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~~February 5, 2025~~

Boil Advisory Lifted

Boil Advisory for Town of Many has been lifted.

Calcasieu Parish traffic stop revealed numerous weapons headed to Mexico

A traffic stop on Interstate 10 in Calcasieu Parish revealed numerous weapons which law enforcement says was being transported to Mexico. According to the Calcasieu Parish Anti-Drug Task Force, officers stopped a car-hauler truck which was carrying three vehicles – one of which was a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. Officers say the weapons were hidden in a modified compartment in the floor of the van. Officers say they found 13 rifles, 9 pistols, 1 shotgun, 49 rifle magazines, 17 handgun magazines, and more than 2,000 rounds of ammunition, all of which was confiscated. According to officers, the driver said that he was delivering the vehicles to Mexico and he claimed that he didn’t know that he was hauling the hidden weapons. He was given a verbal warning for a traffic violation and released pending further investigation. Local officials have called in the FBI, ATF, DEA, and Customs & Border Patrol for further investigation into the matter.

https://www.kjas.com/news/local_news/article_9cb93180-e32d-11ef-889f-0fbd68b37251.html

Child found abandoned for hours, police seek warrant on the mother

Jasper Police are seeking an arrest warrant on a woman after her child was found abandoned at a local business. According to the police report, the 7-year-old had been left for about 2 hours at Walgreens on Highway 96 at 190. The report said officers were able to make contact with the grandfather who took custody of the child.

https://www.kjas.com/news/local_news/article_04c004fa-e33a-11ef-aa73-5bd308ee3d28.html

Livingston man gets 50 years in death of girlfriend

LIVINGSTON, Texas (KTRE) – A Livingston man has accepted a 50-year prison sentence in exchange for pleading guilty in the death of his girlfriend. DeAndre Shermail Wright, 24, was accused in the death of Jasmine Muldoon in May of 2024. Muldoon’s body was found off of U.S. 59 in Polk County a day after she was reported missing. Wright was arrested after his mother reported to the sheriff’s office that Wright had been in a fight with Muldoon and she was concerned for Muldoon’s safety. According to a press release, the Polk County District Attorney’s Office agreed to a 50-year sentence on Jan. 13 after conversations with the family and “considering the emotional impact to the family of an extended trial.”

The DA’s office released the following:

“Ms. Muldoon had a tumultuous relationship with Wright that consequently resulted in her death from a stab wound on May 05, 2024, leaving four children without their mother…The District Attorney’s office and the family of Ms. Muldoon want to express that domestic violence in a relationship is never ‘OK or ACCEPTABLE’ behavior. If you are in a situation of domestic violence, please reach out to your local law enforcement agencies for guidance on how to seek assistance.”

Man arrested and warrant sought on a woman following an assault

Jasper Police arrested a man and they’re seeking a warrant on a woman after an assault at a motel. A report filed by Sergeant Jimmy Neel said that he responded to the incident at about 11:30 Monday night at the Rodeway Inn on Highway 190 East. The report said that 53-year-old Jimmy Gaspard, of Kirbyville, was arrested. There was no information about the victim.

https://www.kjas.com/news/local_news/article_8577e85e-e337-11ef-9d5d-6f20e03cc4f3.html

Two Lufkin men missing

Law enforcement in Angelina County are looking for two Lufkin men who have been missing since January 28th. Lufkin Police say Robert Saxton, 79, and Michael Allen, 44, were last seen in Saxton’s silver Ford F-150 extended cab pickup truck. It had a dealer tag with the characters “31C883A”. If you have any information about the location of the two men or the vehicle they were in, you’re asked to contact your local law enforcement agency.

https://www.kjas.com/news/local_news/article_c91c8028-e31a-11ef-866a-9380b20f70f3.html

