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Assumption Parish: Residents received $67.85 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.9% of income in Assumption Parish, providing an average of $3,293 per capita to residents.

By Houma-Thibodaux News | Apr 13, 2025

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Lafourche Parish: Medicaid dependency reached 5.7% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.7% of income in Lafourche Parish, providing an average of $2,984 per capita to residents.

By Houma-Thibodaux News | Apr 6, 2025

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Utility company inquiries to be addressed by Louisiana official in Houma

By Houma-Thibodaux News | Apr 2, 2025

A representative from the office of Public Service Commissioner Jean-Paul Coussan will be on hand to assist residents with queries related to utility services under the Louisiana Public Service Commission.

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Terrebonne Parish: Medicaid made up 8% of total income in 2022

By Houma-Thibodaux News | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 8% of income in Terrebonne Parish, providing an average of $3,880 per capita to residents.

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Terrebonne Parish Library announces upcoming Battle of the Books competition

By Houma-Thibodaux News | Mar 28, 2025

The Terrebonne Parish Library System, in collaboration with Synergy Bank, has announced the return of the Battle of the Books competition.

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Louisiana awards funds for Terrebonne Parish water project in floodplain

By Houma-Thibodaux News | Mar 26, 2025

The Louisiana Office of Community Development – Disaster Recovery (LOCD-DR) has allocated funds to the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government (TPCG) for a water project.

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Inventory Tax Advisory Commission faces potential dissolution pending state vote

By Houma-Thibodaux News | Mar 25, 2025

The Inventory Tax Advisory Commission is scheduled to meet on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Terrebonne Parish Council Meeting Room.

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Terrebonne Parish plans online auction for surplus adjudicated property

By Houma-Thibodaux News | Mar 24, 2025

The Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government (TPCG) has announced an online auction for surplus adjudicated property.

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Public invited to second meeting on Hurricane Francine recovery plan

By Houma-Thibodaux News | Mar 22, 2025

The Louisiana Office of Community Development - Disaster Recovery is inviting public participation in the second virtual meeting for Hurricane Francine recovery efforts.

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Assumption Parish: Income Maintenance dependency reached 3.1% in 2022

By Houma-Thibodaux News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.1% of income in Assumption Parish, providing an average of $1,724 per capita to residents.

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Meeting set for girls' softball coaches on March 20

By Houma-Thibodaux News | Mar 18, 2025

A meeting for all girls' softball coaches is scheduled for March 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The event will take place at Dumas Auditorium, located at 301 West Tunnel Boulevard

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Tentative baseball game start dates released for various age groups

By Houma-Thibodaux News | Mar 18, 2025

The tentative start dates for the upcoming baseball season have been announced.

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Lafourche Parish: Income Maintenance made up 2.7% of total income in 2022

By Houma-Thibodaux News | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.7% of income in Lafourche Parish, providing an average of $1,391 per capita to residents.

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Terrebonne Parish Libraries plan butterfly release events this spring

By Houma-Thibodaux News | Mar 14, 2025

This spring, the Terrebonne Parish Library System is offering a unique opportunity for community members to witness the transformation of butterflies through an educational program.

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Jambalaya Writers’ Conference celebrates two decades in Houma

By Houma-Thibodaux News | Mar 14, 2025

The Terrebonne Parish Library System is set to host the 20th Annual Jambalaya Writers’ Conference on April 5, 2025, at the Main Library in Houma, Louisiana.