A VIEW FROM HOME
BY MARY DITCH | PHOTOS BY MISTY LEIGH MCELROY
Tucked along the serene banks of Ouiski Bayou, this newly constructed home is more than just a place to live — it’s a peaceful retreat designed with intention, warmth, and heart.
The homeowners moved in about a year ago, having built the home from the ground up with one vision in mind: to take full advantage of the picturesque views. “The reason we chose to build our home here was mainly for the views!” they shared. “When drawing the plans, I made sure to work in plenty of windows facing the bayou side.”
The home’s design was a true family effort. “I basically designed the layout of my home myself, with the help of my daughter,” the homeowner said. That personal touch is evident throughout the space, from the light
and airy atmosphere to the thoughtful layout that prioritizes both comfort and beauty.
Spanning 3,600 square feet, the home includes five bedrooms and three and a half baths. Its design leans into a peaceful, cohesive color palette, creating a tranquil backdrop. “I tend to gravitate towards decor pieces that feel timeless and chic,” the homeowner said. “I’ve tried to curate a peaceful color palette within the home and keep things light and airy.”
A standout feature is the stunning Taj Mahal Quartzite countertops — a must-have that was on the list before the first shovel hit the dirt! It’s clear that the homeowners had a strong vision and didn’t compromise on the details.
Among the favorite spaces is the dining area, which was designed to be a welcoming
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spot for gatherings. A large, inviting table anchors the room, which is made even more meaningful by a custom piece from local artist Stacie Theriot — a painting of The Last Supper, one of the homeowner’s favorite biblical scenes.
The outdoor space is another favorite, especially with summer on the horizon. Overlooking the bayou, the backyard is a perfect setting for hosting friends and family, complete with a pool and relaxing views of the trees and water. “We are very excited with summer approaching to be able to host and enjoy the pool and relaxing view.”
With its peaceful setting, curated style, and warm, welcoming layout, this home is a beautiful example of building with purpose — and a whole lot of heart. POV
BY ISABELLE PINTO
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The United Houma Nation is excited to invite the community to the 13th Annual Celebrating Abilities/Disabilities Awareness Powwow this June, a unique event that blends cultural tradition with a special focus on honoring individuals with disabilities.
"We missed several years of our powwow due to COVID-19 and Hurricane Ida, so last year we were thrilled to bring the event back and host it at the Barry P. Bonvillain Civic Center," said United Houma Nation Chief Lora Ann Chaisson. "Members of the United Houma Nation actually led the blessing for
The United Houma Nation has been hosting powwows for decades, but in 2008, put a unique twist on the traditional powwow and shifted the focus to celebrating those with disabilities, as well as highlighting their Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program–inspiring the "Celebrating Abilities" theme for the event.
The United Houma Nation Vocational Rehabilitation Program has been in existence for 24 years, and offers employment services for United Houma Nation and Chitimacha tribal citizens with disabilities. The goal of the program is to assist eligible individuals with disabilities in planning for, reaching, and maintaining meaningful employment. The theme for 2025's powwow is 'Everyone Fits,' which will focus specifically on Autism awareness.
"Our annual Celebrating Abilities Powwow is meant to celebrate individuals with disabilities, and show that they are an important and valued part of the local workforce," explained Jared Crosby with the United Houma Nation. "The powwow circle is the perfect place to embrace the inclusion of individuals with disabilities."
The powwow is not just for raising awareness and promoting employment, however – there will be lots of exciting activities for everyone to enjoy. There will be traditional Native American singing and dancing, Native American dress, arts and crafts vendors, local Native American food, and more. The powwow is expected to pull Native performers and attendees from across the entirety of Louisiana, and even out-of-state – at last year ’s powwow, there were over 70 registered dancers, hailing from Louisiana, Arizona, Oklahoma, Alabama, Tennessee, and Texas.
