMER’S ISLAND WILDLIFE REFUGE
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division agents arrested a Texas
man for allegedly driving while intoxicated (DWI) and numerous wildlife management area violations on
the Elmer’s Island Wildlife Refuge on Jan. 24.
Agents arrested Matthew M. John, 21, of Bullard ... click here for more on this story
ARREST REPORT, FEBRUARY 5
The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those
individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be
presumed innocent until proved guilty.
JANUARY 29, 2012
Lafourche Parish
Sheriff’s Office
Ronald Val ... click here for more on this story
SCHOOL EXPENSES ELIGIBLE FOR LOUISIANA STATE INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Revenue reminds families that education expenses paid
during the 2011 tax year may be eligible for Louisiana state income tax deductions.
The Louisiana School Tuition and Expense Tax Deductions apply to tuition, school supplies, uniforms and
home-schoo ... click here for more on this story
 SLHS STUDENTS
No, it’s not Mardi Gras yet! These South Lafourche High School students, dressed as blind referees with
sunglasses and canes, cheered the Tarpons on during their basketball game against Westgate last week.
The group of students typically dress in different themes for home games and stand in tw ... click here for more on this story
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 VFW POST 8538 CAR SHOW
Classic cars, Corvettes, hot rods, street rods, rat rods … you name it and it’ll be there. The Larose VFW
Post 8538 will hosts a Car Show/Indoor Craft Show on Saturday, March 10, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the
VFW Post 8538 grounds at the end of W. 25th St. in Larose (behind LCO). Show off your w ... click here for more on this story
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GRAND ISLE ARREST FOR DECEMBER 19 - JANUARY 20
Listed are the Grand Isle arrests:
DECEMBER 19, 2011
Henry Trahan, 53, 423 Holy Cross, Kenner. Grand Isle warrant (2 cts), contempt of court.
DECEMBER 20, 2011
Yvonne Richoux, 51, 2829 Hwy. 1, Grand Isle. Illegal possession of stolen things.
JANUARY 1, 2012
Kendall P. Hebert, 25, P.O. Box 127, ... click here for more on this story
 FLOODWALL IMPROVEMENTS MAKING HEADWAY
Work at several locations between Golden Meadow and Larose
Improvement work is well underway or has been completed at several floodwall locations within the
Larose to Golden Meadow hurricane protection levee. According to Windell Curole, the general manager
of the South Lafourche Levee Distr ... click here for more on this story
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LOUISIANA SAFE HAVEN LAW PROVIDES ALTERNATIVE TO ABANDONING NEWBORNS
Recent St. Tammany case could have been prevented with use of law
BATON ROUGE - Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Secretary Ruth Johnson
stated that a mom who allegedly abandoned a newborn outside her home in St. Tammany Parish
recently could have utilized Louisian ... click here for more on this story
SCHOOL BOARD REVIEWS NEW DISTRICT MAPS
At a meeting Monday night, the Lafourche Parish School Board came one step closer to coming up with
new voting districts.
The board must create a new map to reflect population shifts reflected in the 2010 Census. The new
map must meet federal laws that require roughly equal voting districts and ... click here for more on this story
DEALERS HOPING MILD WINTER COULD MAKE FOR GOOD CRAWFISH CROP
While crawfish season has gotten off to a slow and pricey start, typical for this time of year, local
seafood dealers are hopeful that this year's mild winter will mean an abundance of mudbugs later this
spring.
Stephen Minvielle a crawfish farmer and director of the Louisiana Crawfish Farmers' ... click here for more on this story
ARREST REPORT, FEBRUARY 1
The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those
individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be
presumed innocent until proved guilty.
JANUARY 26, 2012
Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office
Damoz Folse, ... click here for more on this story
STUDY REVEALS THE "HIDDEN VICTIMS" OF THE SLOWDOWN IN GULF OIL DRILLING PERMITTING
Survey uncovers acute statewide impact among businesses
NEW ORLEANS -- Greater New Orleans, Inc., (GNO) the economic development agency for the 10-parish
Greater New Orleans region, released a study recently titled The Impact of Decreased Drilling Permit
Approvals on Gulf of Mexico Businesses ... click here for more on this story
 LAROSE MAN CHARGED WITH MOLESTATION
A 38-year-old Larose man has been charged by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office with molestation and
indecent behavior with a juvenile.
Jeremy Schouest, of 109 East Avenue I, Larose, was charged Wednesday, January 25, with molestation of a
juvenile and indecent behavior with a juvenile.
... click here for more on this story
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POLICE AGENCIES RELEASE LISTS OF LATE JANUARY ARRESTS
The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those
individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be
presumed innocent until proved guilty.
JANUARY 22, 2012
Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office
Richard ... click here for more on this story
WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM GETS BAILOUT FROM PARISH
By Buster Avera
Contributing Writer
The Weatherization Program in Lafourche Parish, part of the Obama 2009 Stimulus Plan, got a bailout
from the parish when the Council voted 6-3 Tuesday night in favor of adding $100,000 to cover the
program’s overspending in 2011.