~~February 4, 2025~~

Flu cases increase across the four states area

TEXARKANA, Texas – The flu virus is still spiking across the United States. On the CDC’s flu activity map, at least 41 states are shades of red which reflects high or very high activity, including Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma. “The flu is still deadly, and so we want people to realize that. And when we say that it’s usually the elderly population and the very young. So, we want to make everybody aware that the quicker you get in to see your provider within that first 48 hours, the better we can hopefully treat you,” explained Dr. Matt Young, Texarkana Emergency Center & Hospital CEO. Young says they’re seeing a high volume of patients with flu-like symptoms, such as coughing, fever, sore throat, body aches or difficulty breathing. He says antiviral medications can’t take away the illness completely, but it can help keep the flu from becoming severe or leading to complications such as pneumonia that may require hospitalization. “Many times, if you’re confined in a small space and you’ve been exposed and you have the symptoms, sometimes the tests may not come back positive, but we can still also prescribe those antivirals if you have a high-risk exposure,” said Young. If you’re sick with the flu, doctors recommend staying home until you are symptom-free for at least 24 hours without medication. So far, the CDC estimates there have been at least 20 million illnesses, 250,000 hospitalizations and 11,000 deaths from the flu this season. This includes 47 pediatric deaths, 16 of which were reported last week.

https://www.ktbs.com/news/texarkana/flu-cases-increase-across-the-four-states-area/article_61c83324-e264-11ef-a10b-4383316ada4d.html

Kirbyville Wildcat Cheerleaders Headed to Nationals

The Kirbyville Wildcat Cheerleaders are making history with their first-ever appearance at the National High School Cheerleading Championships in Orlando, Florida. This prestigious competition is the top high school cheerleading championship in the country.

The team will fly out on Thursday and take the mat on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. They will compete in the Medium Game Day, Non-Tumble DII Preliminary. If they advance, they will move on to the semi-finals on Sunday, with the finals scheduled for Monday.

The competition follows the same format as the state championship, requiring teams to perform a Band Chant, Cheer, and Fight Song. The Wildcats have been building toward this moment for years, having competed at the state level for nine consecutive years. They have consistently refined their routines, increased the degree of difficulty, and analyzed every performance to perfect their skills.

The Kirbyville Wildcat Cheerleaders have created a legacy of excellence. demonstrated outstanding success at the state level, earning top placements over the years:

  • 2017: 4th place
  • 2018: 11th place
  • 2019: 10th place
  • 2020: 4th place
  • 2021: 4th place
  • 2022: 3rd place
  • 2023: 5th place
  • 2024: 2nd place
  • 2025: 2nd place

Several years ago, the team set a goal to finish in the top five at state, a goal they have achieved multiple times. Last year, they set their sights on Nationals, and now they are ready to compete on the national stage.

In preparation for Nationals, the Wildcats have competed in multiple competitions this season:

  • UCA Regional Competition (Houston, November 1, 2024): 1st Place finish, securing a bid to Nationals. This was an improvement from last year’s 3rd place finish.
  • Marcus Hearts for the Holiday Championship (December 8, 2024): Overall Grand Champion, along with Best Crowd Leading and Best Fight Song awards.
  • Hardin-Jefferson Cheer Showcase (Sour Lake, Texas, January 5, 2025): Participated in a showcase event to fine-tune their routine before Nationals.

Although the Wildcats earned a bid to Nationals last year, they were unable to attend due to funding constraints. Determined to make it this year, the team has worked tirelessly to raise the $30,000 needed for travel and competition expenses. Their dedication and perseverance have paid off, and now they are ready to represent Kirbyville on the national stage.

The entire community is cheering them on as they take this historic step forward. Best of luck to the Kirbyville Wildcat Cheerleaders as they compete for national glory!

https://www.kjas.com/news/local_news/article_c8db5e0e-e2a7-11ef-b3a6-7f6f1b4c6fb9.html

Missing woman found dead in Longview woods

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) – A missing 21-year-old woman has been found dead in a wooded area in Longview. According to the Longview Police Department, Nyah Newton’s body was found just before 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the woods near the 4700 block of Tanglewood Road. The police department announced Newton to the public as missing on Jan. 10. She was last seen previously around the 4800 block of Tanglewood Road. Longview PD said there are no signs of foul play, but the investigation is ongoing.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/missing-woman-found-dead-in-longview-woods/ar-AA1yluan?ocid=BingNewsSerp

More bats discovered at Buna ISD, this time in the attic above the high school cafeteria

Buna ISD says more bats have been discovered. The latest is a colony of bats that had taken up residence in the attic above the high school cafeteria. The cafeteria has been closed until the bats can be removed. This comes after another colony was discovered living in the Buna ISD Activity Center in December. School district officials had those bats removed and they sealed any openings where the bats could get in. They say they will do the same following the latest discovery.

