Houma Traffic & Community News

Crews placing new concrete on the roadway will slow traffic next week between Martin Luther King Boulevard and West Lake Mead Boulevard.

Louisiana's pedestrian deaths hit 161 in 2025, driving the third annual "1 Million Steps 2 Safety" 5K to stress that road safety is a shared duty....

Hurricane Isaias outer bands flooded Highway 23 at Tidewater Road, triggering a voluntary evacuation order in Venice.

• Road conditions: Tidewater...

Terrebonne High took a 49-0 loss to Hahnville on Thursday night. Watch the Friday Night Football highlights tonight at 11 p.m. on NOLA 38, the CW, with a replay at midnight on WGNO.

Houma Junior High families, mark your calendars for Quiz Bowl practice on October 13, 2026. Add the event to your personal calendar now for a quick local schools update.

Edison Chouest's LaShip yard in Terrebonne Parish will build 10 of the Navy's 30 new autonomous vessels under the $1.2 billion contract, delivering a...

Louisiana officials are highlighting shared responsibility during Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month to cut fatal crashes.

• Pedestrians: Wear bright...

Terrebonne Parish remains largely silent on whether personal data was stolen in the Sept. 30 cyberattack, refusing to confirm if public or employee...

The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office needs tips on the whereabouts of 51-year-old Kiley Gonzales, a Houma man known to work on fishing vessels who...

Abandoned vessels in Chauvin bayous create navigation hazards and storm risks just as a new system brews in the Gulf.

• Immediate dangers: Sunken...

• Shavontai Heaven Bickhan, 23, was arrested after a disturbance at a Hollywood Road business on October 6.
• She faces charges of Terrorizing and two...

Terrebonne Parish residents can once again pay utility bills online after last week's suspected cyberattack forced in-person payments.

• Convenience...

Terrebonne and Lafourche residents can directly influence FY 2027–2028 highway spending by joining the upcoming public hearing.

• Attend in person:...

The Bayou Arts Fest brings free music, culture, and family fun to downtown Houma on October 10.

• Music lineup features headliner Zebra plus other...

Terrebonne Parish residents can get sandbags as Tropical Storm Isaias strengthens toward the Gulf Coast.

• Terrebonne Parish Civic Center: 346 Civic...

Louisiana ranked 49th overall, making it the second-least safe state.

• Financial safety and emergency preparedness both placed 49th
• Third-most...

Three promotions reinforce Houma Police Department command across specialized units, investigations, and patrol supervision.

• Captain Nicole Voisin...

Drivers can save at these top spots based on GasBuddy data:

• Walmart at 214 W Main St, Thibodaux: $3.55
• Murphy USA at 412 N Canal Blvd, Thibodaux: $3.58
• 24/7 Discount at 7415 W Park Ave, Houma: $3.59
• Marathon at 8058 W Park Ave, Houma: $3.62

A crash was reported at W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd & S Flower Dr, prompting code 3 ambulance traffic response to 450 West MLK. Drivers should proceed with caution as official details emerge.

The annual DOTD public hearing lets locals review and comment on the FY 2027-2028 Highway Priority Program for Terrebonne, Lafourche, and Grand...