Parish President Char ... click here for more on this story
SCAM ALERT: BUSINESSES TARGETED BY PHONY WESTERN UNION EMPLOYEES
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is warning business owners and residents about the most recent
scam that has already hit two Lafourche businesses.
In this new scam, a male subject posing as a Western Union worker contacts a business with a Western
Union machine and has employees transf ... click here for more on this story
PUBLIC ASKED TO HELP IDENTIFY TWO SUSPECTS IN SCHOOL BREAK-IN
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to identify two suspects that broke
into a Raceland school last weekend. Detectives are looking for two black male subjects that were
photographed on a surveillance system after breaking in to Raceland Upper Elementary School. ... click here for more on this story
REWARD BEING OFFERED IN SHIPYARD THEFT
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office announced a reward is being offered for information that leads to the
arrest of the person or persons responsible for the theft of welding leads from a Golden Meadow shipyard.
On Thursday, January 19, detectives responded to Superior Shipyard, 20987 LA High ... click here for more on this story
SINGLE-VEHICLE CRASH ENDS IN FATALITY
Shortly before 9 a.m. Monday morning, Louisiana State Police Troopers began investigating a single-
vehicle crash on LA 182 east of LA 3087 in Lafourche Parish.
According to the investigating Troopers, a 2001 Nissan Sentra was traveling west on LA 182 in a slight
left curve. As the Sentra mad ... click here for more on this story
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES REPORT JANUARY ARRESTS
The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those
individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be
presumed innocent until proved guilty.
JANUARY 18, 2012
Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office
Kent Pierr ... click here for more on this story
DELEGATION RECEIVES COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Members of the area legislative delegation now know what committees they will be serving on for the
next four years in Baton Rouge. Committee assignments, which play a large role in shaping the
legislative process, were recently announced and it appears that second term State Senator Norby
Ch ... click here for more on this story
SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR CHARGED WITH CRUELTY
A Lafourche Parish school guidance counselor is facing cruelty to a juvenile charges after a confrontation
with an eight-year-old student that happened on January 11 at Golden Meadow Lower Elementary.
According to authorities, Curt Boudreaux, 68, of Cut Off, shook the 8-year-old boy on Jan. 11 ... click here for more on this story
TEACHER ACCUSED OF HAVING SEXUAL RELATIONS WITH STUDENT
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office reported that a South Lafourche High School female teacher stands
accused of engaging in sexual conduct with a 17-year-old male student.
Heather Lasseigne Chiasson, 29, of 112 E. 28th Place in Larose, was charged on Friday. The Lafourche
Parish Sheriff’s ... click here for more on this story
LPSO TO CONDUCT INSURANCE CHECK POINT
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will conduct an insurance checkpoint on Friday, January 27, during the
daylight hours in the central part of the parish. Along with checking to make sure each vehicle is properly
insured, deputies will also be checking to make sure any children in a vehicle ... click here for more on this story
REWARD INCREASED FOR INFORMATION IN FATAL HIT-AND-RUN
Bayou Region Crime Stoppers is now offering a reward up to $2,500 for information leading to the
arrest of the person or persons involved in the hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of Derek J. Rivere
on September 8 last year. A $1,500 donation was made to Crime Stoppers by Derek’s father Ter ... click here for more on this story
THREE-MEMBER COMMITTEE TO HIRE INTERNAL AUDITOR
Council’s hired auditor will keep an eye on spending
Three Lafourche Parish Council members will make up a committee that will select an internal auditor to
keep an eye on spending by the parish president’s office.
Last month, the council approved a budget amendment that gave the council mon ... click here for more on this story
LOUISIANA OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF RIG COUNT REACHES NEW POST-MORATORIUM HIGH
Number of active rigs drilling nearly double from last year
BATON ROUGE – Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Scott Angelle last week
announced that the most recent weekly count of rigs actively drilling in the federal Outer Continental
Shelf (OCS) water off Louisiana’s ... click here for more on this story
LAFOURCHE PARISH GOVERNMENT SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ABOUT TOURISM RECOVERY PROGRAM
(Thibodaux, La.) - Lafourche Parish Government and Parish President Charlotte Randolph invites the public
to an open house on the progress of the Tourism Recovery program at 6 p.m., Wednesday, February 8, at
the Lafourche Visitors Center in Raceland.
Julie Barrilleaux, LPG's Grants and Economic ... click here for more on this story
NLLD PUSHING FOR RIGHT OF WAY APPROVAL FROM LANDOWNERS
By Buster Avera
Contributing Writer
Improvements on the Lockport to Larose West section of the flood protection levee will “move forward”
despite lack of right of way approval from the landowners. So says North Lafourche Levee District
Director Dwayne Bourgeois at Wednesday’s regular meetin ... click here for more on this story
ARREST REPORT, JANUARY 22
The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those
individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be
presumed innocent until proved guilty.
