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Golden Jubilee for NSU Class of 1972 set for May 6-7
The Northwestern State University Alumni Association will host a Golden Jubilee to honor the Class of 1972 on May 6-7. All graduates of that year are invited to attend and participate in a ceremony to…
Read article →Hormel, Brookshires Donate $135,000 Worth of Ham to East Texas Food Bank
$135,000 dollars worth of Cure 81 hams are being donated by Hormel Foods Corporation and Brookshire Grocery Company as part of Hams for Hunger. The Hams are being donated to the East Texas Food Bank…
Read article →Gentry Parkway Murder Suspect Still on the Run, Police Asking for Tips
Tyler police are still looking for a second murder suspect in the March 26 shooting death of a Tyler man , Anthony Wilson, 53, inside a home on Gentry Parkway. Christian Navon-Whitney Polk, 19, of…
Read article →3 Departments Contain Fire that Burned Vehicle, Mobile Home in Smith County
A fire of unknown origin on CR 2202 has been extinguished by the work of Smith County firefighters Tuesday afternoon. According to Chapel Hill Assistant Fire Chief Adam Moore, the fire burned a mobile home,…
Read article →Former Elysian Fields ISD Teacher Pleads Guilty to Improper Relationship with Student
A Marshall man has plead guilty to an improper relationship with a student during his time as a teacher with Elysian Fields ISD. Christopher Eppley, 38, plead guilty Monday morning in Judge Brad Morin’s court…
Read article →San Augustine County Judge Discusses PA Prospect Corporation Withdrawal
Today, San Augustine held their commissioners court meeting to discuss upcoming plans for the county. Judge Jeff Boyd gave an update on the current status of withdrawal of the PA Prospect Corporation. The corporation was…
Read article →Northwestern Lyrica, Men's Chorus, Cane River Singers to perform April 19
Northwestern Lyrica, the Cane River Singers and the Northwestern Men’s Chorus will present a concert on Tuesday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. Those…
Read article →NSU Alumni After Hours will be at Merci Beaucoup
The Northwestern State University Alumni Association will host Alumni After Hours at Merci Beaucoup Restaurant, 127 Church St., in downtown Natchitoches from 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 22. Alumni should note the change of venue, originally…
Read article →NSU hosts Red River Special Olympics
Teams from 11 schools in Natchitoches and Red River parishes participated in the 2022 Red River Games - Special Olympics Louisiana and Art Festival April 7. The event included track and field competitions and recreation…
Read article →Pineland Water Tower Valve Opened for Maintenance Purposes
KJAS News received a video on Monday showing water pouring out of the side of the City of Pineland water tower. However, there was no cause for alarm as a Pineland City Hall employee said…
Read article →City of Shreveport picks contractor to demolish city’s iconic Fair Grounds Field
The City of Shreveport is moving ahead with demolition of the city’s Fair Grounds Field. A contractor has been selected. And the City of Shreveport is in the process of executing a contract, which should…
Read article →Audit: Oakdale Clerk Overpaid Herself More Than $700K over Seven Years
A former Oakdale city clerk overpaid herself more than $700,000 from the city over seven years, according to a report from the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office. “Investigative auditors found that, between January 2014 and March…
Read article →Woman Killed After Crashing Head-On Into Jackknifed 18 Wheeler in Beaumont
BEAUMONT - 67-year-old Emma Brooks of Bastrop, LA, died after she crashed head-on into the cab of an 18 wheeler that jackknifed and jumped the concrete barrier on I-10 West near downtown Beaumont. Beaumont Police,…
Read article →Gosey Drug Arrests
Sheriff Aaron Mitchell reports George Reginald Gosey Jr (age-39) of Zwolle was arrested Friday, April 8, 2022 by Zwolle Police Department. Zwolle PD had arrest warrants for Gosey and located him at a local business…
Read article →Two NSU faculty to head state professional organizations
Two faculty members in the School of Social Sciences and Applied Programs at Northwestern State University have been named president of state professional organizations. Dr. Charles Pellegrin has been named president of the Louisiana Historical…
Read article →TBLA – Bass Unlimited Debuts 2022 Painting
Local artist Eddie Pastureau’s poster, “Double Jeopardy on Toledo Bend”, is already a hit among TBLA Bass Unlimited – Back-A-Great-Fighter poster collectors and the general public. His original artwork and the poster number one sold…
Read article →Motorcyclist killed, two injured in DeRidder crash
One person was killed and two were injured Sunday afternoon in a crash on Hwy 190 in DeRidder. A motorcycle struck a Toyota Highlander that was crossing Hwy 190 onto Wingate Road around 12:50 p.m.,…
Read article →Suspect Dead, Victim Safe Following Cherokee County Hostage Situation
A day after it began, a hostage situation in Cherokee County is over. According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect is deceased and the victim is safe. It’s unclear how the hostage situation…