For members of the United Houma Nation, the powwow is an incredibly important and exciting time for the community, and one of the best ways to strengthen relationships near and far. "Our powwow is really a family reunion. You see people that you haven't seen in such a long time and it’s wonderful," said Chief Chaisson. "And it’s not just for people you know, either – we have people come from across the country, and anyone who walks through those doors at our event becomes family. It’s a southern thing!"
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"It ’ s just such a great opportunity to reconnect and celebrate who we are," said Jared. "Not only that, but it provides such an important way to preserve our culture. It’s where we share our traditions, our customs, our language, and express ourselves through song, dance, storytelling, and more. It’s one of the most important ways we stay true to who we are, and share that with other people as well."
The 13th Annual Celebrating Abilities Powwow will take place on June 28 and 29, 2025 at the Barry P. Bonvillain Civic Center, and is free and open to the public– you do not need to be affiliated with the United
"We encourage everyone to come by, even if you aren't a member of the United Houma Nation," said Chief Chaisson. "The city of Houma is named after our tribe, and we are the ancestral inhabitants of this land, so we really would love people to stop by, learn about our culture, and embrace this tradition. It’s a huge undertaking, and we want everyone to come celebrate with us."
So mark your calendars and grab your family for the wonderfully unique 13th Annual Celebrating Abilities Powwow, where everyone can come together to celebrate heritage, promote inclusion, and recognize the valuable contributions of people with
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The 17th Annual Bubba Dove Fishing Rodeo, hosted by the Gordon Dove, Jr. Foundation, will take place June 5–8. This non-profit organization, founded in memory of Gordon "Bubba" Dove, Jr., aims to honor his legacy and raise funds for charitable causes. Since 2009, the Foundation has donated over $465,000 to local charities and student scholarships. Rodeo tickets are $30 each and include entry fee, t-shirt, door prize entry, food, and soft drinks during scale times. Your ticket purchase includes entry for a chance to win $1,000 cash. Winner must be present. Don't miss the chance to win $1,000 for the Biggest Redfish under 27”, or $1,000 for the Largest Fish Overall, compete for medals in the kid’s categories, and enjoy a shrimp boil and live music by Gina and Seth on June 8!
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TERREBONNE FOUNDATION FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE PRESENTS THE SUMMER'S CAN'T-MISS EVENT — THE CAJUN FOOD FESTIVAL AND RUN FOR EXCELLENCE!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 10, and get ready for a day full of flavor, fun, and community spirit in downtown Houma! The TFAE Cajun Food Festival & Run for Excellence returns with everything you love— plus a few exciting updates. This annual event helps raise vital funds to support teachers in the Terrebonne Parish School District.
Highlights include the high-energy Battle of the Bands high school competition, more than 30 delicious food booths, a scenic 5K run through historic downtown Houma, a jampacked Kids Corner, and this year’s headliner—Souled Out!—bringing the party to the main stage.
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MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU FESTIVAL IS LOUISIANA’S ULTIMATE STAR WARS-THEMED CELEBRATION!
Set for Saturday, May 3, in Downtown Houma from 9 AM to 6 PM, the event supports local student musicians, specifically the H.L. Bourgeois High School Band. Packed with galactic fun for all ages, the festival includes the Jedi Academy, live music from No Posers, the H.L. Bourgeois Band, and others. Don’t miss the hilarious Wookiee Calling Contest, the exciting Kessel Run 5K and Ewok Trot, and the deliciously competitive Roux Wars Cooking Competition. Fans can shop local vendors in the bustling marketplace, enter the costume contest, and immerse themselves in interactive Star Wars-themed entertainment. Whether you’re a Padawan or a seasoned Jedi Master, this free, family-friendly festival is a celebration of community, creativity, and the Force.
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As the summer season beckons, families eagerly anticipate the freedom and adventure that come with school break! It’s a time for exploration, fun, and creating cherished memories together. And what better way to make the most of the summer months than by delving into the wonders of our local communities?