JANUARY 16, 2012
Thibodaux Police Department
Aaron Lirette, 27, ... click here for more on this story
 THINK YOU’VE GOT IT RIGHT?
Just when you thought you were buckling up your child the right way, think again. After a picture
showing a child in a safety seat was published in last Wednesday’s edition of the Gazette, several
inappropriate areas of concern were pointed out about how the child was buckled up.
Whitney Henry, ... click here for more on this story
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 SL HIRES NEW FB COACH
Dennis Skains has been chosen to be South Lafourche High School's new head football coach. South
Lafourche principal Aubrey "Bubba" Orgeron Jr. announced the hiring on Friday.
Skains, 33, was the defensive coordinator at Belle Chasse High School last season and worked at Belle
Chasse since the ... click here for more on this story
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ARREST REPORT, JANUARY 18
The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those
individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be
presumed innocent until proved guilty.
JANUARY 10, 2012
Lafourche Parish
Sheriff’s Office
Rita Naqui ... click here for more on this story
LOUISIANA HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE THIRD MOST EXPENSIVE IN NATION
Citizen is seek 10 percent rate increase
With effects from Hurricane Katrina still resonating through the insurance industry, Louisiana remained
the third highest state in the nation for homeowner insurance premiums according to data compiled by
the National Association of Insurance Commissio ... click here for more on this story
PLAYING IT SAFE
Get child-safety seats checked! State Police Troop C conducts child-safety seat checks twice a month at its
station at 4047 W. Park Ave. in Gray.
Troopers will inspect seats from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. The
service is free.
Eleven-month-old Avery Clai ... click here for more on this story
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 ROBICHAUX TO REIGN OVER ALL FEMALE KREWE
The Krewe of Nereids Royalty was announced to a members-only party recently in Golden Meadow.
Reigning over this year’s all-female krewe will be Queen Nereid XXVIII Carol Curole Robichaux, a resident
of Larose. Robichaux is the wife of Larry Robichaux and the mother of Dawn Plaisance and husband ... click here for more on this story
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PLANS SET FOR BAYOU LAFOURCHE CLEANUP
Your actions can have an impact on the water quality in Bayou Lafourche. Along Bayou Lafourche, rainwater
that flows into storm drains, ditches and canals travels directly into Bayou Lafourche with no cleaning or
treatment along the way. Therefore, whatever ends up in area canals, ditches, and s ... click here for more on this story
AG CENTER HOSTING A PREDATOR CONTROL FIELD DAY
NAPOLEONVILLE – A field day to help landowners, managers, and other users control coyotes, feral hogs,
and other nuisance animals will hosted by the LSU AgCenter/Sea Grant program.
"Predator Control 2012" is set to take place on Monday, January 23, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. This
educational field ... click here for more on this story
BEACHFRONT DISTRICT VOTES TO ACQUIRE FOURCHON BEACH
But obstacles remain
By: Buster Avera
Contributing Writer
The South Lafourche Beachfront Development District took a bold step Wednesday night when it voted
unanimously to recommend to the Lafourche Parish Council that it “acquire” a 44-acre tract of land at
Fourchon Beach with the ultima ... click here for more on this story
COUNCIL MEETING ADDRESSES SEVERAL TOPICS AT FIRST MEETING
By: Buster Avera
Contributing Writer
With a few different faces present, the Lafourche Parish Council met for the first time in 2012 to tackle
the issues most important to Lafourche. Significantly and with much debate, newly elected Councilman
Aaron Caillouet offered a way to find out exact ... click here for more on this story
 MAN CHARGED WITH MOLESTING CHILD
Last Sunday detectives responded to a call from Ochsner St. Anne Hospital in Mathews in ref-erence to the
possible molestation of a juvenile under the age of 10 years.
Through investigation, detectives learned Jose Colindres, 38, of 184 West 48th St. in Cut Off had exposed
himself to the fem ... click here for more on this story
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 JOGGING IN THE PARK
While many people’s New Year’s resolutions include losing weight and getting more exercise, Dorian
Dardar, of Cut Off, is not one of them. Jogging is just a normal routine for Dorian, as he does it 4 to 5
times a week. Dorian is shown taking advantage of the mild weather and the walking track at ... click here for more on this story
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 LEROY MARTIN’S “LAST HURRAH”
By Larry Weidel
Contributing Writer
Some folks have heard of Leroy Martin as the former Lafourche Parish Assessor. Some know him as
Perry, Mike, and Lisa’s daddy. But many of us remember Leroy Martin, the entertainer, as a musician,
singer, songwriter, and raconteur.
