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Shreveport Bicyclist killed on I-49 in Natchitoches Parish
A Shreveport bicyclist was killed early Friday morning after colliding with an 18-wheeler on Interstate 49 in Natchitoches Parish, state police said. The crash killed Jahon Gailes, 34. He was pronounced dead at the scene.…
Read article →Shreveport Police Officer Involved in 4-Vehicle Crash at Busy Intersection
A police officer and five others are recovering after being involved in a four-car pileup on Youree Drive late Sunday morning. Before 11 a.m. Feb. 20, a report of a possible self-inflicted shooting came in…
Read article →Walmart Donates Stuffed Animals
Many Walmart Associates Melinda Ebarb and Rachel Harper graciously donated 3 huge boxes of stuffed animals to the Sabine Parish Sheriff's Office today. The stuffed animals will be used by Deputies and Detectives in cases…
Read article →Toledo Town Theft Arrests
Benjamin Duane Rust (age-34) and Kyra Jordyn Lofton (age-23) both from Texas were arrested by Sabine County Texas Deputies last night, February 17, 2022. On the evening of February 1st, 2022, Lofton and Rust took…
Read article →Historical Marker Placed at Sabine High School with Grant from William C. Pomeroy Foundation
Black History Month is the annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of…
Read article →Alexandria Missing Person: Lori Wright
Authorities in Alexandria are asking for the public’s help locating a missing woman: Lori Wright , 44. The Alexandria Police Department said she is approximately 5′9″ tall and weighs between 140 and 160 pounds. She…
Read article →VPSO Arrests Anacoco Man for Possession of Stolen Property and Narcotics
Detectives with the Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office were attempting to recover stolen property at a Malcolm Smart Road trailer park. Upon arrival contact was made with Weston Smith. Detectives immediately recognized a strong and distinct…
Read article →Louisiana Legislators Push for Bail Reform
A wave of states and local jurisdictions are tweaking their bail reform policies following problems with their justice systems. Louisiana state representatives are now working towards bail reform to ensure fairness in courts. The law…
Read article →Matthew Edgar Remains At-Large
Nearly a month after Matthew Hoy Edgar was last seen on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, the convicted murderer remains on the run. Early on after Edgar disappeared and failed to show up for the fourth…
Read article →JPD Releases Image of Suspects in Lakeway Tire Truck Theft
Jasper Police on Thursday released a security camera image of three suspects from the theft of a work truck. The crime occurred late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning at Lakeway Tire on Highway 190…
Read article →Houston Men Accused of Stealing Catalytic Convertors in Beaumont
Beaumont police arrested four people early Wednesday morning after responding to a call at West End Lodge in the 4200 block of North Major Drive in Beaumont. Police say a caller observed people under and…
Read article →Authorities Recover Man’s Body from Lake Jacksonville
First responders in Cherokee County recovered a 75-year-old man’s body from Lake Jacksonville Thursday morning. Cherokee County Sheriff Brent Dickson said that the CCSO got a 911 call from a woman at about 11:30 a.m.…
Read article →NSU lifts mask mandate
Following updated guidance from the University of Louisiana System, Northwestern State University is eliminating the mask mandate that has been in effect at all university campuses and other educational sites and facilities. Although the mask…
Read article →Northwestern Theatre and Dance to perform "Cinderella" Feb. 24-26
Northwestern Theatre and Dance will present “Cinderella,” an original contemporary ballet, on Feb. 24-26 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. Tickets are $15 and $12 for senior…
Read article →Wiseman Arrest
Marcus Lynn Wiseman Sr (age-47) of Many was arrested Wednesday afternoon by the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Tactical Narcotics Team. Wiseman was arrested during a traffic stop on LA Hwy 175 near Primm Road where T.N.T.…
Read article →**Update to Post from Yesterday Evening**
**Update to post from yesterday evening** Buckey Adams (age-54) was located and arrested for several warrants yesterday evening. Sabine Parish Sheriff Dispatch received a call about a vehicle parked on Rocky Springs Road and a…
Read article →New feature allows Louisiana Residents to Register as Organ Donors with LA Wallet App
Residents in Louisiana can now register as organ, tissue and eye donors directly through the LA Wallet app on a mobile device. The new feature has been made available thanks to a partnership between LOPA,…
Read article →City of DeRidder Announces Road Work Beginning Monday, Feb. 21
The City of DeRidder has announced that as part of their 2022 Overlay Program work will begin Monday, February 21st on various roads throughout the city. Streets being worked on beginning Monday include Greenbriar Street,…
Read article →Lecompte Man Arrested for 203 Counts of Child Porn Distribution
A Lecompte man has been arrested for 203 counts of distribution of pornography involving juveniles - victim under the age of 13. According to the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office, Seth Christian Chumley, 19, of Lecompte…
Read article →State Fire Marshal Encourages Increased Fire Safety Awareness as Statewide Fatal Fire Count Remains Elevated
The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFM) is calling on all Louisiana citizens to increase fire safety awareness and fire escape planning in and around their homes as the number of fire deaths across the state…
Read article →Tyler Police Investigating Double Homicide, Suspect Found with Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
Two people were found shot to death Tuesday night in the parking lot of a Tyler hotel. According to a press release from the Tyler Police Department, on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at around 9:50…
