Those who knew Judge Randy Parro remember him as a meticulous jurist who cared deeply about his family and the Thibodaux community he called home.
Parro, a native and resident of the city who served 32 years as a judge, died July 11 at age 78.
His service on the bench began in 1982 as a state district judge for Lafourche Parish, a seat he held 11 years. In 1993, he was elected to the 1st Circuit Court of Appeal in Baton Rouge, serving until his retirement in December 2014.
Vanessa Guidry-Whipple of Houma, chief judge of the same appeals court, views Parro as a beloved friend and colleague. She said while he always worked hard, he never forgot how to have fun.
Thibodaux city marshal awards two college scholarships
Thibodaux City Marshal Calvin Cooks presented $500 scholarship checks Monday to two local students.
Helena Bergeron, 17, is a senior at Thibodaux High School and is set to graduate Wednesday. The other scholarship recipient, Phoebe LeBouef, 19, is an e-learning student who graduated in January.
Both students plan on attending Nicholls State University in the fall.
LeBouef is majoring in health.
“It feels incredible,” she said. “I can’t believe I won a scholarship. It’s amazing.”
Bergeron is going study nutrition.
“It’s an honor to get this scholarship,” she said. “It feels amazing.”
Cooks, the first-ever Black candidate elected as Thibodaux’s city marshal, took office in late December. He retired from the Thibodaux Police Department after serving more than 30 years in law enforcement both with the department and Lafourche Sheriff’s Office.
Synergy Bank Announces New Vice Presidents & Chief Credit Officer
January 26, 2021
Synergy Bank’s board of directors recently named promotions within bank leadership. Gerald Thibodaux II was named Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, while Wade Richard and Rusty Bourg were named Vice Presidents. The announcement was made by Jerry P. Ledet, Jr., Synergy Bank President.
Gerald Thibodaux II is a 1994 graduate of Thibodaux High School and received his bachelor’s degree in accounting in 1998 and his Master of Business Administration in 2001 from Nicholls State University. Mr. Thibodaux is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with 20 years of banking experience, previously having served as Vice President of Operations and Accounting Manager at Synergy Bank, as well as Senior Vice President at another financial institution. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Thibodaux, E.D. White Catholic High School Cardinal Club Board of Directors, American Institute of Certified Public Accoun