This man has crammed mo ... click here for more on this story
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PORT DIRECTOR TO GIVE “STATE OF THE PORT” ADDRESS AT CHAMBER BREAKFAST
Established in 1960, the Greater Lafourche Port Commission exercises jurisdiction over Port Fourchon, as
well as the South Lafourche Leonard Miller, Jr. Airport. Chett Chaisson has served as the Executive Director
of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission for the last 2 years. Please join the Ch ... click here for more on this story
ARREST REPORT, JANUARY 15
The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those
individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be
presumed innocent until proved guilty.
JANUARY 5, 2012
Thibodaux Police Department
Rico Carter, 35, 80 ... click here for more on this story
INFORMATION SOUGHT IN GALLIANO RESTAURANT BURGLARIES
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office announced a reward is being offered for information leading to the
arrest of the person or persons responsible for a string of burglaries at a Galliano restaurant.
The Kajun Twist Restaurant, located at 17972 Hwy. 1 in Galliano, has been burglarized three ti ... click here for more on this story
DRIVE TO REVIVE ARBOR DAY
Arbor Day will be celebrated on Friday, January 20, this year and more than 575 fourth graders in
Lafourche Parish and Grand Isle will roll up their sleeves and plant a tree. The kids will become
members of Fourth Grade Foresters.
The project’s goal is to help revitalize a remarkable idea--o ... click here for more on this story
 ANONYMOUS TIPS LEAD TO FUGITIVE’S ARREST
A wanted fugitive was arrested after the sheriff’s office received anonymous tips on his whereabouts.
Chad Ingram, 33, of 320 Brocato Drive in Raceland, was arrested on several outstanding warrants last
Thursday night, January 5, after an anonymous tip placed him at the home that evening.
Depu ... click here for more on this story
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JINDAL SWORN IN FOR SECOND TERM
Festivities overshadowed by football game
Governor Bobby Jindal was sworn in for a second four-year term as Louisiana’s chief executive on
Monday, setting the stage for four years in which he pledged to continue efforts to improve education in
the state.
Jindal begins his second term on th ... click here for more on this story
ARREST REPORT, JANUARY 11
The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those
individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be
presumed innocent until proved guilty.
JANUARY 3, 2012
Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office
Damien Dyers, ... click here for more on this story
LAROSE LEVEE ISSUES DISCUSSED AT LENGTH AT DISTRICT’S FIRST MEETING
By Buster Avera
Contributing Writer
Issues in the Larose area dominated the South Lafourche Levee District’s first meeting of the year.
Members discussed the floodwall along the Intracoastal Waterway northeast of Bayou Lafourche, as well
as the problems with rerouting Highway 24 to accommoda ... click here for more on this story
LWF ESTABLISHING VESSEL MONITORING FOR THE HARVESTING OF OYSTERS
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission took action last week designed to improve harvesting
and monitoring efforts on the state’s public oyster seed grounds. The proposed action would require
Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS) onboard all oyster seed ground vessels.
The use of VMS techn ... click here for more on this story
BREES' UNIFORM WORN DURING RECORD-BREAKING PERFORMANCE ON DISPLAY AT HALL OF FAME
A piece of New Orleans Saints history is now hanging in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio,
thanks to beloved Saints quarterback Drew Brees.
Brees's uniform, his jersey, pants, socks and shoes, that he wore when he broke Dan Marino's single-
season passing record against the Atlanta F ... click here for more on this story
KING CAKE TIME
It's King Cake time – that time of year when you know Mardi Gras is in the not-so-distant future. With the
holidays barely behind us, the Carnival Season will be getting in full swing very soon, as Mardi Gras is
February 21 this year.
Pictured are deli employees Beryl Matherne and Seanna Mejia ... click here for more on this story
 CAT IN A TREE?
No, it’s not Dr. Seuss’ Cat In The Hat – but more like a cat in a tree! This photo, submitted by Scottie and
Hannah Ougel, shows their pet cat enjoying some of the holiday spirit. And while the cat is appropriately
named “Troubles”, he didn’t cause any damage to the Christmas tree. ... click here for more on this story
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ARREST REPORT, JANUARY 8
The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those
individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be
presumed innocent until proved guilty.
DECEMBER 24, 2011
Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office
Peyton Ross ... click here for more on this story
METAL DETECTORS, EXTRA POLICE TO BE AT THIBODAUX, CENTRAL LAFOURCHE HIGH SCHOOLS
Metal detectors and police greeted students at Thibodaux High School and Central Lafourche High School
in Mathews last week. Authorities are saying it’s a reaction to a recent gang-related activity that ended in
the death of 15-year-old Jamonta Miles, an eighth-grader from Thibodaux who was shot ... click here for more on this story
NEW LA. LAW AIMS TO STOP LITTERING
BATON ROUGE — Before Louisiana teenagers can get their driver’s licenses they must be knowledgeable in
litter education.
A new law that took effect January 1 added litter education to the state’s driver’s education course required
for 15 and 16-year-olds.
