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Sabine Parish Arrest Reports for July 31, 2026
Over the past 24 hours, the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office reports 2 arrest(s). All persons accused of a crime are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Any questions about today’s arrest report should be…
Read article →Michael Keith Stringer
Michael Keith Stringer of Pasadena, Texas, passed away on July 28, 2026. He is remembered for his involvement in Boy Scout Troop 388, in Pasadena, where he served as a leader to his sons. As…
Read article →Sobriety Checkpoint Scheduled for DeSoto Parish
DeSoto Parish – Louisiana State Police has zero tolerance for impaired drivers. To enhance safety on the roadways in our area, Louisiana State Police Troop G, in collaboration with the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office, will…
Read article →School of Kinesiology name reflects nationally recognized field at Northwestern State
Screenshot NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University's transition from the Department of Health and Human Performance to the School of Kinesiology reflects the school's growth and aligns its identity with terminology commonly used throughout the profession.…
Read article →NSU student Cannon Hatcher wins cornhole world championship
NATCHITOCHES - Northwestern State University student Cannon Hatcher is not only a champion in the sport of cornhole. He is now considered royalty. Hatcher was recently named “King of Cornhole” after winning the World Singles…
Read article →Silsbee Motorcyclist Dies Following Lumberton Crash
LUMBERTON, Texas (July 31, 2026) — A motorcyclist critically injured in a crash last Friday in Lumberton has died. Authorities said Dylan Andrews, 27, of Silsbee , passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont…
Read article →Foster Father Arrested in Death of 18-Month-Old Girl
BEAUREGARD PARISH, La. (July 31, 2026) — A foster father has been arrested in connection with the death of an 18-month-old girl who died after being hospitalized with severe injuries. Authorities said Melanie Trejo ,…
Read article →Six-Hour Standoff Ends Peacefully in Hardin County
LUMBERTON, Texas (July 31, 2026) — A standoff lasting nearly six hours ended peacefully Thursday after a Lumberton man barricaded himself inside a mobile home while deputies attempted to serve felony probation-violation warrants. According to…
Read article →Jasper County Fugitive Arrested in Arkansas
JASPER, Texas (July 31, 2026) — Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard announced Thursday that a man wanted on felony charges in Jasper County has been arrested in Arkansas. According to Havard, Kevin Caudell, 41, was…
Read article →Memorial Softball Tournament Scheduled in Grand Cane
GRAND CANE, La. (July 31, 2026) — The 5th Annual Memorial Co-Ed Softball Tournament in memory of Kyndall Gilley will be held Saturday in Grand Cane. Those seeking additional information about the tournament may call…
Read article →Pickleball Tournament to Benefit NSU Rodeo Team
NATCHITOCHES, La. (July 31, 2026) — The Natchitoches Area Jaycees will host a pickleball tournament benefiting the Northwestern State University Rodeo Team. The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, August 1, from 8 a.m. until 2…
Read article →Zwolle Tamale Fiesta Pageant Deadlines Approaching
ZWOLLE, La. (July 31, 2026) — Organizers of the Zwolle Tamale Fiesta Pageant are reminding contestants of upcoming entry deadlines for this year's competition. The deadline for Teen and Miss Division contestants is August 14.…
Read article →Sabine Parish Back-to-School Rally Set for Saturday
MANY, La. (July 31, 2026) — The Sabine Parish Back-to-School Rally and free school supply giveaway will be held Saturday, August 1, at Many Elementary School. Registration will take place from 8 to 9 a.m.,…
Read article →Fish & Fuel Celebrates Grand Opening in Toledo Town
TOLEDO TOWN, La. (July 31, 2026) — Fish & Fuel will hold its grand opening today with festivities scheduled from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at its Toledo Town location. An official ribbon-cutting ceremony is…
Read article →Registration Rally helps nontraditional students return to college at NSU's CENLA campus
NATCHITOCHES – Students preparing to begin or return to college completed enrollment steps, met with university staff and connected with campus resources during Registration Rally at Northwestern State University's CENLA campus July 28. While the…
Read article →Sabine Parish Arrest Reports for July 30, 2026
Over the past 24 hours, the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office reports 1 arrest(s). All persons accused of a crime are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Any questions about today’s arrest report should be…
Read article →Obituary For George "Rickey" Peyton Jr.
Visitation : Friday July 31,2026 Walk - Thru 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel 601 Franklin Street Mansfield, La. Services : Saturday August 1,2026 @ 11:00 a.m. Lie - in - State :…
Read article →Obituary For Will Miller
Visitation: Friday, July 31, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 at Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield, La Services: Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 11:00 A.M.@ Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield, La Interment: New…
Read article →Obituary For William Ruffin Jr.
Visitation: Friday, July 31, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 at Bethel Baptist Church in Many, LA Services: Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. Zwolle High School Auditorium Interment: New Jerusalem Cemetery in Many,…
Read article →Man Arrested After Woman Allegedly Held Against Her Will
SHREVEPORT, La. (July 30, 2026) — Shreveport police arrested a man Tuesday morning after a woman reportedly told her mother she was being held against her will inside a home on Quillen Drive. Officers were…
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