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NPSO traffic stop nabs Coushatta attempted murder suspect
NATCHITOCHES, La. — A traffic stop Wednesday afternoon by Natchitoches sheriff's deputies led to the arrest of a Red River Parish man wanted for attempted murder and the seizure of a loaded semi-automatic gun. Deputies…
Read article →Police reviewing security camera videos after theft from Hammer Equipment
Jasper Police Detective Joshua Hadnot said Thursday that the investigation is continuing following a recent theft from Hammer Equipment on Highway 96 North. Hadnot said "We're trying to develop some leads." Lieutenant Garrett Foster said…
Read article →Arrest warrant sought for theft suspect
Jasper Police say they have identified their suspect and are now seeking an arrest warrant after approximately $400.00 worth of DVD movies were stolen from Walmart on Saturday, December 10th. A police report stated that…
Read article →Cops say Sun, Dec 4th drive-by shooting still under investigation
Jasper Police Detective Joshua Hadnot said Thursday that a recent drive-by shooting in the southeast side of town is still under investigation, and officers are asking for anyone with information about the suspect to come…
Read article →Two people shot following disturbance at Little Woodrows in Beaumont
Beaumont police are investigating a shooting that injured two people in the parking lot outside of Little Woodrow's in the 6200 block of Phelan near Dowlen. Police dispatch tells KFDM/Fox 4 the shooting was reported…
Read article →Police reviewing security camera videos after theft from Hammer Equipment
Jasper Police Detective Joshua Hadnot said Thursday that the investigation is continuing following a recent theft from Hammer Equipment on Highway 96 North. Hadnot said "We're trying to develop some leads." Lieutenant Garrett Foster said…
Read article →Monterey Man Killed in Concordia Parish Crash
Concordia Parish — On December 14, 2022, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a one-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 565 south of Wildsville. The crash claimed the life of 75-year-old…
Read article →Boil order put in place due to tornado damage to water pipes
The Four Forks Water System has issued a boil order for the Pecan Farm subdivision were a tornado caused extensive damage late Tuesday afternoon. About 100 customers just in the subdivision are affected. The water…
Read article →Tornado victims identified, and plans for further searching
The Caddo Coroner's Office on Wednesday morning identified the victims as Yoshiko A. Smith, 30, and Nikolus Little, 8. Little was found in a wooded area at 10:55 p.m. Tuesday, while his mother's body was…
Read article →Tornado results in two dead and homes leveled
SHREVEPORT, La. - A young boy and his mother were found dead in the wooded area of the Pecan Farms subdivision in southwest Caddo Parish west of Keithville, where their home was destroyed by a…
Read article →This week has been tough on patrol cars
On Sunday evening a late model Dodge patrol car owned by the Jasper County Sheriffs Department was in a tragic, two vehicle, auto accident at the intersection of US Highways 190 and 96. The car…
Read article →Fire breaks out at the shop of a local logging contractor
There were some tense moments at Flurry and Son Logging Co. on Farm to Market Road 776 on Wednesday morning when a large truck used to service heavy equipment caught fire. The fire was reportedly…
Read article →Firemen respond to numerous calls on Tuesday evening
Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning were busy for local firemen and most of the calls were a result of the weather. It all began shortly after 2:00 on Tuesday afternoon when firemen and other emergency…
Read article →Wills Point woman dies in wreck when tire blows out on I-20
VAN ZANDT COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - According to Texas DPS, a woman died following a one-vehicle wreck on the interstate Tuesday, Dec. 13. DPS said that at 8:30 a.m. on Interstate 20, about five miles…
Read article →Skeletal remains found in Panola County confirmed to be those of woman missing since 2019
CARTHAGE, Texas (KLTV) - Skeletal remains found by a work crew in July are those of Lauren Thompson, according to Panola County Sheriff Cutter Clinton. Clinton said investigators have been working with the Texas Rangers…
Read article →Nearly 25 people injured after tornado destroys Farmerville neighborhood
FARMERVILLE, La. (KNOE) - The Farmerville police chief says nearly 25 people were injured, some critically, after a tornado leveled a neighborhood in Farmerville. Authorities are currently conducting a search and rescue around the Union…
Read article →Major storm damage, and at least two deaths
