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Unrestrained Haughton Woman Succumbs to Injuries Sustained in Bossier Parish Crash
– On May 10, 2022, just after 9:00 a.m., Troopers assigned to Louisiana State Police Troop G began investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash on US Hwy 80, at Oakhaven Drive. This crash ultimately claimed the…
Read article →Press Release Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce to Lead Economic Development Efforts for the Parish
The Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce has assumed the lead role in economic development efforts throughout Natchitoches Parish through a strategic alignment with the Natchitoches Economic Development Alliance (NEDA). Chamber President Laura Lyles will serve…
Read article →NSU to hold seven sessions of freshman orientation program starting May 18
Northwestern State University will hold seven sessions of its freshman orientation program, Freshman Connection, beginning May 18. Four sessions will be on the Natchitoches campus on May 18-19, May 25-26, June 1-2 and July 7.…
Read article →NSU honors international student graduates
Northwestern State University’s International Student Resource Center hosted a recognition program for graduating international students May 10. The graduates were recognized for their academic achievements and participated in a panel discussion about their experiences at…
Read article →Anacoco man accused of shooting girlfriend while she slept
An Anacoco man has been arrested after turning himself in for shooting his girlfriend while she slept, according to the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say Binh The Nguyen, 47, arrived at Vernon Parish Sheriff’s…
Read article →Former Corrections Officer Dead, Fugitive in Custody After Police Chase
After 11 days, escaped inmate Casey White and former jail official Vicky White have been found and were arrested on Monday afternoon in Indiana. According to Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton, Casey White and Vicky…
Read article →Gunshot Victim Has Died in a Beaumont Hospital
Jasper Police said Monday that a local man who suffered a gunshot wound over the weekend later died in a Beaumont hospital. The incident occurred at about 6:00 Saturday evening at a house in the…
Read article →Boise and Broadway Mill Burglaries
Sheriff Aaron Mitchell reports five suspects have been arrested for felony burglaries of two local sawmills. The cost of replacement and damages in these cases is near $200,000. Randy Lawayne Sanders (age-41) of Fisher, Christopher…
Read article →One Flown with Gunshot Wound
Details are not yet known, but KJAS News can confirm that one person was flown by medical helicopter after he suffered a gunshot wound in Jasper early Saturday evening. It happened at about six o’clock…
Read article →Country Music Icon Mickey Gilley Dies at Age 86
Country music legend Mickey Gilley has died, according to Pasadena Mayor Jeff Wagner. KTRK in Houston reported that Gilley died at the age of 86. “Pasadena has lost a true legend,” Wagner said in a…
Read article →Woman Suffers Possible Coral Snake Bite
A woman was flown by medical helicopter Sunday morning after suffering a possible coral snake bite in northwest Jasper County. It happened shortly after 10:00 at a house in the 2000 block of County Road…
Read article →Elton Woman Killed in Vehicle-Pedestrian Crash
An Elton woman has died following a fatal vehicle-pedestrian crash on South Frontage Rd., according to Louisiana State Police Troop D. Trooper Derek Senegal says troopers responded to the crash just west of Iowa around…
Read article →Juvenile Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on HWY 165 in Grant Parish
A 14-year-old juvenile is dead following a two-vehicle crash that occurred on Highway 165 in Grant Parish around 8:45 p.m. on May 7, 2022. Louisiana State Police said a truck with a total of seven…
Read article →Annette Vickers and Harry Shaw family looking for relative
Annette Vickers and Harry Shaw family are looking for Shantelle Shaw. She is from Many La. Her father died and his funeral service is May 14, 2022 at 1:00 p.m in his home town Crowville…
Read article →Child Safety Seat Check Event in Bossier City
As part of a child passenger safety technician course, there will be a child passenger safety seat check event on Saturday, May 7, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will take place…
Read article →DPS Man Involved in Smith County Chase Had Runaway Teen Passenger
A man has been arrested accused of leading DPS on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle with a teenage runaway inside the vehicle. According to DPS, on Tuesday at approximately 11:04 a.m., a Department of…
