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Tarpon Rodeo

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 22:14:47 -0700

The Grand Isle International Tarpon Rodeo draws thousands of people to Grand Isle, La. every July for big fish and plenty of good times.

Tarpon Rodeo Media Day

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:35:33 -0700

Tarpon Rodeo officials hosted a deep-sea fishing trip about 27 miles offshore from Port Fourchon.

2008 Tarpon Rodeo Kid's Crab Races Day 3

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:00:27 -0700

Children and adults alike jump up and down in an effort to lure their crab to the finish line.

2008 Tarpon Rodeo Day 1

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:53:56 -0700

Weighmaster Martin Bourgeois and Courier/Daily Comet Sports Editor Brent St. Germain talk about how this year's rodeo is shaping up.

2007 Tarpon Rodeo

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 17:57:31 -0700

Anglers come into the weigh station with catches.

Crab Race

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:27:40 -0700

2007 Tarpon Rodeo Crab Race

Aug. 18, 2009 State Senate Runoff

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 07:17:15 -0700

Brent Callais and Norby Chabert participate in the August 18, 2009 State Senate Runoff Debate.

Senate Debate, July 16

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:24:17 -0700

Senate candidates debate, July 16, 2009

State Senate Debate, July 14

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:10:25 -0700

July 14, 2009 State Senate Debate

Raw Video: Space Station Gets a Porch

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 10:25:34 -0700

Astronauts working inside and out installed a porch for experiments on Japan's enormous space station lab Saturday. (July 19)

Magnificent Desolation Found on the Moon

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 10:38:35 -0700

Ten words by Astronaut Neil Armstrong still echo man's achievements in space 40 years after the Apollo 11 landing. (July 19)

Raw Video: Neil Armstrong Makes Rare Appearance

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 10:45:49 -0700

Apollo 11 commander Neil Armstrong made a rare public appearance at the National Aviation Hall of Fame. He helped induct Edward White, who made America's first spacewalk. (July 19)

Apollo 11: 40 Years Later Some Refuse to Believe

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 19:25:37 -0700

Forty years after Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon some still insist the entire mission was a hoax put on by the federal government. (July 19)

Nutria fur coats

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:27:12 -0800

The animal might not be pretty, but nutria fur can be used for beautiful coats, hats, vests, blankets and linings for various garments.

Jay Thomas fired

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:54:20 -0800

Nicholls Athletic Director Rob Bernardi weighs in on the football coach's firing and where the program will go from here.

Green cars

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:24:56 -0800

With more and more people going green, who in the area drives an environmentally-friendly vehicles?

Swine Flu vaccines at Nicholls

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:31:27 -0800

The local university hasn't had any confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus, and officials hope to keep it that way.

Military Looks for Stress Before Deployments

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:46:57 -0800

For years, US troops returning from combat suffering post-traumatic stress disorder went untreated until they came home. Now the military is looking at ways to treat stress while G.I.'s are deployed. (Nov. 20)

Former Globetrotter continues to speak before students

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:13:10 -0800

With a slew of wise-cracks and the signature basketball tricks of the Harlem Globetrotters, Melvin Adams returned this week to visit Terrebonne schools.

Preps Preview: Regionals

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:15:04 -0800

Five local teams survived the first round of the playoffs. Brent, Chris and Kelly discuss each team's chances.

Crane Collapse

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:37:48 -0800

A crane collapse this afternoon at Elevating Boats in Houma left a 30-year-old worker dead and another in critical condition, according to the Terrebonne Sheriff's Office.

Marine debris art

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:00:52 -0800

Nicholls art students teamed up with the Biology Department to create large artworks based on trash found along shorelines.

Veterans Day at Nicholls

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:06:08 -0800

Local veterans and students participate in a Veterans Day ceremony last week.

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:19:51 -0800

The Nicholls vocal group sings the national anthem at the Veterans Day ceremony on campus.

Wet conditions affect sugarcane yields

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:52:50 -0800

Wet weather is affecting Louisiana’s sugarcane harvest. LSU AgCenter sugarcane specialist Dr. Ben Legendre reports some farmers are bringing more mud and trash to the mills than sugarcane, which is hurting yields.

Lafourche Chamber Banquet

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:40:55 -0800

The Lafourche Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual banquet at the Cut Off Youth Center

Thibodauxville Fall Festival

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:07:51 -0800

Arts, Crafts, Food and much more! Festivities begin Nov. 14 at 8:30am. Go to http://www.thibodeauxville.com/ for more info.

Preps Preview: Playoffs edition

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:10:23 -0800

Eight local schools made it to the playoffs. The sports staff discusses all the matchups, including the rematch in Galliano.