State Sen. Fred Mills, R-St. Martinvil ... click here for more on this story
SIX CHARGED IN SHOOTING DEATH OF 15-YEAR-OLD
Six Thibodaux teenagers who were in the SUV with 15-year-old Jamonta Miles at the time of his death
Monday night have been arrested on a variety of charges stemming from what detectives say was gang-
related activity that led to Miles’s death.
Those arrested were Ijah Baptiste, 17, of 101 Antho ... click here for more on this story
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO BEGIN ACCEPTING STATE INCOME TAX RETURNS ON JAN. 17, 2012
LDR encourages electronic filing, timely address changes
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) will begin accepting 2011 Louisiana
individual and corporation income tax returns on Tuesday, January 17, including electronic returns filed
with commercial tax preparation softwar ... click here for more on this story
EARLY MORNING CRASH RESULTS IN FATALITY
Louisiana State Police Troop C investigated a one-vehicle fatality crash on LA 316 near Bayou Blue
Bypass Road in Gray early Monday morning. The investigation revealed that a 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe
was traveling south on LA 316 when it ran off the road. As the driver of the vehicle attempted to ... click here for more on this story
GRIM OUTLOOK FOR THIS YEAR’S GAS PRICES
Average retail gasoline prices in Louisiana have risen 7.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging
$3.13/g Sunday. This price compares with the national average that has increased 2.4 cents per gallon in
the last week to $3.25/g, according to gasoline price website LouisianaGasPrices.com.
... click here for more on this story
HOUMA KMART, SEARS NOT ON CLOSING LIST
The Houma Kmart and Sears stores apparently are not among the dozens of stores that will be closed
nationwide, at least not any time soon.
Owner Sears Holding Co., released a list detailing 79 of as many as 120 stores that will close in coming
months because of disappointing sales.
The six Sea ... click here for more on this story
 JOIN THIS CONTEST
The Lafourche Parish library system routinely offers something for everyone. During the month of January,
the Larose Branch invites young readers to pick up a few great books and earn the chance to win some
great prizes, such as an MP3 player, Nintendo Wii game and DVDs. To be eligible for the ... click here for more on this story
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15-YEAR-OLD MALE KILLED IN RACELAND SHOOTING
Sheriff’s office detectives are investigating the shooting death of a 15-year-old Thibodaux boy who was
shot and killed late Monday night in Raceland.
Jamonta Miles was pronounced dead at the scene after suffering a gunshot wound to the head while
riding in the back of an SUV. Detectives are s ... click here for more on this story
 MORE RESIDENTS USING FOOD STAMPS
The number of Louisiana families that depend on food stamps has steadily increased over the past four
years with nearly one in five residents, or 380,835 people, depending on the Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program, or SNAP, to supplement their monthly food budgets.
Louisiana remains amon ... click here for more on this story
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ALLSTATE FAN FEST TO ENTERTAIN COLLEGE FOOTBALL FANS PRIOR TO THE 2012 BCS BOWL GAMES IN NEW ORLEANS
PRNewswire/ -- The Allstate Fan Fest is back and bigger than ever, returning to the Crescent City for
the sixth year with a variety of fun and family-friendly activities and concert performances for college
football fans leading up to the 78th Allstate® Sugar Bowl® and the 2012 Allstate BCS Nati ... click here for more on this story
COASTAL CURRENTS: INSPIRATION AND GUIDANCE FOR THE NEW YEAR
By: Alan Matherne, Coastal and Fisheries Outreach Agent
LSU AgCenter
Around this time each year, I usually stop and take some time to look back at past events – both
successes and failures – and try to use the lessons learned to bring about a more successful,
prosperous, and happy new year.
... click here for more on this story
 THAT TIME OF YEAR!
Fireworks tents and stands can be seen all across the landscape in Lafourche Parish as vendors get ready
to cater to New Year’s revelers. Fireworks stands opened Dec. 17 in Lafourche and will remain open
through Tuesday, Jan. 3.
Pictured from Loco Joe's Fireworks on Hwy. 3235 in Galliano are ... click here for more on this story
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LAFOURCHE, TERREBONNE RECORD FEWER FATAL CAR ACCIDENTS IN 2011
Car accidents in both Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes have claimed fewer lives this year than in 2010, a
decline that police say is due to increased awareness among drivers.
Year-to-date statistics show that 14 car wrecks in Lafourche killed 14 people, while 10 wrecks in
Terrebonne killed 12, ... click here for more on this story
ARREST REPORT, JANUARY 1
The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those
individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be
presumed innocent until proved guilty.
DECEMBER 26, 2011
Thibodaux Police Department/
Lafourche Parish ... click here for more on this story
 SPORTING TRUE COLORS...