Read article →Natchitoches Woman Sentenced in 2018 Burning Death of her Infant Son
Hanna Barker, 26, the Natchitoches woman accused in connection with the July 2018 burning death of her infant son, has accepted a plea bargain on new charges. Barker pleaded guilty to a count of manslaughter…
Read article →Alleged Thief Caught in Evadale
Jasper County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Scotty Duncan says a man accused of stealing another man’s money has been captured and arrested. Bree Sparks-Nichols, who is the wife of the victim, Donavon Nichols, said it…
Read article →Law Enforcement Searching for Suspect Following Car Chase from Whitehouse to Tyler
A pursuit throughout Smith County Wednesday night ended with one person in custody and a manhunt for at least one other person. According to Sgt. Larry Christian with the Smith County Sheriff’s Office, it started…
Read article →Escaped Jasper County Jail Inmate Back in Custody
A Jasper County Jail inmate who escaped while on work detail has been found and returned to the jail. According to a report by Jasper County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Scott Duncan, late Wednesday afternoon…
Read article →FROM “BIG SHOTS” TO BRIDES: THE PORTRAITS OF FONVILLE WINANS BEING UNVEILED AT THE LOUISIANA SPORTS HALL OF FAME AND NORTHWEST LOUISIANA HISTORY MUSEUM
On Friday, May 20, Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana State Museum will unveil a new exhibition at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History in Natchitoches, From “Big Shots” to…
Read article →First year honor society inducts 114 new members
The Northwestern State University chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta welcomed 114 new members at the annual induction ceremony held recently at the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. Northwestern State President Dr. Marcus Jones was keynote speaker. Vice…
Read article →Longview Police Name Motorcycle Driver Killed in Saturday Crash
The Longview Police Department have released the name of the driver of a motorcycle who died in a crash Saturday. According to police, the crash occurred at about 1:29 p.m. on Saturday, April 30th. Longview…
Read article →Hawkins Man Claimed Self-Defense in Gas Station Murder
Despite video evidence showing a man shot while he was on the ground, a Hawkins man claims he shot him in self-defense, according to arrest paperwork. Devin Jevon Harper was arrested Friday on a charge…
Read article →Jasper County Sheriff's Office: Inmate on Work Detail Escapes
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office reports an active search is underway for an escaped inmate. According to Chief Deputy Scott Duncan at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, Channon Michael Perkins, 46, escaped from custody during a work…
Read article →VPSO K-9 Duke Has Died
Sad news came out of Vernon Parish on Tuesday when the Sheriff’s Department there announced the death of Duke, an 11-year-old Bloodhound K-9 who had been involved in several incidents here in this area. Duke…
Read article →Police, CPS investigating death of 4-month-old Hudson baby
The death of a four-month-old infant in Hudson is under investigation by Child Protective Services and police. Hudson Police Chief Jimmy Casper confirmed that the child died on Thursday, April 21 on a property near…
Read article →Leesville High School Student Awarded Corvais Foundation Scholarship
Corvias Foundation, a private foundation founded by Corvias Chairman John Picerne, has announced it has awarded college scholarships worth up to $50,000 to high school senior, Aimee Deleon, student at Leesville High School and the…
Read article →James Rachal officially requests a recount of the votes for Pineville Mayoral Election
After coming up just five votes short in the April 30 Pineville Mayoral Election against Rich Dupree, James Rachal has requested a recount of the votes. Rachal sent an official letter to the Rapides Parish…
Read article →DeFord designs Cinco de Mayo pen
A Cinco de Mayo mini-pocket fountain pen designed by Northwestern State University Professor of Art Matt DeFord will debut Wednesday, May 4. DeFord was commissioned to design the Cinco de Mayo pen for Endless Pens,…
Read article →'Seussical the Musical' auditions this week
Northwestern State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will host auditions for “Seussical the Musical” this week. Dr. Grace Edgar, NSU's musical theatre director, received a grant to produce "Seussical the Musical" for the local…
Read article →ATTENTION HISTORY BUFFS!!