Read article →1 Person Dies in 2-Vehicle Wreck on FM 2493 in Bullard
One person has died in a two-vehicle wreck that occurred on FM 2493 near the Brook Hill School in Bullard Saturday afternoon. Sgt. Larry Christian with the Smith County Sheriff’s Office said that the Bullard…
Read article →Wind gusts causing damage, power outages across East Texas
In parts of East Texas, gusty winds caused power outages and damage to at least one business. In Angelina County, a wind gust blew the roof over the gas pumps at the Shamrock convenience store…
Read article →Wildfire Had Residents Being Urged to Evacuate From Their Homes
Increased winds again elevated the wildfire risk Sunday, leading to some Northwest Louisiana residents being urged to evacuate their homes. Sustained winds of 20-30 mph with gusts upwards of 40 mph also resulted in some…
Read article →NSU will honor 100 individuals for contributions to Greek life
Northwestern State University will recognize 100 individuals who made significant contributions to fraternity and sorority life at the university over the last century as the university hosts the Greek Centennial Celebration this weekend. Individuals will…
Read article →Louisiana State Police Lieutenant Charged Following Hit and Run Investigation
Following an investigation into a hit and run incident, Lt. Chad Lacoste was taken into custody this morning on charges of Malfeasance in Office and Injuring Public Records. The investigation and charges stemmed from two…
Read article →Boil Advisory
Please be advised that the boil advisory from Hwy 1226 to Hwy 171 has been LIFTED.
Read article →Possible Jasper County Resident Wanted in Tyler County on Multiple Charges
The Tyler County Sheriff’s Department says a man who is believed to live in Jasper County is wanted on multiple charges. According to Sheriff Bryan Weatherford, 33-year-old Christopher Allen Tidwell is named in arrest warrants…
Read article →Driver Injured, Faces Charges Following Crash into Utility Pole
A driver was injured and now faces criminal charges after he crashed a late model Chevrolet pickup truck head-on into a utility pole. Jasper Police responded to the 300 block of West Houston Street at…
Read article →Fire Destroyed Pick Up Truck
A pickup truck went up in flames on Thursday afternoon, but the driver was uninjured. The Jasper Fire Department was sent to North Main Street just south of Martin Luther King at about 2:30 where…
Read article →Electrical Problems Cause Problems at Local Doctors Office
A burned out jumper on a Houston Street power line here in Jasper is thought have caused electrical problems which produced the smell of smoke inside a doctor's office on Thursday afternoon. The volunteers of…
Read article →DeRidder Man Arrested in Connection with Opelousas Homicide
A DeRidder man is charged with first-degree murder in connection with a February homicide in Opelousas, according to the Opelousas Police Department. Lenny Bruce, 19, was taken into custody in Leesville Thursday and transported to…
Read article →Beauregard Deputies Investigating Homicide Shooting of Female Just Outside DeRidder
Beauregard Parish Sheriff Mark Herford confirms detectives are investigating a homicide just outside DeRidder. According to BPSO, a white female is deceased after being shot. “At approximately 6:26 p.m., a subject phoned the DeRidder police…
Read article →New Owner and New Name for 120-Year-Old Kirbyville Newspaper
Along with a new owner, The Kirbyville Banner has a new name. Amanda Rodriguez published her first edition of the 120-year-old newspaper on Wednesday after recently purchasing ownership from Danny Reneaux, and immediately Rodriguez has…
Read article →NSU will honor 100 individuals for contributions to Greek life
Northwestern State University will recognize 100 individuals who made significant contributions to fraternity and sorority life at the university over the last century as the university hosts the Greek Centennial Celebration this weekend. Individuals will…
Read article →NSU Jazz Orchestra to perform April 12
The Northwestern State University Jazz Orchestra will perform on Tuesday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. Those attending are asked to wear a mask,…
Read article →NSU participates in ULS Day at the Capitol
Assistant Professor of Biology JD Cox demonstrated capabilities associated with Northwestern State University’s new certification program in Remote Systems Science and Technology to NSU students Ebenezer Aggrey, one of NSU’s R.F. Lewis Scholars; SGA President…
Read article →‘Millie’s Law’ looks to increase penalties in fentanyl cases in Louisiana
A Central Louisiana mother whose daughter died from a fentanyl overdose is the inspiration behind a bill that is currently in the legislature looking to enhance the criminal penalties related to fentanyl. Senate Bill 315…
Read article →Road Closure
On Thursday, April 7, 2022, Sabine Parish Police Jury will be closing Carters Ferry Road between Hwy 191 and Fred Ezernack Road from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. We will be replacing a big culvert.