https://www.kjas.com/news/local_news/article_3c89d556-e27b-11ef-8979-57d3448948f2.html

Vernon Parish deputies found homemade bombs after a man fled from them

Vernon Parish Sheriff Sam Craft says a man fled from his deputies late Friday morning and he then fought them and bit one as they wrestled him into custody. Craft said deputies then found small homemade bombs and explosives on him, in his vehicle, and at his home. The sheriff said it started when a deputy tried to stop him for speeding, but instead he fled and they chased him until he turned onto a dead end road and they blocked him in. The man has been identified as 50-year-old William Anthony Bass, of Leesville. He was charged with Speeding, Flight from an Officer, two counts of Resisting an Officer, Battery of a Police Officer, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Manufacturing and Possession of a Bomb. Craft said officials from the ATF, the FBI, and Louisiana State Police were called in to investigate the bombs, and an Army bomb disposal team assisted in handling and disposing of the explosive devices.

https://www.kjas.com/news/local_news/article_694da0d4-e255-11ef-b7ff-17939c925743.html

Wanted man captured in northwest Jasper County

A wanted man was captured on Monday at Jim Goode Lake in northwest Jasper County. Deputies arrested 38-year-old Justin Wayne Lewis who was named in a warrant for Motion to Revoke Probation on an original felony charge of Family Violence Assault-Impeding Breath or Circulation. Lewis was taken to and booked in the Jasper County Jail.

https://www.kjas.com/news/local_news/article_2a967e60-e273-11ef-9ce1-9b83b963cef4.html

~~February 3, 2025~~

Boil Advisory

The Town of Many has issued a boil advisory for Nabours to the railroad tracks on San Antonio, Sycamore Street, Shuteye Road, West Georgia from Church to Hwy. 171, all of Texas Highway, Airport Road and Botan Road.

Caddo Parish deputies investigate fatal single-vehicle crash

SHREVEPORT, La. – Caddo Parish patrol deputies are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred early Sunday, Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. said. Deputies were responding to an unrelated call on Interstate 49 at 4:40 a.m. when they discovered a silver Honda Civic that had veered off the road just north of Louisiana Highway 71 and was fully engulfed in flames. Caddo Fire District 8 arrived on the scene, extinguished the fire, and found the driver dead inside the vehicle. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

https://www.ktbs.com/news/caddo-parish-deputies-investigate-fatal-single-vehicle-crash/article_33edecc8-e183-11ef-8b63-5fb258bc31c6.html

Jasper County deputies responded to report of shots fired from a vehicle

Jasper County deputies responded Friday night to a report of shots fired from a vehicle. Sheriff Chuck Havard said it happened on Highway 96 a few miles south of Jasper. Havard said no houses were struck by the gunfire and deputies were unable to locate the person who did the shooting.

https://www.kjas.com/news/local_news/article_43cdb7da-e0e9-11ef-8b47-cf54ce69db44.html

Man accused of scamming a resident of Vernon Parish

A man accused of scamming a resident of Vernon Parish has been arrested. According to Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Department Detective Rhonda Jordan, 46-year-old Pineville resident Douglas John Juneau was paid $3,000.00 to perform construction work at a house. However, Jordan says Juneau took the money and he started the job, but he never came back to complete the work. Juneau was arrested Thursday and charged with Residential Contractor Fraud. He has been released from the Vernon Parish Jail under a $2,500.00 bond.

https://www.kjas.com/news/local_news/article_0a012184-e014-11ef-b6fc-bb9a3e517f1a.html

Man charged with several crimes after walking down road with rifle

Newton County Sheriff Colton Havard said Saturday that a man had been arrested and was in custody after he was spotted walking down a road with a rifle and later found to be in possession of illegal drugs. Havard said the arrest was made on County Road 4101, just south of Trout Creek. Havard said Eddie Mays was charged with possession of a controlled substance and unlawful carrying of weapons with prior felony conviction. Drugs and a rifle were confiscated during the arrest.

https://www.kjas.com/news/local_news/article_1ddc7ebe-e119-11ef-b5d7-8b5a21737df3.html

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