Veterans Day

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:53:47 -0800

Mulberry Elementary School students celebrated Veterans Day with an assembly at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center

Backwards runner

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:44:27 -0800

Think running a half-marathon is hard? Try doing it backward, as Richard Strasbourg will later this year in his attempt to enter the Guiness Book of World Records.

Yappy hour

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:48:34 -0800

The gathering at Pet Express in Houma lets dogs, as well as their owners, socialize.

Turkey Shoot

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:55:54 -0800

The Vacherie-Gheens Community Center raised money Saturday by holding a "Turkey Shoot."

Finishing the gumbo

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:19:29 -0800

Visit our Bayou Gourmet page at http://www.houmatoday.com/bayougourmet for more videos on how to make the rest of the components that make a gumbo.

Relic draws prayers, smiles and some tears

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:54:33 -0800

The relic comes from Mary Magdalene. Tradition and scripture maintain she was forgiven of grave sins by Jesus Christ himself, washed the savior’s feet with her tears and hair, and was the first disciple to see the son of God following his resurrectio

Preps Preview: Week 10

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:12:34 -0800

As local teams fight for their playoffs lives, Matt and Teddy analyze the games.

Teen's death while texting and driving a warning to others

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:24:10 -0800

A national study shows 89 percent of citizens would like to see a ban on sending text messages while driving. The practice is already illegal in Louisiana, but studies also show that more people do it now than ever before, and young people are the wo

Launch of the Ingrid

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:32:45 -0800

Edison Chouest launched a 208-foot boat Tuesday afternoon.

Drew Brees press conference

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:30:58 -0800

The Saints quarterback talks about how the offense and defense feed off each other and how it has pushed the team to 7-0.

St. Mary Magdalene relic

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:53:25 -0800

The relic, which is on tour in the United States, stops at a Mandeville church before coming to Thibodaux.

Ghosts in Nicholls?

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:09:40 -0700

Nicholls Mass Communication senior Tony Ken Poon accompanies ghost hunters around Nicholls State University’s campus.

‘Streetcar' performance derailed; actors devastated

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:46:13 -0700

After eight weeks of constant practice, performance, carpentry and painting for around 18 cast and crew members, all shows of “Streetcar” were canceled Friday, the show's opening night, because of electrical problems that left the university's Talbot

Students learn the dangers of drugs

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:51:04 -0700

Wednesday morning around 350 students from Lockport Middle School were presented with real-world examples of the consequences illegal substances can have from Mark Goldman, a forensic investigator for the Lafourche Coroner’s Office.

Preps Preview: Week 9

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:46:36 -0700

Will Thibodaux quarterback Trovon Reed play this week? Teddy and Chris discuss all the local football games.

In the Huddle with Chip

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:43:43 -0700

Listen to Chip Didier as he coaches the Terrebonne volleyball against rival H.L. Bourgeois Wednesday afternoon.

How to make a roux: Part 2

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:17:49 -0700

Chef Randy Cheramie shows how to finish a medium-brown roux.

How to make a roux

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:16:21 -0700

Chef Randy Cheramie shows you how to make a roux and gives insight on different types of roux. Rouxs are used in many Cajun and French dishes.

Russell Sheppard's first career TD

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:54:43 -0700

The Tigers animated freshman quarterback describes his 69-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter of LSU's 31-10 win.

Les Miles postgame

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:49:18 -0700

LSU Head Football Coach Les Miles reacts to the Tigers 31-10 victory over Auburn.

Pirate Band

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:51:22 -0700

LaCache Middle School students gather to play music instead of going to recess.

Preps Preview: Week 8

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:56:02 -0700

Kelly and Brent talk about the tight race in District 8-5A and the arrival of Vandebilt's offense.

Steinway pianos at Nicholls

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:14:50 -0700

Nicholls State has four pianos built by Steinway, with plans for all the school's pianos to be Steinway models.

Hit and run barge strikes downtown marina

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:43:41 -0700

A wide barge travelling east on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway slammed into the Downtown Houma Marina this morning, causing significant damage to the bayou overlook.

Trip to Isle de Jean Charles

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:44:52 -0700

Members of the Terrebonne Parish Council visited Isle de Jean Charles residents to talk about relocating and remaining on the island.

Week 6: Saints Rout Giants, Vikings Win

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:55:03 -0700

The Saints routed the Giants, 48-27, in a meeting of unbeaten teams. Drew Brees had four touchdown passes in the win. Vikings rally to beat Baltimore, 33-31. Redskins lose third straight game to a winless team. (Oct. 18)

Fly-in

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:05:21 -0700

The Cajun Fly-in at Houma-Terrebonne Airport gave families an up-close look at a variety of civilian and military aircraft.

Preps Preview 7

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:23:25 -0700

Matt LeBlanc and Teddy Renois talk about this week's games.