In our Summer Staycation special section, we invite you to embark on a journey of discovery right here in our own backyard. With endless possibilities awaiting, it’s the perfect
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opportunity to enjoy the unique experiences our area has to offer. From captivating attractions to hidden gems, it’s easy to make the most of a summer staycation here in Terrebonne and Lafourche.
So join us in celebrating the spirit of adventure and community as we invite families to explore, indulge, and create unforgettable memories right here at home. Get ready to be part of an exciting journey that promises to make this summer one to remember! POV
Get ready to LEVEL UP at Your Library this summer with the Terrebonne Parish Library Summer Reading Program! From May 27 to July 31, this year’s theme invites players of all ages to power up their reading skills and unlock epic rewards. Here’s how it works: read for five days, 20 minutes a day and score a coupon from local restaurants (while supplies last)! This initiative promotes reading and literacy but also encourages support for our local businesses. It’s your first power-up on this awesome reading adventure.
But that’s not all! The program includes boss-level performances that will keep you on your toes. Prepare for a series of free, high-energy shows, including Crescent Circus, Creature Farm, Harvey Rabbit, Frank and Tammy Magic Show, Dinosaur Experience, Everyone Hooping, Professor Universe, TMM Project, and Kids Six Productions. These performances are a special bonus, made possible by the Friends of the TPPL, so you can enjoy each one without spending any coins.
The ultimate challenge? Grand prizes for top readers! Here’s what you could win by reading the most books in your category:
• Birth to Kindergarten: Free tickets to any of the Audubon Institute facilities—think of it as unlocking a new level of adventure!
• 1st through 6th Grade: A brand-new bike and helmet, powered by the Books for Bikes program, courtesy of the Kiwanis Club and Friends of the Terrebonne Parish Public Library. Ride into summer like a hero!
• Teens and Adults: Special prizes available at each library branch. Power-ups for everyone!
Start your adventure by registering at your local library branch and receive your game board! Get in the game, read, and earn rewards by marking off each reading milestone on the board. The more you read, the higher your level—and the bigger your rewards!
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BY KEELY DIEBOLD
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When it comes to beginnings, no one is more familiar than Houma native Duncan Prentice.
It began as early as 1995, when Duncan was born in the first month of the year as the first child of Derrick and Melanie Prentice before becoming the “perfect big brother” to sisters Katherine and Emery.
“He’s five-and-a-half years older than Katherine, so it was almost like it was three against two,” Melanie laughs. “He was always kind of like the parent, but in a brother way. Hard on them, but always around. He always knew what was important — and it was people, not things.”
“He was just always a selfless person,” Derrick says.
“Always thinking about his sisters, his
grandparents, his friends, and just everyone else before himself.”
On December 27, 2023, Duncan tragically lost his life at 28 years old in a vehicle accident. Yet even now, the beginnings he’s spent his life paving haven’t stopped.
In February of 2025, representatives from Danos, Natrx, the Coastal Conservation Association of Louisiana (CCA), Delta Coast Consultants, White Water Contractors, Woodside Energy, and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) installed one of the largest artificial reefs to date in Louisiana just south of the waters of Cocodrie — and they did it in Duncan’s name.
“He would be so embarrassed if he knew they named a reef after him. He wasn’t a showy person or a very loud person. He was quiet, not shy, but never wanted attention on himself,” says Melanie.
“Duncan’s Reef” consists of over 800 Cajun Coral structures created from eco-based materials through a partnership between Danos and Natrx, a technology-based coastal and marine restoration company. Coming together to form artificial reefs, the structures are placed in the sites of decommissioned oil and gas platforms to reinvigorate former fishing hotspots.
The project was funded
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through a $100,000 grant from Woodside Energy to CCA’s REEF Louisiana initiative, which has served to replace fishing habitats across Louisiana since its founding in 2019.
As a computer and technology enthusiast who owned his own 3-D printer and spent his childhood building toys without directions, Duncan served as a “bridge” in helping to increase artificial reef technology’s presence in Louisiana.
