Houma Traffic & Community News

Houma families prepare to lay stabbing victims to rest.

Bayou Blue Pontoon Bridge closed to vehicle traffic until further notice due to a computer control system problem.

• Marine access continues: Bridge...

St. Charles Elementary has completed a 13,000+ sq ft addition with eight classrooms plus safety upgrades like single-point entry and a new drop-off driveway, restoring the campus after Hurricane Ida and expanding capacity for Lafourche students.

Seven tons of trash already removed from Elmer’s Island this year as BTNEP volunteers continue battling marine debris on the Gulf shoreline. Locals...

The Houma Tunnel will close for inspections and repairs, causing major weekend disruptions.

• Closed 7 AM–5 PM Saturday, September 26 and Sunday,...

Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter is waiving adoption fees Sept. 18-30 for the Empty the Shelters event, reimbursing the shelter to free up space for...

The $56 million Boudreaux Canal Bridge replacement on LA 56 is moving forward with bids due October 14, delivering long-term reliability for...

Burn bans are lifting across much of southwest Louisiana, yet the worsening drought keeps grass fire risks high. Officials stress monitoring any outdoor burns closely, as dry vegetation can ignite and spread quickly even without bans.

Get ready for Houma Herofest with this practical visitor guide.

• Sept 17 (Thu): 5-10 p.m. Christian worship night in Civic Center lot, no alcohol
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• Houma stabbings focus: Keegan Soleil faces first-degree murder charges after fatally stabbing four people and injuring a young boy; prior stabbing...

Todd Anthony Billiot, 45, of Dulac, was last seen in Terrebonne Parish around September 6. Family reported him missing on September 10 after not...

Terrebonne General's $80 million investment in the new 145,000-square-foot Healthy Lifestyles Center will expand local access to fitness, wellness, rehab and community programs. Construction starts now with completion expected in mid-2028.

Could a JODY Alert improve public awareness and help identify drivers who flee serious Louisiana crashes?

• Faster reach: Alerts would use...

В Хуме стартуют мероприятия с живой музыкой и шопингом в помещении. Tara Morvant из Explore Houma представляет обзор событий.

The 6th annual Maw Maw Walker returns October 3 to downtown Houma, drawing thousands to 18 locally owned stops with live music and a parade float to...

• Heat safety priority: Mid-90s temperatures with heat indices reaching 98-102 will make it feel hotter through the afternoon
• Sudden downpours...

• State regulators rejected SLECA's plan to abandon three electric lines serving dozens of Terrebonne and Lafourche camps, upholding an administrative...

One small action by Houma residents can make a real difference. About 80% of marine litter starts on land, and wind plus rain carry it from streets...

The Cut Off Youth Center hosts its 58th Annual Hurricane Festival Sept. 25-27, a key fundraiser for local youth programs.

• What to expect: Carnival...

State DOTD leaders now expect the Long-Allen Bridge to reopen by the end of the year with a ribbon-cutting, weather permitting, after more structural...