Not all Christmas trees don the traditional red and green colors of Christmas. This tree, which can be seen
at Sureway Supermarket in Grand Isle, sports the LSU purple and gold on one side and the black and gold
of the Saints on the other side. LSU will be facing Alabama in the BCS Championshi ... click here for more on this story
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ARREST REPORT, DECEMBER 28
The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those
individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be
presumed innocent until proved guilty.
DECEMBER 21, 2011
Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office
Tanna Hawki ... click here for more on this story
LA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE INTRODUCES PRE-PAID MYREFUND CARD FOR INCOME TAX REFUNDS
BATON ROUGE – Louisiana taxpayers who do not choose direct deposit for their state income tax refunds
will receive those refunds in the form of a pre-paid debit card, the Department of Revenue announced last
week.
The Louisiana MyRefund Card permits free teller-assisted withdrawals at all banks ... click here for more on this story
LOUISIANA CONTINUES TO GAIN POPULATION
Census gains accompany growth in jobs, business investment, as Louisiana is adding jobs at twice the
rate of the South, U.S.
BATON ROUGE – According to new data released recently by the U.S. Census, Louisiana continues to
have more people moving into the state than moving out.
Louisiana ga ... click here for more on this story
KRISTINE RUSSELL SWORN IN AS 1ST ASSISTANT OF CAM MORVANT
Kristine M. Russell was sworn in as First Assistant to Lafourche Parish District Attorney Camille A. Morvant
in a simple ceremony held Friday, December 23.
“Kristine has been a dedicated prosecutor and a zealous advocate for the children of Lafourche Parish,”
District Attorney Camille A. Morvan ... click here for more on this story
DEADLINE FOR 2011 COLLEGE SAVINGS TAX EXEMPTION IS THURSDAY
Baton Rouge: Thursday, December 29 is the deadline for Louisiana families to qualify for the 2011 tax
benefits provided by START, the state's 529 college savings program. Deposits to new and existing
accounts must be received by 3:00 p.m. CST on December 29, 2011 to qualify for tax benefits and ... click here for more on this story
 RECYCLE YOUR TREE
Want to recyle your Christmas tree to help save the coast? Terrebonne Parish continues to host the project
that uses discarded Christmas trees to build wave barriers to help battle the coastal erosion problem.
The program, sponsored by the state for more than 20 years, was deemed ineffective and ... click here for more on this story
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STATE’S ATTORNEY GENERAL FILES SUIT TO PROTECT OFFSHORE REVENUE
Washington, D.C.--Attorney General Buddy Caldwell, on behalf of Louisiana, filed a civil lawsuit last
week against the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) over the federal government’s redrawing of the Gulf
boundaries that determine how states receive mineral royalties.
At stake in the suit are ... click here for more on this story
 CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
Thibodaux: The Bayou Country Children’s Museum broke ground December 9th and is now in the midst of
construction on the 12,700 square foot building.
Byron Talbot Construction Co. is the general contractor and estimates the building will be complete within
eight months. Paulus Designs, design ... click here for more on this story
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GRAND ISLE ARRESTS FOR NOVEMBER 24 - DECEMBER 14
Listed are the Grand Isle arrests:
NOVEMBER 24, 2011
Rhonda Scioneaux, 43, 128 Cypress Lane, Grand Isle. Domestic abuse battery.
NOVEMBER 25, 2011
Tyler Smith, 20, 114 Palmetto St., Golden Meadow. Grand Isle warrant (contempt of court), Lafourche
Parish warrant (2 cts) contempt of court.
DEC ... click here for more on this story
HUH, NO GUMBO FOR CHRISTMAS?
A Christmas story and memories of long ago
By: Wanda Griffin Bolgiano
Contributing Writer
“Whew”, I exhaled as I wiped my sweaty brow feeling relieved because the turkey feast was over and the
Christmas countdown was on!
With the Thanksgiving holiday being over, Santa’s arrival would b ... click here for more on this story
MOTORCYCLIST KILLED IN CRASH DURING PURSUIT
Shortly before 1:00 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, Louisiana State Police Troopers began investigating a
motorcycle crash on LA 308 south of Thibodaux.
According to the investigating Troopers, a motorcycle was traveling northbound on LA 308 when a
Trooper observed the motorcycle speeding at 77 mph i ... click here for more on this story
ARREST REPORT, DECEMBER 25
The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those
individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be
presumed innocent until proved guilty.
DECEMBER 17, 2011
Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office
Eric Areval ... click here for more on this story
THINK SAFETY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
BATON ROUGE – It’s the holiday visitor you don’t want to hear from—a trooper at your front door
making a death notification for a family member. Unfortunately, dozens of families in Louisiana may
receive just such a visit this holiday season, and troopers are asking drivers to be mindful of the ... click here for more on this story
.jpg) CAJUN CRUISERS TOY RUN
The Cajun Cruisers Motorcycle Club held their annual Toy Run this past weekend at the Rouse's
Supermarket in Larose. Santa and his helper handed out 256 gifts to children from the ages of one week to
15 years old.