SHREVEPORT, La. - As forecasted, a line of storms pushed into the ArkLaTex Tuesday, bringing with it a string of watches and warnings. At one point, the Shreveport-Bossier City area was under a tornado warning…
Read article →NWS survey team to head to Panola, Harrison counties Wednesday
PANOLA COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - Some weather damage has been reported in Panola County, according to the sheriff. Sheriff Cutter Clinton said an 18-wheeler wreck has been reported on FM 31. Kalie Malone submitted a…
Read article →The National Weather Service sending survey team to review storm damage
In Harrison County, off Old Town Road and County Road 451, trees were seen uprooted and damaged. A woman said her parents were at home when the storm struck about 3:40 p.m. She said there…
Read article →Road Work, Lane Closed
LA Highway 174 east of the Mitchell Community and Sistrunk Loop will be down to one lane for the next several hours. This is between Converse and Pleasant Hill. Cleco trucks and workers will be…
Read article →Watch out for possible scams
A local businessman who does not want to be identified but never less is a very reliable source says he is concerned about a possible scam in the area. According to the source he has…
Read article →Thief stole copper from KFDM transmitter site in Orange County
Vidor Police are investigating a break-in at the KFDM transmitter site in Vidor. According to police, the suspect managed to get onto the fenced property late Sunday evening and then stole multiple pieces of copper.…
Read article →NFD quickly handled small fire at a Newton nursing home
The Newton Fire Department quickly handled a small fire in Shady Acres Health & Rehabilitation on Monday night. Assistant Fire Chief Karen Smith Landrum said that the fire "...appeared to have been started by an…
Read article →Merryville Man struck and killed by a train
The Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Department says they are investigating after a body was found on the Timber Rock Railroad Tracks just west of Merryville. According to Sheriff Mark Herford, his deputies responded to that location…
Read article →Missing man found dead
SHREVEPORT, La. -- A Shreveport man reported missing almost two weeks ago was found dead Monday in the Parkview neighborhood south of the main U.S. Post office. Leo Johnson, 48, of the 5900 block of…
Read article →Deputies investigating fatal accident
SHREVEPORT, La. - Sheriff's deputies are investigating a fatal accident Monday morning near the intersection of Louisiana Highway 169 and Buncombe Road in southwest Caddo Parish. The Caddo Coroner's Office said Jacqueline Sabbath, 52, of…
Read article →Rough weather Tuesday followed by cool weather Wednesday through the weekend
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles, Louisiana and the NOAA Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma says that this region could experience severe weather on Tuesday afternoon and evening. This will be followed by…
Read article →Work equipment stolen; one item recovered, another still missing
Jasper Police are in investigating after two pieces of work equipment were stolen from a Jasper business. One has been recovered, while the other is still missing. Lieutenant Garrett Foster says the crime occurred at…
Read article →Approximately $400 worth of DVD's stolen from Walmart
Jasper Police say a woman managed to steal approximately $400 worth of DVD movies from the Jasper Walmart on Saturday. Officers filed a report saying that store security personnel observed the woman, only described as…
Read article →Caddo Parish Unofficial Results
Member of School Board -- District 7 Darrin Dixon (DEM) - 49 % Barbara Smith-Iverson (DEM) - 51% Member of School Board -- District 12 Dottie H. Bell - 68% Joy Sims - 32% Mayor…
Read article →Natchitoches Parish Unofficial Results
Mayor -- Town of Campti Katrina Y. Evans - 60% LaRon Winslow - 40% Mayor -- Village of Robeline Bobby Behan - 44% Gordon Ocon - 56% Chief of Police -- Town of Campti Christopher…
Read article →Sabine Parish Unofficial Results
Town of Zwolle -- Councilmen Harry Babers - 62% "Randy" Sepulvado - 38% CA No. 1 (ACT 279, 2022 - HB 178) -- Requires U.S. citizenship in order to register and vote in Louisiana Yes…
Read article →Pipe burst causes water outage in Lufkin
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - Earlier today a pipe burst in the 1300 block of Live Oak Lane, causing a water outage. City crews are on the scene making repairs, but it will likely be several…
Read article →Deputy sheriff injured when patrol car collides with another vehicle at US 190-96
A deputy with the Jasper County Sheriff's Department was taken by ambulance to the Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital shortly after 10:00 on Sunday evening after the patrol car he was driving collided with a pick-up…
