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- 1Bill protecting American shrimpers advances in Congress▼Important legislation protecting American shrimpers advances in Congress
Legislation aimed at protecting American shrimpers has advanced in Congress, according to reporting from the Houma-Thibodaux area of Louisiana, a region whose economy depends heavily on the domestic shrimp industry. The bill would support local shrimpers facing pressure from low-cost imported seafood. Further details on the measure's contents and prospects have not yet been reported.
- 2Terrebonne Parish silent on possible theft of residents' personal data▼Terrebonne Parish refuses to say if peoples' personal data was stolen
Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, is declining to say whether residents' personal data was stolen in what local reporting suggests may be a data breach. The Houma Courier reports that parish officials refuse to confirm or deny whether sensitive information was compromised. The lack of disclosure is drawing attention as residents await answers about the safety of their personal information.
- 3Thibodaux Regional opens voting for Athlete of the Week▼Vote now for Thibodaux Regional Health System Athlete of the Week (Sept. 28- Oct. 4)
Thibodaux Regional Health System and Houma Today have opened public voting for the Athlete of the Week covering September 28 to October 4, inviting readers in the Thibodaux, Louisiana area to choose among standout local high school performers from that week's competitions.