The young girl shown above squeals with delight as Santa hands over her present.
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CLOVELLY BOAT LAUNCH STILL SEEMS DESTINED TO CLOSE AT THE END OF THE YEAR
By Buster Avera
Contributing Writer
As of the December 13th Parish Council meeting, the following is to be noted about the closure of the
Clovelly Boat Launch.
Parish President Charlotte Randolph stated before the council that she had a meeting with the land
manager, Harald Warner, of the ... click here for more on this story
ARREST REPORT, DECEMBER 21
The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those
individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be
presumed innocent until proved guilty.
DECEMBER 15, 2011
Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office
Michael Ber ... click here for more on this story
NLLD PROPOSES CREATIVE REVENUE TOOL TO FUND UPCOMING PROJECTS
By Buster Avera
Contributing Writer
Last Wednesday night in Thibodaux, the North Lafourche Conservation, Levee and Drainage District
(NLLD) board took its first steps toward creating revenue to fund its many projects.
Agreeing on a long-term goal of needing multi-million dollar funding to do ... click here for more on this story
WHEN APPROACHED BY DOOR-TO-DOOR SALESPEOPLE SHERIFF WEBRE REMINDS CITIZENS TO BE CAUTIOUS
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to be cautious when approached by door-to-
door salespeople, especially during this holiday season.
“We have handled dozens of complaints in past years from citizens who reported being pressured and
intimidated by door-to-door salespeop ... click here for more on this story
LAFOURCHE PARISH PRESIDENT ALONG WITH PARISH AND STATE OFFICIALS ENCOURAGE U.S. COAST GUARD TO LIVE UP TO OIL SPILL “TRANSITION PLAN”
(Washington, D.C.) – A parish and state delegation including Coastal Protection and Restoration
Authority Director Garret Graves and Lafourche Parish President Charlotte Randolph met with U.S. Coast
Guard Admiral Paul F. Zukunft last week in an effort to convince the USCG to honor its 2010 Gul ... click here for more on this story
"TURNING THE TIDE" DOCUMENTARY TO AIR ON LOUISIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING
Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) will air Turning the Tide, a 90-minute, high-definition documentary
for regional and national broadcast that presents an in-depth examination of proposed solutions,
proven strategies and bold engineering that can "turn the tide" on the national crisis unfoldin ... click here for more on this story
BIG ACHIEVEMENTS FOR THE LA 1 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN 2011
(Thibodaux, LA) - The LA 1 Coalition achieved significant successes in 2011, despite losing out on its
latest bid for a federal transportation grant to fund the next phase of the critical LA 1 Improvement
Project.
Major achievements and milestones over the past year include the December 9 open ... click here for more on this story
 WHAT IS HE WAITING FOR?
With his tail wagging, it wasn’t quite clear just what this little dog was waiting for outside the Galliano Food
Store last week. Was it Santa? Or maybe he was just wishing someone would throw him a treat. We may
never know! ... click here for more on this story
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DISTRICT ATTORNEY AND SHERIFF CONDUCT CHILD SUPPORT ROUNDUP
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre and District Attorney Cam Morvant were on hand Wednesday
morning, December 14th in Thibodaux as members of four agencies fanned out across the area for a
roundup of “deadbeat” parents who are behind in their child support payments.
Arrest warrants were prep ... click here for more on this story
 FISH FRENZY WINNER
Lafourche Ford-Lincoln in Lockport recently wrapped up their new Facebook promotional competition with
a prize drawing. Over 3000 people participated in the contest. The winner of the X-Box 360 prize, drawn
Wednesday from the top 30, was Phillip Dupont (center). Pictured with Phillip is Lafourc ... click here for more on this story
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COUNCIL WRAPS UP FINAL MEETING OF THE YEAR
Issues include use of library funds, hiring an auditor
By Buster Avera
Contributing Writer
The last regular meeting of the Lafourche Parish Council for 2011 was held Tuesday at the Mathews
Government Complex. After the niceties, there quickly came the sparring between administration and ... click here for more on this story
ARREST REPORT, DECEMBER 18
The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those
individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be
presumed innocent until proved guilty.
DECEMBER 11, 2011
Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office
Trina Fri ... click here for more on this story
BURGLARY SUSPECTS APPREHENDED AFTER CRASHING INTO MUSEUM
Two men were arrested following an early morning pursuit Tuesday that ended when the suspects
crashed their vehicle into a Lockport museum.
