Daily Comet

The Daily Comet is a newspaper based in Thibodaux, Louisiana, USA. It reports on news and events in Lafourche, Assumption, the west bank of St. James, and the northern region of Terrebonne parishes.

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Louisiana Legislature examines proposal to offer TOPS to some medical students

3 days ago | dailycomet.com | Piper Hutchinson

Louisiana lawmakers are considering a bill to extend TOPS tuition awards to students attending out-of-state medical and dental schools, provided they return to Louisiana to practice. The bill aims to address Louisiana's physician shortage, particularly in rural parishes. Recipients would be required to work in Louisiana for three years after graduation or repay the aid. The program is estimated to cost $1.3 million annually after four years.
TOPS tweaks trouble cofounder Taylor: ‘Let’s not throw the baby out with the bath water’

3 days ago | dailycomet.com | Piper Hutchinson

Piper HutchinsonLouisiana IlluminatorPhyllis Taylor, widow of TOPS creator Patrick F. Taylor, spoke out against proposed changes to the Louisiana scholarship program. House Bill 77 would create a flat rate for TOPS awards, increasing costs for some students and decreasing them for others. The bill aims to address perceived funding inequities among Louisiana universities but could increase costs for LSU students.
We turned ourselves into action figures using AI. Here’s how it went.

1 week ago | dailycomet.com | Greta Cross

Social media users are once again using artificial intelligence to turn themselves into cartoon characters − this time, action figures and Barbie-like dolls. As part of the so-called "Barbie Box Challenge," folks are sharing photos of themselves, alongside a specifically-worded prompt, to OpenAI's ChatGPT in hopes of receiving a custom digital doll that looks just like them, with their favorite accessories, all sealed in plastic.
Vote here for Houma-Thibodaux area boys, girls High School Basketball Players of the Year

1 week ago | dailycomet.com | Mikey DiLullo

High school basketball season is over, so it's time for fans to vote on the postseason boys and girls basketball players of the year. Ten boys and 10 girls are nominated, each of whom made an All-State team, but it's up to fans like you to vote for the winners. For more information on the girls' candidates, click here and here. For more information on the boys, click here. Voting is open now and runs until the end of the day on Sunday, with the winners announced online next Monday.
High School Basketball: Every Houma-Thibodaux boys basketball player to make All-State

1 week ago | dailycomet.com | Mikey DiLullo

Mikey DiLulloHouma Courier-Thibodaux Daily CometHigh school basketball season is over. The All-State teams were released in opening days of the offseason, and the Houma-Thibodaux area is well-represented. In total, 10 boys basketball players made All-State teams in 2025, representing nine different schools and four different classes.
High School Basketball: Every Houma-Thibodaux All-State girls player in Classes 4A and 5A

2 weeks ago | dailycomet.com | Mikey DiLullo

With All-State teams announced for high school basketball, the Houma-Thibodaux area had representatives in each of the five classes. In the top two — Classes 4A and 5A — the area had 10 representatives, with seven different schools having at least one player make either first-team, second-team, or honorable mention.
Louisiana shrimpers brace for bad season after Trump pauses tariffs

2 weeks ago | dailycomet.com | Colin Campo

Proposed tariffs on imported shrimp were seen as a potential lifeline for struggling U.S. shrimpers. A 90-day pause on the tariffs has brought short-term certainty but dashed hopes for immediate relief. Domestic shrimpers say unfair trade practices by some countries have decimated their industry. Domestic shrimpers were hopeful that tariffs announced by President Donald Trump would help them survive unequal trade practices. But after the stock market plummeted, those tariffs are paused.
High School Basketball: Every Houma-Thibodaux All-State girls player in Classes 1A, 2A, 3A

2 weeks ago | dailycomet.com | Mikey DiLullo

Mikey DiLulloHouma Courier-Thibodaux Daily CometWith the 2024-25 high school basketball season over, all-state teams have been released. On the girls side, the Houma-Thibodaux area had all-state representatives in each of the five classes. In Classes 1A, 2A, and 3A, four players made all-state teams, representing three different schools. Zya Broden, senior, St. JamesBroden helped the Wildcats to an appearance in the Division III non-select playoffs while being named All-State honorable mention.
Terrebonne Water District begins $1.3 million water tower maintenance

2 weeks ago | dailycomet.com | Colin Campo

Terrebonne Parish Water District 1 is investing $1.3 million in maintenance for water towers and standpipes. Engineers are working to extend the lifespan of these crucial water storage units, which are valued in the millions of dollars. The South Terrebonne Standpipe, holding 3 million gallons of drinking water, is undergoing maintenance including rust spot treatment and recoating. Multiple engineering firms are involved in the project to ensure quality and accountability.
Vote for Thibodaux Regional Health System Athletes of the Week

2 weeks ago | dailycomet.com | Mikey DiLullo

Mikey DiLulloHouma Courier-Thibodaux Daily CometIt's time once again for fans to vote for the Thibodaux Regional Health System Athletes of the Week in Houma-Thibodaux area high school sports. Each week, four boys and four girls are nominated, but it's up to fans like you to vote for the winners. Voting is open now and runs until the end of the day on Thursday, with the winners announced online on Friday.