Read article →Warrant Texas FedEx driver says he strangled girl in van
(AP) —The FedEx driver accused of abducting and killing a 7-year-old girl last week in Texas told authorities that he strangled her after accidentally hitting her with his van while making a delivery at her…
Read article →Beaumont Police find cocaine, marijuana, and cash during traffic stop
Beaumont Police say a Louisiana man is jailed following a Thursday afternoon traffic stop in which officers discovered him transporting 6.6 pounds of cocaine, along with marijuana and approximately $5,500.00 in cash. Police say they…
Read article →Newton Co Sheriff Robert Burby gives update on Burkeville dog problem
Newton County Sheriff Robert Burby has given an update on a dog problem in Burkeville. This follows an incident on Sunday, December 4th in which 19-year-old Shelly Engel was attacked by a pack of sixteen…
Read article →Lufkin police catch 6-foot alligator
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - Lufkin police responded to an animal complaint on Saturday to find a 6-foot alligator. Two officers responded a business on Sellers St. off of Kurth Dr. where an alligator had made…
Read article →Crockett emergency crews respond to gas leak
C ROCKETT, Texas (KTRE) - UPDATE: CenterPoint is on scene making repairs, according to the Houston County fire marshal; there is no longer a hazard to the public. Emergency crews are responding to a gas…
Read article →Burkeville dog attack victim recovering as sheriff says action taken against dog owner
Burkeville dog attack victim Shelly Engel is continuing to recover as Newton County Sheriff Robert Burby says action has been taken against the owner of the dogs. The 19-year-old was attacked by a pack of…
Read article →San Augustine man accused of killing man with crossbow
SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - Authorities have arrested a man they suspect is responsible for the killing of a San Augustine man. According to a report by the San Augustin Sheriff's Office, Lorenza White,…
Read article →Three members of Southern University killed in a two-vehicle crash
NATCHITOCHES, La. - Three members of Southern University's marching band, the Human Jukebox, were killed in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday night in Natchitoches Parish. This crash killed Tyran Williams, 19, of Dallas, Dylan Young, 20,…
Read article →Teenage driver and two children escape injury in rollover crash
A teenage driver and two children were lucky to escape injury in a rollover crash just east of Jasper on Tuesday evening. It happened shortly before 9:00 on Farm to Market Road 776, just before…
Read article →Family member says bicyclist struck by vehicle remains in critical condition
A family member of a man who was struck by a vehicle as he rode his bicycle on Monday night has given an update on his condition. Holly McNorton, who is related to the bicyclist,…
Read article →Federal grand jury indicts former little league president for transporting kids for sex
A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Texas has taken action against a former little league president and coach accused of having sex with young players, some only seven years old. U.S. Attorney…
Read article →Major two-vehicle crash
NATCHITOCHES, La. - Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a major two-vehicle crash involving multiple injuries on I-49 around 7:40 p.m. Tuesday night. According to the Natchitoches Sheriff's office, the crash occurred near milepost #149…
Read article →Fatal Accident
MANSFIELD, La. — A Converse woman died Tuesday morning when she rear-ended an 18-wheeler on U.S. Highway 171, state police said. Jessica Farris, 28, was taken to DeSoto Regional Health System in Mansfield, where she…
Read article →Angelina County Sheriff Greg Sanches retiring effective Dec. 31
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - The sheriff of Angelina County has announced his impending retirement. Sheriff Greg Sanches has been in office for a decade, and has decided now is the time to step aside, effective…
Read article →San Augustine sheriff: Loose hydraulic line caused deadly burst at rig site
SAN AUGUSTINE, Texas (KTRE) - A Monday night incident at a rig site in San Augustine County resulted in two deaths and three injuries. However, despite earlier reports, San Augustine County Sheriff Robert Cartwright, there…
Read article →Sheriff Aaron Mitchell issues statement regarding incident at “The Border” lounge
Since being elected your Sheriff, it has been my goal to be completely transparent with the public regarding my administration. Immediately upon learning of the actions taken by Reserve Deputy Dustin Cartinez at “The Border”…
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