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Small fire in Jasper Whataburger HVAC system
The Jasper Fire Department was called to Whataburger on South Wheeler Street late Monday morning when a small fire occurred in the air conditioning system on top of the roof. Firefighters arrived to find smoke…
Read article →13-year-old girl dies when stolen car crashes into Beaumont overpass
Beaumont police say a 13-year-old girl was killed when a car that had been reported stolen in the early hours of Sunday morning crashed into a large concrete pillar at the intersection of Interstate io…
Read article →27-year-old arrested after allegedly fleeing Lufkin police in stolen truck
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - Lufkin police on Saturday arrested a man accused of stealing an internet service provider’s work truck. According to a report by City of Lufkin Communications Director Jessica Pebsworth, at 12:06 p.m.…
Read article →Nacogdoches woman charged with murder after Saturday shooting
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - A woman was shot and killed at a Nacogdoches apartment complex early Saturday; another woman has been arrested and charged with her murder. Officers responded to a 911 call at about…
Read article →Search continues for missing hunter
Newton County Sheriff Robert Burby said Sunday that crews searched all weekend, but still have not come up with any leads or information on the whereabouts of 38 year old Joshua Ian Larkin, a Call…
Read article →Two different high-speed pursuits of same suspect ends just east of jasper
Two different high speed pursuits of the same suspect, which began in the Golden Triangle, ended just east of Jasper on Friday. According to Lumberton Police Chief Danny Sullins, it all began late Friday morning…
Read article →Fire at Dollar General in Kirbyville
The volunteers of the Kirbyville Fire Department were dispatched to the Dollar General Store on Highway 96 shortly after 7:oo on Saturday morning when it was reported that a fire had broken out in the…
Read article →Wreaths Across America
The Fort Jesup Children of the American Revolution are again sponsoring Wreaths Across America. If you would like to purchase a wreath for a veteran please contact Mary Beth Tarver at 318-332-9901 (call or text).…
Read article →SABINE PARISH SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS CONTINUE TO MAKE GAINS
November 17, 2022 - Sabine Parish School District received a district performance score of 86.1, "B", ranking them 13th in the state and improving from 82.8 "B" in 2021. Among the ten school systems within…
Read article →Retired Beaumont PD officer allegedly shot and killed retired Port Arthur FD firefighter
Port Arthur Police are investigating after a retired Beaumont police officer allegedly shot and killed a retired Port Arthur firefighter. The incident occurred at about 1:3o Thursday afternoon in the 8000 block of Tom Drive,…
Read article →Shots fired on the north side of town
Jasper Police are investigating reports of gunshots being fired on the north side of town. Police were dispatched to the woo block of North Bowie Street shortly after 3:oo on Wednesday afternoon when it was…
Read article →Juvenile arrested in connection with threat of violence against Carlisle ISD
RUSK COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - A juvenile has been arrested after they allegedly threatened violence toward their school. According to a report by the Rusk County Sheriffs Office, on Thursday morning, they received a call…
Read article →Man struck by gunfire while hunting on his own property
The Sabine Parish Sheriff's Department says they're investigating after a man was shot at while he was hunting on his own property. Sheriff Aaron Mitchell says the incident occurred during the noon hour on Wednesday…
Read article →Affidavit reveals Joaquin man killed woman as 'sacrifice'
SHELBY COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - The mother of a man accused of murdering a Joaquin woman claims her son did so as a Satanic sacrifice. According to the affidavit, Sarah Hopson, 36, died via blunt…
Read article →Missing Benton teenager sought
BENTON, La. (KSLA) — Bossier sheriff's detectives are seeking the public's help in locating a teen who is missing from the Benton area. Investigators say 16-year-old Brayson Daniel Donelson last was seen asleep in his…
Read article →Inmate caught with methamphetamine in a cup
MANY, La. — An inmate in the Sabine Parish Detention Center faces more charges after deputies say he was caught with methamphetamine in a cup. Austin Ray Cooley, 29, of Leesville was assigned to the…
Read article →Hughes Spring residents continue to rebuild after tornado's devastation
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The Hughes Spring community continues to recover after a tornado ripped through the city two weeks ago. “Where I’m standing was probably twenty foot tall from debris you couldn’t see my…