Jardon Lirette, 20, of 111 Mathilde Lane, and Jessie Bergeron, 22, of 308 Lydia Street, both of Gray, La.,
are each facing several charges after attemptin ... click here for more on this story
NEW JAIL COMMITTEE STILL HAS NO PLAN
Use of library “surplus” money still an option
By: Buster Avera
Contributing Writer
Maybe it’s the season, or maybe it’s the end of the year and new members are to be appointed in 2012,
but the New Jail Committee continues to do little in its goal of building a new jail. Except for a
pre ... click here for more on this story
OFFICE OF MOTOR VEHICLES ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSURES
BATON ROUGE - Commissioner Nick Gautreaux of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety - Office of
Motor Vehicles states that OMV Headquarters and all statewide field offices will be closed for the following
holidays.
- Friday, December 23rd
- Monday, December 26th
- Friday, December 30th
- ... click here for more on this story
A REMINDER FOR HUNTERS: PARKING ON INTERSTATE AND HIGHWAY SHOULDERS PROHIBITED
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is reminding hunters that parking on shoulders
and grassy areas along interstates and highways are illegal and strictly prohibited.
Louisiana State Police are aware of an increasing number of vehicles that are being parked on roadway
s ... click here for more on this story
 CELEBRATIONS UNLIMITED GRAND OPENING
Owners and managers of Celebrations Unlimited, LLC, held a grand opening of their new store Saturday. The newest member of the south Lafourche community is located at 107 W. 869th St., in Cut Off, (next to the new State Bank).
Pictured are owners Annette Lefort White and Nathan White, along with co ... click here for more on this story
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 GALLIANO WOMAN CHARGED WITH THIRD DWI
Early last Friday morning, December 9, around 2 a.m., a deputy was working a detail at L’Esprit Lounge,
located at 18604 West Main Street in Galliano, when another deputy arrived to assist as the bar was
closing.
While on scene, they observed a white truck in the parking lot travel in reverse ... click here for more on this story
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 BASKETBALL COURT DEDICATION
The New Orleans Hornets and BP have teamed up to refurbish seven basketball courts in south Louisiana
this year. Monday, a dedication and ribbon cutting was held at Cheniere Playground on Grand Isle, marking
the eighth court refurbished by the Hornets and ... click here for more on this story
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ARREST REPORT, DECEMBER 14
The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those
individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be
presumed innocent until proved guilty.
DECEMBER 6, 2011
Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office
Danielle Mer ... click here for more on this story
QUALIFYING COMPLETED FOR GRAND ISLE ELECTIONS
Camardelle elected to another term as Mayor
Qualifying for municipal elections in Grand Isle closed on Friday, with longtime Mayor David Camardelle
winning another four-year term in office when no one qualified to run against him in elections scheduled
for March 24. However there will be pol ... click here for more on this story
DETECTIVES SEEKING SUSPECT IN RACELAND ARMED ROBBERY
A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted for an armed robbery that
occurred Wednesday evening in Raceland.
Deputies responded to 3970 Highway 1 in reference to an armed robbery at Payday Loans of Raceland. At
the close of business Wednesday at 5:00 p.m., w ... click here for more on this story
RACELAND COUPLE ARRESTED FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER AFTER ARGUMENT ENDS IN SHOOTING
A Raceland couple was arrested and charged with attempted second-degree murder. Jeremiah K. Lyons,
26, and his wife Felissa Triplett, 29, both of 3722 Highway 1, Lot 2 in Raceland, were arrested
Wednesday evening after an incident where Triplett handed Lyons a shotgun that he used to shoot
ano ... click here for more on this story
DEPARTMENTS OF INSURANCE AND REVENUE URGE PROPERTY OWNERS TO CLAIM CITIZENS REBATE BEFORE DECEMBER 31 DEADLINE
Baton Rouge: Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon and Department of Revenue Deputy Assistant
Secretary Gary Matherne are urging those who have had a property and casualty insurance policy on
their property during the last four years to claim the rebate for the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance ... click here for more on this story
ARREST REPORT, DECEMBER 11
The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those
individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be
presumed innocent until proved guilty.
DECEMBER 1, 2011
Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office
Scott Guidry ... click here for more on this story
 LOVE LIGHTS A TREE
In honor of, or in memory of – Lady of the Sea Hospital’s Love Lights a Tree program does both. This year
the hospital held the event on Tuesday, December 6 with participants either honoring the memory of a
loved one who’s lost the battle with cancer or honoring the survivors. ... click here for more on this story
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THIBODAUX MAN DIES IN CRASH AT THE DES ALLEMANDS BRIDGE
Louisiana State Police Troop C investigated a fatal crash on U.S. Hwy. 90 west at the Des Allemands
Bridge early last week.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2006 Ford Ranger, driven by Garrett Russ, age 48, of
Thibodaux, was traveling west on US 90 in the right lane and for unknown r ... click here for more on this story
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TICKET IS A HOT ONE
High demand sends prices soaring
If you would like a ticket to watch the LSU Tigers play the Alabama Crimson Tide for the BCS National
Championship on January 9 in the Mercedes Benz Superdome, it will cost you, especially if purchasing a
ticket on the secondary brokerage market.
While face ... click here for more on this story
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