“Danos and Natrx got together in the beginning of this, and Duncan was right in the middle. It was an industry that didn’t really exist, so he helped it from the beginning,” Derrick says. “It’s just going to grow, and I like to think that he’s a big part of the very beginning of it.”
After finishing high school, Duncan spent several semesters studying business at the University of Louisiana at
Lafayette and Nicholls State University, but his parents say he struggled to find his passion in that field. He ultimately stepped back from college to work, which turned into five years with Delta Coast Consultants before landing his dream job with Danos.
“It married all the things he loved about work that he did and stuff that he was interested in,” Melanie says. “They were like, ‘Can you weld?’ He’s like, ‘Yes.’ 3-D print? Yes. Can you write code for computers? Yes.”
Upon accepting his offer from Danos in early 2023, Duncan spent six months in Raleigh, North Carolina, training with Natrx on the technology used to produce Cajun Coral. He returned to Houma in October 2023 to begin working, moving in with Derrick and Melanie in what was to be a temporary arrangement.
During that time, the pair says they saw more passion and dedication from their
son toward the work he was doing than they could have ever dreamed.
“That’s all a parent wants is to see their child happy and to not settle, but find things they’re passionate about,” Melanie says. “Most people don’t get that their entire life, so to be 28 and find that — I’m thankful he found it.”
Duncan would pass away just two months later — two months for which his parents will forever be thankful.
“We had him for Christmas and a lot of time with his sisters, and we got to hang out a lot as a family. He was able to go to his ten year reunion and went to weddings,” Melanie says. “I felt like that was a little gift from God that we had those months together.”
When the pieces of Duncan’s Reef began to be lowered into the water at its dedication in February, Duncan’s long line of beginnings continued, as the first structures installed were
the ones he had created and printed.
“To think he actually made some of the coral in there - it’s kind of like the last part of him that he left his legacy with,” Melanie says. It’s now been a little over a year since Duncan’s passing, and the Prentice family says that time has been full of memories of their son, visits from his dearest friends, and countless stories of the dedication, selflessness, and kindness he brought to the workplace every day, even from people Melanie and Derrick had never met.
On one recent occasion, Melanie and Derrick were approached by a staff member at the marina Duncan often stayed at while working on job sites who told them Duncan had spent two hours after a long work day helping the man to fix his computer.
“He always did it with a kind heart and a selfless heart, and that’s the part of him I try to remember to be in my everyday life,” Melanie says.
Melanie and Derrick keep in touch with Duncan’s colleagues, overwhelmed with the constant praise their son receives for both his passion for his craft and the character he brought to the workplace.
“I’m not surprised that people liked him on their team. He was always giving credit to everyone else. He was the perfect teammate,” Derrick says.
Even now, the firsts and beginnings that Duncan so often brought with him continue in his family. The day after sharing their story with POV, Melanie and Derrick headed
out to Cocodrie on a sunny spring day with their closest friends to fish in Duncan’s Reef for the first time.
And it certainly won’t be the last time for the Prentices, who dream of the years they’ll spend fishing with their children and grandchildren in the reef, named for a son, brother, and friend forever known for his passion, gentleness, and selflessness.
“The reef is going to be there long after we’re gone. It has his name. It’s already on maps. People all over the world who are fishermen know the name Duncan’s Reef,” Derrick says. “People take their whole life to get to their A game in anything, and he made it there at 28. In a lot of ways, he did more than any of us.” POV
PAY DIRT
Earlier this spring, I was up in the middle part of the state at a conference on the LSU-Alexandria campus. After a long, caffeinated day of listening to scientists and their students from around the state discuss new findings from their laboratory and field work, I walked out of the classroom building into the cool, fresh air that early morning rainstorms had pulled across the CenLa prairie. Fresh air is just one of the things you miss when you’re held captive by work inside a building all day long. Another thing is the lingering and refreshing smell of rain, which those people inside the building that day might describe as the combined scents of ozone, geosmin, and a touch of 2-isopropyl3-methoxypyrazine.