Read article →Missing Ore City man's body found near place he was last seen
UPSHUR COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - The Upshur County Sheriff's Office reports the body of a man missing since Nov. 5 has been found approximately one-half mile from where he was las reported seen. William Chad…
Read article →Texas executes man for killing ex-girlfriend and her son, 7
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A Texas inmate who killed his pregnant ex-girlfriend and her 7-year-old son more than 17 years ago was executed on Wednesday, after courts rejected his appeals over claims of religious freedom…
Read article →Man arrested in connection with Joaquin woman's death charged with murder
SHELBY COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - A Joaquin man suspected in the death of a Joaquin woman has been charged with murder. Ethan Myers, 26, of Joaquin was arrested Monday in connection with the death of…
Read article →Crash during chase followed illegal deer hunting incident
A crazy situation occurred late Monday evening involving a homeowner chasing three illegal hunters that ended with a crash about four miles southwest of Jasper. According to Texas Parks & Wildlife Game Warden Justin Eddins,…
Read article →One in custody following vehicle and foot pursuit
A man is in custody following a late Tuesday morning incident involving both a vehicle pursuit and a foot pursuit. It happened shortly before 11:00 on the south end of Jasper. According to Jasper Police…
Read article →All burn bans lifted
SHREVEPORT, La. - Recent rain events have gone a long way to quench the ArkLaTex drought. Also, cooler than average conditions have lessened the fire danger. Thus, all of the burn bans have been lifted.
Read article →Natchitoches man arrested on traffic and weapons charges
ATCHITOCHES, La. - Natchitoches Parish sheriff's deputies arrested a Natchitoches man on traffic and weapons charges Sunday after he threw an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle from his vehicle on Interstate 49 just south of Natchitoches, Sheriff…
Read article →Report reveals how fatal Wood County deputy-involved shooting happened
WINNSBORO, Texas (KLTV) - An in-custody death report has shed light on what happened to end the life of a man in Winnsboro on November 4. The report states that Timothy Wayne Hodges, 32, of…
Read article →Arrest made in connection with Joaquin woman’s death
S HELBY COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - A man was arrested Monday in connection with the homicide of a Joaquin woman that took place Sunday. Shelby County Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports Ethan Myers, 26, of…
Read article →Two bald eagles shot dead in Nacogdoches County
NACOGDOCHES COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - Nacogdoches game wardens are asking for the public's help in locating the criminal that shot and killed two bald eagles on or around Oct. 28. This crime took place on…
Read article →Untitled news article
The Sabine Parish Police Jury will hold a regular meeting Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Sabine Parish Courthouse, 400 S. Capitol Street, Many, Louisiana. AGENDA…
Read article →Large home in Newton destroyed by fire
A weekend fire in Newton destroyed a large home and also resulted in firefighters being called back to the scene multiple times as the blaze rekindled. According to Newton Fire Department Captain Melanie Smith, the…
Read article →Lufkin man arrested in connection with dual stabbing
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - A Lufkin man has been arrested after police allege he stabbed two people Friday evening. Kunta Kinte Williams, 45, is charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon…
Read article →Playoff results
Orangefield 55 Shepherd 12 Lumberton 14 Palestine 29 Buna 21 Diboll 24 Newton 58 Hughes Springs o Livingston 36 Chapel Hill 45 Madisonville 41 LaGrange 21 WOS 20 Bellville 27 LCM 6 Kilgore 28 Vidor…
Read article →Parent in Keithville arrested after hitting teacher with vehicle
SHREVEPORT, La. - Caddo deputies arrested a parent in Keithville after he hit a school employee with his car on Friday, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Just after 4 p.m. on Nov. 11, deputies were dispatched…
Read article →Earthquake confirmed in Caddo Parish
SHREVEPORT, La. - There was a whole lot of shaking going on in Caddo Parish Sunday afternoon. Residents around Blanchard, Louisiana felt earthquake-like effects around their homes. The United States Geological Service has since confirmed…
Read article →Bomber that appeared here in jasper crashed and burned, Saturday in Dallas
The World War II B-17 bomber known as "Texas Raiders" that crashed and burned in Dallas on Saturday after colliding in midair with another aircraft had been part of the Jasper Airshows in 2011, 2012,…
Read article →Sobriety Checkpoint Scheduled for Saturday Night
