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1 week ago | dailycomet.com | Mikey DiLullo

It's time for fans like you to vote for the Postseason Softball Player of the Year among Houma-Thibodaux area high schools. Among the candidates, all of them were named All-State performers and led their teams to the playoffs, with many even making an appearance in Sulphur. A few even won state championships. Voting is open now and runs until the end of the day Thursday, with the winners announced online next Friday. For more a full list of nominees and more information on them, you can click here.

1 week ago | dailycomet.com | Mikey DiLullo

Mikey DiLulloHouma Courier-Thibodaux Daily CometSoftball season is over, and in the Houma-Thibodaux area, 11 players were named All-State. Those 11 represented four different schools. Here's a look at every local All-State player:Lilia Alleman, sophomore, AssumptionAlleman established herself as the ace of the pitching staff in 2025, being named All-State in Class 4A.

1 week ago | dailycomet.com | Colin Campo

Colin CampoHouma Courier-Thibodaux Daily CometA power cable in Houma failed, affecting 540 customers in the city. According to Terrebonne Parish Utilities Director Ernest Brown a roughly 30-year-old cable failed Tuesday, May 27, in the city. The power surges took place between 6:48 and 8:30 p.m. The cable was located near Payne Street and fed the Sherwood community, Terrebonne Parish Communications Director Robbie Lee said. “It was due to a bad cable, a bad cable that failed,” Brown said.

1 week ago | dailycomet.com | Colin Campo

Colin CampoHouma Courier-Thibodaux Daily CometAbout 13 people are estimated to be living on the streets in Houma. Local organizations like Start Corp. offer support services but struggle to help those with substance abuse problems or who refuse to participate in programs. Parish President Jason Bergeron is working with community groups to address gaps in existing programs for mental health, substance abuse and homelessness.

1 week ago | dailycomet.com | Colin Campo

Senator's Circle repairs are projected to begin June 19, pending an environmental assessment. Bayou Towers will be demolished, but the timeline is uncertain due to FEMA assessments and the removal of emergency equipment. Senator’s Circle and Bayou Towers both stand stagnant, stuck in legal processes, nearly four years after Hurricane Ida. Senator’s Circle may see some progress next month.