Local – The Times of Houma/Thibodaux

4 days ago · The Krewe of Kajuns has announced that they will celebrate the "Rock of Ages" on March 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM, featuring Grand Marshal Billy Gaston of Cajun Man Swamp Tours.

Aug 30, 2024 · The Houma Police Department is pleased to announce significant progress in the investigation into the shooting at Thirsyt's Bar on June 30, 2024. Thanks to diligent efforts and collaboration, all of the five suspects have been taken into custody

Houma Tunnel scheduled closures announced

On October 9, 2024, officers responded to several calls reporting multiple gunshots in the 400 Block of Engeron Street. Upon arrival, officers located approximately 25 spent casings near a residence.

Dec 14, 2024 · Using the model of the Harry Thompson Center in New Orleans, Heidi and Gary created the Firm Foundation with the mission of providing a safe, calm, and caring refuge for those experiencing homelessness, and with the guiding idea that everyone deserves to have their basic needs met.

Feb 3, 2024 · From Houma Police Chief Travis Theriot: At approximately 11:10 p.m., February 2, 2024, during the Krewe of Hercules parade in downtown Houma, in the area of the Whitney Bank building, a fight broke out during which an individual pulled a firearm. Shots were fired into the air, but no one was struck. Property damage to the Whitney Bank building was sustained.

Dec 29, 2023 · 2023 brought a wide variety of news in our community. From tragedies to successes, our newspaper strived to to be there and offer you coverage of the events that define our area.

On June 18, 2024, the Houma Police Department responded to a shooting incident in the 2600 block of Daniel Turner Ct. Officers received a call reporting that a victim had been shot in the shoulder and was en route to the local hospital.

Apr 5, 2023 · At approximately 12:04pm, the Houma Fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle crash on the corner of Honduras and Lafayette Street. A vehicle drove into a building and a pedestrian was also struck.