Read article →Convenience Store Clerk Shot in West Shreveport
The search is on for the person or persons responsible for shooting a west Shreveport convenience store clerk late Wednesday night. It happened at the Circle K at Jefferson Paige and Pines Road. Police on…
Read article →Charger Starts Fire in SFA Residence Hall
According to officials with Stephen F. Austin University, a fire broke out inside a co-ed residence hall Wednesday night. At around 7:15 p.m., a small fire broke out in a single room in Lumberjack Landing.…
Read article →Toddler Has Died After Found Unresponsive in a Polk County Pond
A heartbreaking story coming out of Polk County where officials there say a toddler has died after being found unresponsive in a pond last week. Polk County Today is reporting that the incident involving an…
Read article →Pineland Man Charged in Bronson Shooting
The Sabine County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a Pineland man following a shooting that occurred in Bronson and left another man wounded. Daily News & More in Hemphill has obtained the arrest affidavit which says…
Read article →NSU Theatre and Dance to present musical "Ordinary Days"
– Northwestern State University Theatre and Dance will perform the musical “Ordinary Days” April 12-14 and 19-23 at 7:30 p.m. and April 23 at 2 p.m. in Theatre West. Tickets are $15 and $12 for…
Read article →Upcoming Events in Many's Cultural District
Read article →Theatre improvements
Excitement mounts as we prepare for the opening of our next production "D.K. Molar, The Devious Dentist".. but great improvements are happening before we open. With the last show being extended and performing at the…
Read article →LSHOF & NWLA History Museum April programs
Event: Fairview Elementary Archery Team Date: Friday, April 22, 2022 Time: 12:15pm-12:45pm Location: Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum 800 Front Street Natchitoches, LA 71457 Contact: (318) 357-2492 Please join us…
Read article →UPDATE: VPSO Shares Update on Suspects Allegedly Luring Kids to Vehicle
The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office released an update on the search for two males accused of attempting to lure children into their vehicle on Sunday, April 3. VPSO said that the two males have been…
Read article →VPSO and DPD Report Scam Phone Calls in Their Area
Both the Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office and DeRidder Police have shared that residents in both locations have received calls from someone claiming to be with their agency. In DeRidder they claim to be a Detective…
Read article →Newton Co Deputies Find More Stolen Items form Galveston Co.
Newton County Sheriff Robert Burby says that his deputies have now recovered a stolen trailer and a bush-hog in the same area where a stolen tractor was found, and he says the crimes, which originated…
Read article →Toddler Pulled from Black Bayou Lake, Pronounced Dead After Being Airlifted to Hospital
A young child was pulled from Black Bayou Lake Monday morning (April 4) in Caddo Parish. The toddler was later identified as Shaun Fitzgerald, 2-years-old, of Vivian. A spokesperson with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office…
Read article →Vidor Cop in Police Car Arrested in Beaumont on Assault and DWI Charges
Beaumont Police say a Vidor police officer was arrested early Monday evening after officers responded to a family disturbance call involving 62-year-old Michael Shaw. According to police, Shaw was off duty when a report came…
Read article →Louisiana Man Killed in Panola County Crash
A Friday morning crash west of Carthage left one driver dead and another injured. According to a report by the Texas Department of Public Safety, the driver of a GMC Sierra pickup was traveling westbound…
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