A parish-government spokesman said officials are monitoring the fire but do not feel it is a major public hazard or a threat to homes.
The fire is in the Salvador Wildlife Management Area, a remote area between Bayou Gauche and Lake Cataouatche.
A series of free courses that teaches participants how to start a small business is set to start Jan. 24.
The class is offered through Catholic Charities of Houma-Thibodaux and is one evening a week for two months.
The deadline to sign up is Jan. 12. Call Brooks Lirette at 876-0490 to schedule an orientation appointment.
The United Way for South Louisiana is raffling two tickets to the Jan. 9 BCS Championship match between LSU and Alabama in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
Raffle tickets are $50 each; the drawing is set for Jan. 6.
For details or to order raffle tickets, email achampagne@uwsla.com.
Local nonprofits and communities still have time to apply for a grant to battle obesity.
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation has set a Jan. 13 deadline for organizations and communities to submit letters of intent to apply for up to $10 million in matching grant funds for programs that promote healthy eating and active living.
For information, visit www.OurHomeLouisiana.org.
Nominations are still being accepted for The Courier's Most Useful Citizen award.
Nominees should be people who have gone above and beyond to make a difference in the community.
Entries must include the name, address, occupation and employer of the nominee, a brief biography and reasons why he or she deserve the honor. Mail entries to The Courier, P.O. Box 2717, Houma, LA 70361 or hand deliver them to 3030 Barrow St. Be sure to include your name and contact information as well.
The winner will be announced at the 82nd Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce banquet, set for 6 -9 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd.
Banquet tickets are $65 per person. Call Kay Thibodeaux at 876-5600 or email events@houmachamber.com.
Parish, state and federal buildings throughout Louisiana will be closed Monday in observance of the New Year's holiday.
The Courier and Daily Comet's offices will also be closed on that day.
Normal business hours resume Jan. 3.
An AARP driver-safety program is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Terrebonne Council on Aging office, 935 W. Tunnel Blvd., Houma.
Call 876-6245.
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