Obama visits New Orleans

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:03:33 -0700

President Barack Obama promised New Orleans residents that his administration would never forget the city that was devastated by a hurricane and floods four years ago. (Oct. 15)

Sea Turtle Release

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:56:54 -0700

Endangered sea turtle was returned to Gulf of Mexico Wednesday by wildlife officials and marine rescue crews after being stranded during Hurr. Ike.

Relocation Discussion at Terrebonne Council Meeting

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:24:41 -0700

Current and former residents of Isle de Jean Charles as well as council members and residents of a proposed relocation site air their views on the issue of relocation.

The Hurricane Levee Band

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:12:52 -0700

The Hurricane Levee Band, which includes the general manager of the South Lafourche Levee District, plays a mix of classic rock, swamp pop, soul and Cajun French music.

Jindal announces $2.7 million for Fletcher's new campus

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:57:36 -0700

Plans for a new community college campus gained ground today after Gov. Bobby Jindal announced the state would give $2.7 million toward the project.

Bernadette Dugas with Mermaid's Masquerade

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:33:05 -0700

Bernadette Dugas, owner of Mermaid's Masquerade Costume shop in downtown Houma, talks about her colorful store and her love for costume-making.

LSU vs. Florida: players' postgame press conference

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:19:58 -0700

LSU running back Charles Scott, safety Chad Jones and right tackle Charles Alexander describe the Tigers 13-3 loss to Florida

Les Miles postgame press conference

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:46:10 -0700

LSU head football coach Les Miles discusses his team's performance in its loss to No. 1-ranked Florida.

LSU vs. Florida postgame: Urban Meyer press conference

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:36:31 -0700

Florida head football coach Urban Meyer's comments following his team's 13-3 win over LSU.

LSU vs. Florida postgame: Tim Tebow press conference

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:34:34 -0700

Florida's quarterback Tim Tebow on the Gators' 13-3 win.

LSU fans

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:48:29 -0700

Tiger faithful tailgate and make predictions before No. 4 LSU's game against No. 1 Florida.

Voice of the Wetlands Festival

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:11:04 -0700

Musician and advocate Tab Benoit talks about the annual Voice of the Wetlands Festival and its message.

Thibodaux Regional Medical Center

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:09:52 -0700

Thibodaux Regional Medical Center held a rally for health care quality Thursday.

Preps Preview: Week 6

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:43:43 -0700

Chris and Brent talk about the two surprise teams in 8-5A as well as the other big district matchups in the area.

Alumni Wall Ball Game

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:16:49 -0700

St. Bernadette alumni come back to play a game of Wall Ball. A game invented at the school six years ago.

The Journey of a Shoe

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:40:14 -0700

First Presbyterian Church of Houma is collecting new pairs of shoes to distribute to orphans and other children in need throughout the world via Shoes for Orphan Souls.To donate, call the church at 873-8136.

Center offers kids a safe site for visitations

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:10:43 -0700

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office’s new supervised visitation and exchange center, which opened Monday, will be used to keep parents involved in abusive relationships from using public, open places for visitation or custody transfers.

Tiger Bullets offer fix for drilling problem

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:05:58 -0700

An LSU AgCenter researcher’s work is benefiting two Louisiana companies, as well as the oil industry and the environment. Dr. Qinglin Wu in the School of Renewable Natural Resources has developed a process to recycle used plastic oil containers.

Moving to Higher Ground

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:10:26 -0700

Tired of constant flooding and hurricanes, some Native American residents of the Isle de Jean Charles are looking to relocate together in Bourg.

Monster Movie Madness

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:43:36 -0700

The annual Monster Movie Madness series happens at 6 p.m. each Monday in October at the Terrebonne Parish Main Library, 151 Library Drive, Houma. Admission is free and open to anyone 13 and up.

Pirogue Races

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:29:28 -0700

Nicholls held traditional pirogue races as part of homecoming festivities.

Ecumenical SongFest preview

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:02:23 -0700

Choirs prepare for this year's Ecumenical SongFest, set for 6 p.m. on Sunday at the First United Methodist Church of Christ.

Fatal plane crash

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:31:55 -0700

Sheriff Vernon Bourgeois and an Ashland North resident explain what might have happened in the single-engine airplane crash in east Houma.

Preps Preview: Week 4

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:48:25 -0700

Brent and Kelly highlight the big upcoming high school football matchups.

Constitution Week

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:16:50 -0700

Mayor Charles Caillouet speaks to Thibodaux Elementary students during Constitution Week.

Historic Bridge Destroyed By Fire

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:24:21 -0700

A historic wooden bridge crossing Caminada Pass in Grand Isle was destroyed by fire early Saturday morning.

Center Stage

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:28:55 -0700

The finals for Center Stage were held in the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center.

