Vote in Round 2 of the 2026 Girls High School Athlete of the Year poll

Voting for the second round of the 2026 Girls High School Athlete of the Year poll is open. Cast your ballot now.

Terrebonne Parish government's private meetings raise questions

The Terrebonne Parish Council Members met with the parish president in small groups to discuss the future $4.5 million in ...

Supreme Court rules in indictment against Louisiana attorney general

Though the Supreme Court didn't dismiss the case against Republican Attorney General Liz Murrill, it did pause the process.
The Houma Courier

Private Terrebonne meetings draw legal questions

Terrebonne private talks on $4.5M museum grant spark legal, transparency questions ...

Louisiana police officers indicted in visa fraud conspiracy case

Four police officers and a business owner have been indicted for forging police reports in order to obtain U-Visas for foreign nationals.
The Houma Courier

Vote in second round of Boys High School Athlete of the Year poll

The first round of voting is done, and 16 athletes have advanced into the second round of the 2026 Boys High School Athlete of the Year poll. All of the contenders earned their way in by winning a ...

Louisiana Department of Health reports restaurant inspections June 7-14

The Houma Courier obtained food safety inspection information for the week of June 7-14 from the Louisiana Department of ...

Lafayette chef wins Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off championship

Lafayette chef Kris Allen won the 2026 Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off, earning the King of Louisiana Seafood title and advancing to a national competition.
The Houma Courier

Barbara Wilkerson Ward

Barbara Wilkerson Ward, a native of Houma LA, departed this life on June 27, 2026, at the age of 78. Born July 27, 1947, Barbara was a graduate of Southdown High School and was employed by CVS ...