Bienville Parish – Louisiana State Police has zero tolerance for impaired drivers. To combat impaired driving in our area, Louisiana State Police Troop G will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint this Saturday, November 12, 2022,…
Read article →Unrestrained Opelousas Man Killed in Avoyelles Parish Crash
Avoyelles Parish – On November 10, 2022, at approximately 3:15 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a fatal crash on Louisiana Highway 361. This crash claimed the life of 29-year-old Lance Joseph Richard.…
Read article →Texas Woman Killed in Rapides Parish Crash
Rapides Parish – On November 8, 2022, at approximately 11:50 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a two-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 112 at Louisiana Highway 113. This crash claimed the life of…
Read article →Former Sabine Co official set for plea hearing on Thursday
The Sabine County District Clerk's Office has confirmed that a former Sabine County official is scheduled for a Thursday plea hearing in State District Court in Hemphill. David W. Boyd is a former elected constable…
Read article →Five people taken to the hospital following a three-vehicle crash
FAIRVIEW ALPHA, La. — Five people have been taken to the hospital following a three-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon near the International Paper Red River Mill, according to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office. The crash has…
Read article →Silsbee man officially charged with shooting death
A Silsbee man has been officially charged with killing another man following a argument or altercation between the two that occurred on Monday evening. Hardin County Sheriff Mark Davis said officers were called to the…
Read article →Whitehouse man who killed mother executed Wednesday night, directed last words at wife
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Despite a late appeal to the United States Supreme Court, a Whitehouse man was executed Wednesday night. Tracy Beatty was convicted in 2004 of strangling his mother and burying her in…
Read article →Natchitoches Parish Election Returns
District 7 William Benton Bandaries, 146 Chad Fredieu, 840 Huey Oglesby, 102 District 9 Beverly Broadway, 430 Micah S. Nicholson, 512 District 10 Russell "Russ" Danzy, 843 Sharon Poissot Lacaze, 253 Mayor--Town of Campti Katrina…
Read article →Sabine Parish School Board Election Returns
District 1 Stacy Stewart Alford, 648 Daron Chandler, 295 District 2 Cathy Beshears, 406 Leah V. Byles, 539 District 3 "Josh" Jenkins, 595 Jacquetta Tanner, 216 District 5 Genevieve Gordon, 261 Everett Guidry, 646 District…
Read article →Gov. Abbott defeats Beto O'Rourke, wins third term
In a record-setting expensive race, Texas Governor Greg Abbott fended off Democrat Beto O'Rourke and is headed to a record-tying third term in office. "Tonight, Texans sent a very resounding message," Abbott said in McAllen.…
Read article →Report: 2 dead after murder-suicide in Dallas Co. Medical
DALLAS COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - Two people have died Tuesday night as the result of an apparent murder-suicide shooting, according to authorities in Dallas County. KXAS in Dallas reports that a Dallas police spokesperson says…
Read article →**Update** Louisiana State Police Investigating Deputy-Involved Shooting in Rapides Parish
Alexandria- On Sunday, November 6, 2022, at approximately 2:15 pm, Detectives assigned to the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations were requested by the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office (RPSO) to investigate a deputy-involved shooting. The…
Read article →Monday afternoon fire destroys pickup truck
The volunteers of the Jasper Fire Department were dispatched to County Road 239, just off of Highway 96, at Horton Hill shortly before 2:oo on Monday afternoon when it was reported that a vehicle was…
Read article →Second of two Sabine Co burglary suspects has been captured
Sabine County Sheriff Tom Maddox has announced that the second of two wanted burglary suspects has now been captured. According to Maddox, deputies have arrested 33-year-old Todd Stevens, of Bronson. He, along with Bryan Best,…
Read article →Tyler County Sheriff says an arrest has been made in connection with recent burglaries
Tyler County Sheriff Bryan Weatherford said Monday that he and his deputies had made an arrest in connection with several burglaries that recently occurred in Colmesneil and the surrounding area. Weatherford identified the suspect as…
Read article →1 dead after deputy-involved shooting in Alexandria; State Police investigating
ALEXANDRIA, La. - State Police is investigating after one person was killed in a shooting involving at least one Rapides Parish sheriff's deputy. Troopers said Sunday afternoon that the shooting happened in Alexandria near Broadway…
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