Fire department gets grant

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 08:23:21 -0700

Lafourche Parish's 11 fire departments received a federal grant of more than $780,000 for new portable radios that will allow them to work better during disasters.

Preps Preview: Week 3

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:16:23 -0700

Chris and Teddy highlight this week's matchups between S. Laf. and E.D.W. and A.H.S. and V.C.H.

Art After Dark

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:01:45 -0700

Local artists showcase their work in downtown Houma at Art After Dark.

Hate crime sentencing protest

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:03:21 -0700

People gather outside the Houma courthouse to protest what they believe was an unfair sentencing.

Houma Christian volleyball

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:53:00 -0700

The team's six seniors, who have spent at least 10 years together, share memories and laughs before a game.

Dularge black bear

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:44:27 -0700

For the last three weeks, a Louisiana Black Bear has been spotted in Dularge. Wildlife and Fisheries agents are trying to trap it.

Big Mike's BBQ Smokehouse

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:51:48 -0700

Owner Mike Lewis, as well as some loyal customers, talk about what makes Mike's BBQ Smokehouse on Barrow Street in Houma "the best barbecue place in town."

Interesting Room

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:24:12 -0700

Lee Roy Sevin of Theriot has a neat room full of unique artifacts ranging from wooden decoys to ostrich eggs.

Simply Sinatra

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:19:35 -0700

Simply Sinatra takes place at the Houma-Terrebonne Sept. 17 at 7p.m. Visit www.houmatoday.com/sinatra or www.dailycomet.com/sinatra for more information.

Norby Chabert Is Sworn In

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:30:22 -0700

Norby Chabert is sworn in as Louisiana State Senator for District 20 Thursday, Sep. 10, 2009 at the Houma Municipal Auditorium.

Preps Preview: Week 2

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:08:22 -0700

Brent St. Germain and Chris Singleton break down this week's high school football games.

Brazilian students grow their musical skills at NSU

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:44:06 -0700

Local musicians help promising violinists hone their craft.

Lafourche couple stand out among other state deputies

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:51:18 -0700

Sgt. David Robichaux and his wife, Charlene, of the Lafourche Sheriff's Office are the only married couple in the state to be certified firearms instructors by Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). Charlene became just the eighth woman in

Obama Challenges Nation's Students to Work Hard

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:55:29 -0700

In a pep talk that kept clear of politics, President Barack Obama on Tuesday challenged the nation's students to take pride and ownership in their education. (Sept. 8)

2009 Prep Preview: H.L. Bourgeois / South Lafourche

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:30:47 -0700

Coaches from H.L. Bourgeois and South Lafourche High Schools talk about the upcoming football season.

Matt and Teddy air it out

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 06:35:22 -0700

Matt LeBlanc and Teddy Renois discuss the upcoming high school football season.

Gustav and Ike flag dedication

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:16:22 -0700

Terrebonne and medical center officials speak about recovering from Gustav and Ike before revealing a flag that survived the storms.

Ellender / Terrebonne Prep Preview

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:44:16 -0700

Football coaches from Ellender and Terrebonne high schools talk about the upcoming season.

Gustav and Ike: Then and Now

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:51:40 -0700

Darrell Domangue describes the damage his Chauvin home sustained a year ago, as well as his family's recovery

2009 Prep Football Preview

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:55:38 -0700

South Terrebonne and Vandebilt Catholic football teams prepare for the upcoming season.

Senate race ends

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 22:01:27 -0700

Norby Chabert won the runoff for District 20's state senate seat against Brent Callais.

Terrebonne football jamboree

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:18:35 -0700

South Terrebonne, Terrebonne, H.L. Bourgeois and Ellender high schools gave fans a preview of football season. Video by Laura Bernheim.

2009 Prep Football

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:43:12 -0700

Local high school football teams get ready for the upcoming season.

Challenge Day

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:40:36 -0700

Vandebilt Catholic High School students participate in the Challenge Day workshop Wednesday, August 26, 2009. The goal of the workshop is to address issues such as bullying and intolerance and get students to open up and share with each other.

Striking Shrimpers Protest

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:38:20 -0700

Hundreds of striking shrimp fishermen protested along the banks of Bayou Grand Caillou Friday, furious about rock-bottom dockside prices just two weeks into the fall inshore shrimp season.

Terrebonne Teachers of the Year

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:57:00 -0700

The Terrebonne Foundation for Academic Excellence in Public Education honored its teachers and supporters.

Whiskey Island Restoration

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:13:18 -0700

Whiskey Island is one of the five islands making up Terrebonne’s rapidly disappearing Isles Dernieres barrier chain. Restoration of this island is underway.

After the shooting

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:49:05 -0700

Donald Bourg, a Terrebonne sheriff’s deputy, was shot three times while on duty and faces a long recovery.