https://abigailgauthier.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Abigail GauthierenSun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.lafourchegazette.com/announcements/one-story-one-time-the-children-s-advocacy-center-of-lafourche-reduces-trauma-for-abused/article_6a4c9abb-05c6-4518-8bdc-2797b6dd7b1f.htmlOn any given Monday morning, a child may approach their teacher, ready to disclose a violating experience that occurred over the weekend. Twenty years ago, that child may have told the same story seven painstaking times before prosecution could ensue. Today, in Lafourche Parish, they only have to tell it once.The Children's Advocacy Center of Lafourche has interviewed 3,904 children since its founding in 2005, and 70 children since the beginning of 2026. Based on trends from the past five years,...Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.lafourchegazette.com/announcements/one-story-one-time-the-children-s-advocacy-center-of-lafourche-reduces-trauma-for-abused/article_6a4c9abb-05c6-4518-8bdc-2797b6dd7b1f.htmlhttps://www.lafourchegazette.com/announcements/bayou-children-s-museum-expands-free-entry-program-to-reach-600-families-in-2026/article_078d5e50-4967-40e9-acad-c3a148d026a2.htmlSun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.lafourchegazette.com/announcements/bayou-children-s-museum-expands-free-entry-program-to-reach-600-families-in-2026/article_078d5e50-4967-40e9-acad-c3a148d026a2.htmlhttps://houmatimes.com/lifestyles/point-of-vue/where-mystery-meets-masterpiece/A brick layer. An outsider. Kenny Hill arrived in Chauvin, Louisiana, in 1988 with little more than a tent and an enduring artistic vision. For the following twelve years, Kenny would spend half of a year laying brick in Branson, Missouri. The other half a year, Kenny poured his soul into curating a vibrant, spiritual experience—the Chauvin Sculpture Garden. Nicholls Biology professor Dr. Gary LaFleur, who is affiliated with Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium, emphasized how unique Kenny’s...Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://houmatimes.com/lifestyles/point-of-vue/where-mystery-meets-masterpiece/https://houmatimes.com/lifestyles/veterans-vision-brings-flagpole-to-senior-living-facility/Abigail Gauthier Nicholls State University On April 16, Trustwell Senior Living at Terrebonne Place hosted a Flagpole Dedication Ceremony in honor of 97-year-old veteran Charles Joseph “CJ” Christ, a former U.S. Air Force pilot and Korean War veteran whose determination helped bring a long-awaited American flag to the place he calls home.For Christ, the mission began two years prior with the realization that the facility lacked a military flag. “He told us, ‘I would like it if we had a military...Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://houmatimes.com/lifestyles/veterans-vision-brings-flagpole-to-senior-living-facility/https://houmatimes.com/lifestyles/annual-gathering-to-highlight-restoration-of-chauvin-sculpture-garden/Abigail Gauthier Nicholls State University The Chauvin Sculpture Garden will host its Annual Gathering on April 12 at 10 AM and unveil newly restored sculptures after undergoing three years of repairs from damage inflicted by Hurricane Ida. Waylon Thibodeaux and the Cajun Music Preservation Society will provide a musical experience throughout the event, and a “Blessing of the Fleet” will pass behind the garden at noon. Folk art demonstrations, food and tours will provide more activities and exp...Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://houmatimes.com/lifestyles/annual-gathering-to-highlight-restoration-of-chauvin-sculpture-garden/https://houmatimes.com/sports/e-d-white-color-guard-heads-to-world-championships-with-heartfelt-performance/Competing in the Scholastic A division, E.D. White will join 140 high school teams from around the world in one of the most prestigious events in the color guard circuit. The group will compete in the semifinals on Thursday, with only the top 20 teams advancing to the finals on Friday.E.D. White Color Guard is led by Olivia Adamietz, who has been coaching since graduating high school in 2015. Adamietz became head coach in 2020, and the team has grown into a close-knit group marked by dedication...Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://houmatimes.com/sports/e-d-white-color-guard-heads-to-world-championships-with-heartfelt-performance/https://houmatimes.com/business/cinclare-celebrates-10-years-of-setting-the-table-for-thibodaux/Abigail Gauthier Nicholls State University  Thibodaux’s beloved bistro, Cinclare Bar & Table, celebrated 10 years in business in February 2026.Cinclare was born and shaped by the experiences of its founder, Michael Dalmau. Dalmau said his late teens, early twenties and college years were filled with diverse culinary experiences. “After college, I moved to Lake Tahoe, California, and I worked in restaurants across different resorts,” Dalmau said. “I learned a lot about California cuisine. I was a...Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://houmatimes.com/business/cinclare-celebrates-10-years-of-setting-the-table-for-thibodaux/https://houmatimes.com/news/prayers-and-purpose-how-the-thibodaux-community-rallied-to-support-two-young-students-injured-in-severe-traffic-crash/By Abigail Gauthier, Nicholls State University Monique Green lay awake just days after the crash, thinking about hospitalized Ja’Coby Garner and Khamri Francis.   Both children were airlifted to hospitals outside the area after being hit by a car in a traffic-related accident in Thibodaux on January 29, 2026. Their families spent days and sleepless nights with them as they started on the road to recovery.  Meanwhile, worried members of the community–like Green–continued to process the tragedy a...Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://houmatimes.com/news/prayers-and-purpose-how-the-thibodaux-community-rallied-to-support-two-young-students-injured-in-severe-traffic-crash/https://houmatimes.com/lifestyles/small-town-singer-stadium-sized-dream-for-kyle-brandon-legendre-at-rockin1000-event/Abigail Gauthier Nicholls State University The tunnel was dark, but Kyle Brandon Legendre could see flashes of light illuminating the crowd. One thousand musicians stood shoulder-to-shoulder inside the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, waiting for their cue. Within moments, they would step onto the stage. Legendre felt no nerves—only a rush of electric energy.“We could catch glimpses of the crowd through the tunnel,” Legendre said. “I wasn’t nervous, only excited. Everything I’ve done over the l...Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://houmatimes.com/lifestyles/small-town-singer-stadium-sized-dream-for-kyle-brandon-legendre-at-rockin1000-event/https://houmatimes.com/news/bccm-seeks-to-expand-free-entry-vouchers-in-thibodaux/Abigail Gauthier Nicholls State University The Bayou Country Children’s Museum aims to increase the number of “Free Entry Day” vouchers to 600 for 2026, allowing the 42% of Thibodaux children living below the poverty line to experience its exhibits.The initiative launched in 2023 with a mission to provide all children, regardless of circumstance, with access to the museum. Each voucher is paid for through BCCM’s partnership with the City of Thibodaux and Mayor Kevin Clement. The council made 400...Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://houmatimes.com/news/bccm-seeks-to-expand-free-entry-vouchers-in-thibodaux/https://houmatimes.com/news/terrebonne-families-invited-to-join-statewide-childhood-obesity-study/By Abigail Gauthier Nicholls State University  Louisiana-based organization Greaux Healthy invites Terrebonne Parish to join its statewide longitudinal study addressing childhood obesity. Greaux Healthy is a childhood obesity treatment and prevention initiative affiliated with LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center and partnered with the state of Louisiana. The program announced many of its tools and resources on June 5, 2025, during Baton Rouge’s weekly Red Stick Farmers Market. “Through t...Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://houmatimes.com/news/terrebonne-families-invited-to-join-statewide-childhood-obesity-study/