The Friends of Ft. Jesup, a local non-profit group who hosts and supports events at the Fort, is selling tickets at Many City Hall for its Living History Dinner at the Fort's Officer's Kitchen on…
Read article →ROTC Cadets honored during spring awards program
Cadets in Northwestern State University’s 72nd Demon Battalion were recognized for their accomplishments during an awards program April 28. The program began with recognition of the graduating cadets who will commission as officers in the…
Read article →Southern Scripts Among 10 Companies Honored As 2022 Louisiana Growth Leaders
The Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce wishes to congratulate Southern Scripts on recently being named a Louisiana Economic Development (LED) 2022 Louisiana Growth Leader. Louisiana Growth Leaders are selected by a statewide panel of economic…
Read article →Press Release A+ Coalition Supports Natchitoches Magnet MATHCOUNTS
The A+ Coalition, an initiative of the Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce, awarded the Natchitoches Magnet MATHCOUNTS club with $800 in recognition of their outstanding achievement at the regional and state MATHCOUNTS competitions. At the…
Read article →Unclaimed $90,000 Jackpot Prize Sold in Lake Charles
The Louisiana Lottery Corporation said that no one has stepped forward to claim a $90,000 Louisiana Lottery Easy 5 jackpot prize won on Dec. 1, 2021. The winning ticket was purchased at Tobacco Place on…
Read article →Missing Juvenile: Justin Cole Meredith
The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help finding a runaway juvenile: Justin Cole Meredith, 15. Justin is a white male with brown hair and brown eyes. He is 5′9″ tall and weighs…
Read article →Mamou Woman Killed in Allen Parish Crash
On Friday, April 29, 2022, shortly before 9:00 a.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on LA Hwy 26 just north of LA Hwy 104 in Allen Parish that claimed the…
Read article →Denton Man Among 3 OU Students Killed in Wreck
Officials say three University of Oklahoma meteorology students were killed when their vehicle was struck by a tractor-trailer rig in northern Oklahoma. The students were traveling back from chasing a powerful tornado in Kansas. The…
Read article →Hawkins Police Release Names of Victim, Shooter in Convenience Store Shooting
The Hawkins Police Department has released the name of a person who died in a convenience store shooting Friday, as well as the man suspected of pulling the trigger. Ibory Taylor, of Hawkins, died after…
Read article →Lufkin Man Arrested in Connection with Monday Afternoon Shooting
Lufkin police arrested a man believed to be involved in a shooting on North Garvan Street. Jakori Randall, 26, of Lufkin, was taken into custody around 3 p.m. Monday following a traffic stop on the…
Read article →Duckworth Says EMS Response to Stroke Victim was Exceptional
In emergency medical care, seconds count. With that in mind, Burkeville Fire Chief Charles Duckworth says everything went the way it should go when Burkeville First Responders and Allegiance EMS were called out to a…
Read article →27-year-old woman dies in 3-vehicle wreck on SH 63 in Jasper County
A 27-year-old woman died after a pickup rear-ended her car in Jasper County Thursday and knocked it into a parked vehicle. According to a press release, Texas Department of Public Safety troopers responded to and…
Read article →Two Children Killed After Being Trapped in Housefire
Two children were killed in a horrific house fire in Texas early Sunday. Neighbors in Galveston said they tried to save the children, but police told them to stop because it was too dangerous. Cellphone…
Read article →Crockett Police Investigating Truck Stop Armed Robbery
Crockett police are seeking information about an armed robber who held up a truck stop early Saturday morning. According to a social media post by the Crockett Police Department, a suspect, possibly a white male,…
Read article →Police Arrest Lufkin Man Wanted in Connection with Organized Crimes in Houston
A Lufkin man wanted for crimes in Houston was taken into custody following weeks of searching according to officials. Isaiah Moore, 18, of Lufkin, was taken into custody without incident around 1:20 p.m. at Creekside…
Read article →At Least One Killed in Longview Two-Vehicle Crash
4:33 p.m. update - The scene has been cleared and that portion of Loop 281 has been reopened. A motorcyclist has died following a collision with an SUV in Longview. KLTV’s Jamey Boyum reports from…
Read article →Parents Face Murder Charges after Daughter, 36, with Locked-in Syndrome was Found Fused to the Couch
The well-respected parents of a woman who suffered from Locked-in Syndrome and was found dead fused to a living room couch, covered in insects and her own bodily fluids are facing second-degree murder charges. Shelia,…
Read article →Man Found Guilty of Raping 13-year-old
A Moss Bluff man has been convicted of raping a 13-year-old. Joseph H. Constance, 27, was found guilty as charged Thursday on one count of second-degree rape. Prosecutors say Constance forcefully raped the victim in…
Read article →Legislative committee hears debate on raising Louisiana minimum wage
Many say Louisiana’s minimum wage is not a living wage. It’s a complex and controversial topic. Louisiana’s minimum wage of $7.25 an hour pays a worker $58 dollars for eight hours of work. That’s before…
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