Sniffing fresh air and the scent of rain weren’t the only alfresco moments I admired that day in Alex. Historical campus trees wearing their perennial shaggy dresses of moss were now also draped in shawls of newly sprouted green leaves. Birds newly emerged from their hiding places chattered incessantly with one another, sharing boastful stories of their morning storm survival and complaining about uncomfortably wet feathers. Weedless campus lawns manicured perfectly to a flat and continuous height rose just above the level of sidewalk pavement. And though it was just a moment and a glimpse, I could swear that cricket crossing my path along the sidewalk was wearing a tuxedo with top hat and cane.
But aside from that crooning little six-legged star-wishing Disney illusion, it was a different type of insect that really captured my attention. As I admired the impeccable university lawn, my brain was helpless to discover an imperfection. And I mean helpless. After all, finding imperfections is what scientists do—like noticing an apple falling from a tree, or mold inhibiting bacterial growth, or rings around a spherical planet, or a fracture in the earth’s crust, or the meander of a river, or a doomed cicada with unfurled wings, or a skipped heartbeat, or a skin tag, or a fungal toenail. Those things that disrupt beauty and symmetry and order in the universe are what scientists immediately recognize, especially when they’re caffeinated. I was familiar with this type of lawn blemish because they occur in my own backyard back in PoV country. Nonetheless, something was peculiar about this Alexandrian one.
The lawn imperfection was an anthill, and the anthill dirt was red.
Now, I’ve played in dirt as a kid. I have inadvertently ingested dirt after being tackled and forcefully pressed into a football field behind the line of scrimmage. I have excavated holes in all the backyards where I’ve lived to bury artefacts that future archaeologists might find interesting, like that old G.I Joe doll with the missing right arm. So, I have seen dirt up close and personal, and it’s always flat brown or shiny gray-black and never the reddish color of candy apples, which, incidentally, is a preferred food for moundbuilding ants.
The observation that Alexandrian ants make red anthills makes perfect sense, just like the rest of the universe eventually does to a scientist--as well as to normal people, especially caffeinated ones. Alexandria was built on the banks of the Red River, and all the land around where I stood that day had been deposited in prehistoric times by red sediments that settled from river floods. Now, an uninitiated, headlines-reading conspiracist might suspect that the red color was caused by food manufacturers north of Louisiana dumping barrels of recently outlawed red food dye into bodies of water after their state governments had banned its use. But, no.
The red in the Red River actually comes from rust. Once upon a time, a huge prehistoric puddle of red clay and red sandstone grew in the center of North America, just east of the Rocky Mountains. Particles of that clay and sand were surrounded by iron ore dust from within the earth’s crust. And, just like that spot on the hood of my car, iron exposed to oxygen over time becomes oxidized: It becomes iron oxide, which is rust and which is reddish. And the Red River has been painting the town red, carving its way through that big rusty puddle, ever since.
When an Alexandrian ant colony mines the earth and carries rusty dirt to the surface, those ants expose an important mineral. After all, iron is not only used to make buildings and vehicles, and machines, but it is also essential to our bodies, enabling red blood cells carry oxygen, for instance. The significance of this red dirt made me wonder, as a scientist is helpless to do (and I mean helpless): Could Alexandrian ants, which have chewed and excavated this beautiful red stuff, actually tell that the dirt tasted like rust? So, being a scientist, I knelt on the lawn to get closer to the mound and scoop up a bit with my hand to taste it myself and then conclusively know whether or not ants could taste the rust. Yes, some scientists get so carried away by their wonder that they’re willing to participate in their own experiments— like eating dirt after ants have chewed it. But I’m not that kind. I knelt down just to take a closer look.
The helpless wonder didn’t stop there, however. Observation of a red ant hill on land in the basin of the Red River made me think: Do ants in Yellowstone National Park make yellow mounds? What colors are mounds in Orange County, California, or the Black Hills of South Dakota, or Greenville, South Carolina? And what about the local ant hills around Bayou Blue? Do all ants around the world chew up and raise colorful and valuable metal ores from underground? The answer to that important question is currently under investigation, as I conduct an environmental study that promises to be very lucrative. If you’re looking for me, you can find me these days with a shovel and a bucket or two kneeling on someone’s lawn in the town of Golden Meadow. POV
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Thibodaux Fireman’s Fair
May 1 - 4
Thibodaux Fairgrounds
The Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department invites you and your family to join tens of thousands of families and friends at the annual Thibodaux Firemen’s Fair, southeast Louisiana’s largest and hottest fundraising fair. Come enjoy delicious food, cold drinks, hoppin’ live music, plenty of rides and games, and support our volunteer firefighters!
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May 1-3
Le Petit Theatre de Terrebonne
This incredibly gripping drama portrays the act of violence and its aftermath as the victim turns the tables on her attacker, reaching a climax of fever pitch suspense: Marjorie is home alone when Raul enters through her unlocked door and attacks her. The tables turn when Marjorie is able to subdue Raul and keep him tied up in her fireplace. When Terry and Patricia, Marjorie’s roommates, come home, they are shocked and begin discussing how to handle the situation: call the police or take matters into their own hands? In connection with this production, Le Petit Theatre will be hosting a collection drive for The Haven.
May the 4th Be With You Festival
May 3, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Downtown Houma
May the 4th Festival blends Star Wars fandom with Cajun flair to raise funds for our local school music programs. Now in its fifth year, our event has grown from a small parking-lot gathering into a dynamic celebration of music, community, and creative fun—all while empowering local students to thrive in their musical journeys. Louisiana’s largest Star Wars festival delivers food, live music, costumes and so much more! New this year is the Kessel Run 5K and Ewok Trot, the Roux Wars cook-off, a Wookiee Calling Contest, and a special VIP Experience at Rouxbacca’s Cantina.
Fletcher Derby Party
May 3, 4-8 p.m.
Fletcher Technical Community College
Join the Fletcher Foundation as we host our biggest event of the season! The fifth annual Fletcher Derby Party will feature Bourbon tastings, live and silent auction,
live music, Kentucky Derby viewing, hat contest, sock contest, and much more!
5th Annual Wings for the Win Wing Cookoff
May 10, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Southdown Plantation
Teams will vie for victory in three distinct categories: grilled, smoked, and fried. In addition to delicious food, attendees will enjoy live music and a dedicated kids' zone. Wings for the Win Inc. is a non-profit organization that assists families with a baby in the NICU.
TFAE’s Cajun Food Fest and 5k Run for Excellence
May 10, 4 - 10 p.m.
Downtown Houma
The Battle of the High School Bands will kick off the event at 4 p.m., followed by the opening of the Cajun Food Fest and start of the race at 6 p.m. Then dance the night away with Souled Out and feast on over 35 food booths. A kids corner will offer a petting zoo, face painting, and so much more. Proceeds support the hardworking educators in Terrebonne Parish and literacy programs including Dolly Parton Imagination Library.
Ya Momma’s Dish & Dash
May 10, 11 a.m.
Larose Civic Center
For the second year in a row, Bless Your Heart Nonprofit pays homage to our mothers by hosting the annual 5k and Cook Off. The dash part, the "Sprint for Spring" 5k and 1 mile Fun Run, will take place in the neighborhoods around the Larose Civic Center. The dish part will be "Ya Momma’s Best Dish" cook off made of teams preparing recipes of their momma’s favorite dishes or dishes that remind them of their momma’s. There will be tons of food and fun for all ages!
Freedom Fest Crawfish Boil
May 17, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Downtown Houma
The South Louisiana Veteran Outreach Center invites you to a family friendly day including All-You-Can-Eat crawfish, Kid’s Zone, snack vendors and games! Enjoy live music by Beep Beep & the Jeeps. Admission is $20; kids 12 and under are $10. Children 2 and under are free. All proceeds go directly to helping Veterans in our community. POV