Read article →Truck Stolen from Jasper Business Found in Tyler County
A work truck stolen from a Jasper business has been found. However, those responsible for the crime remain at-large. Jasper Police Lieutenant Garrett Foster says it occurred overnight at Lakeway Tire on West Gibson Street…
Read article →Police Say Gun was Found in the Backpack of a Student at Silsbee High School
Silsbee ISD police officers find handgun in student's backpack after anonymous tip. According to a statement from Silsbee ISD, the handgun was recovered without incident and the case has been referred to law enforcement. "We…
Read article →Death of Man Thought to be Caused by Animal Now Said to be Health-Related
The Gregg County Sheriff’s Office has released more information about the death of a man on Feb. 10 that was thought to possibly be animal-related. According to Lt. Josh Tubb, Jay Simms, 67, of Winona,…
Read article →Lufkin Truck Driver Injured in Tyler County Crash
Texas Department of Public Safety Sergeant Shana Clark says a Lufkin truck driver is undergoing treatment following a Wednesday morning accident in north Tyler County. According to Sergeant Shana Clark, 59-year-old Gary Powell was driving…
Read article →Phi Beta Delta plans Two Lectures on International Cultures
Northwestern State University’s chapter of Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars will host two Language and Culture mini-lectures on Wednesday, Feb. 23 and Wednesday, March 16 at 5:30 p.m. in the David Morgan…
Read article →1 Dead in West Shreveport Motel Shooting, Suspect Arrested
Shreveport police have arrested a suspect in Tuesday morning’s fatal shooting in the parking lot of the Economy Inn in the 5100 block of Westwood Park. Romullus Noyes, 22, of Shreveport faces a charge of…
Read article →Beauregard Animal Control to Receive $250k Donation for New Facility From Bissell Pet Foundation
Playing and caring for the lost and forgotten dogs of Beauregard Parish. That’s how Deputy Krista West starts and ends her day seven days a week. “It’s been my mission since I took over this…
Read article →2 Men Rescued from Toledo Bend After Boat Floods in Fishing Tournament
Two men were rescued from Toledo Bend Saturday, Feb. 12 thanks to the efforts of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF). Officials say agents with the Enforcement Division got the call around 12:45…
Read article →Mobile Home Fire in Leesville Leaves One Dead
A mobile home fire in Leesville has left one person dead, according to the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal. Louisiana State Fire Marshal deputies are on the scene of a mobile home fire in…
Read article →Suspect Arrested in Connection with Jasper Shooting
Jasper police report a suspect is in custody and the victim is recovering after a shooting on Feb. 5. Jasper police say the suspect is a 31-year-old male, whose name will be released once arraignment…
Read article →Firefighters Continue to Battle Wildfires
Despite desperate pleas from local fire departments for residents to either cease outdoor burning or to use extreme caution, those same departments are continuing to have to respond to out of control fires on a…
Read article →Wind Symphony to perform Feb. 24
The NSU Wind Symphony will perform on Thursday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. University COVID protocols will be in effect. Those attending are…
Read article →Mansfield Killer Blows Kisses to Victim's Family; Sentenced to Life Plus 50
A Mansfield man who showed no remorse during his trial last month for killing a motel desk clerk and attempting to kill a motel guest continued that defiance Monday during his sentencing. But it was…
Read article →Missing Person: Steven W. Burkett of Marthaville
The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help locating a missing Marthaville man: Steven W. Burkett, 49. NPSO said he was last seen driving a dark gray GMC 4X4 pickup truck with fender…
Read article →Fight at Leesville/DeRidder Game Came After Alleged Threat Toward Leesville Basketball Team
A fight at the Leesville/DeRidder basketball game came after authorities received information about a threat toward the Leesville basketball team and the possibility of a firearm on campus, authorities said. During the large fight that…
Read article →23-year-old Livingston Man Dies in 1-Vehicle Rollover Wreck Near Leggett
A 23-year-old Livingston man died in a one-vehicle wreck that occurred on Upper Leggett Road in Polk County early Saturday morning. According to a press release, Texas Department of Public Safety troopers responded to and…
Read article →Severe weather possible Wednesday PM through Thursday AM
The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK and the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, LA are issuing statements warning that there is a possibility of severe weather in this area from Wednesday night through…
Read article →Faculty Recital to Feature English music
Violinist Sofiko Tchetchelashvili and pianist Chialing Hsieh will present a faculty recital on Thursday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. University COVID protocols will…
Read article →T.N.T. Agents Speak at NSU
On Wednesday, February 9th, 2022, Sabine Parish Sheriff Tactical Narcotics Team Agents Lt Jesse Branam and Sgt Josiah Steinke spoke to Criminal Justice students at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches. Lt Branam and Sgt Steinke…
Read article →Line dancing class to begin Feb. 23
A line dancing class will be offered by Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education starting Wednesday, Feb. 23. The class will be taught on Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. through…
Read article →DeRidder Mayor Responds to Disturbance at High School Basketball Game
The Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office and DeRidder Police Department are investigating an incident that occurred Friday night at DeRidder High School’s basketball game against Leesville High. A fight broke out between high school students outside…
Read article →Two Killed in Tyler County Crash
Texas Department of Public Safety Sergeant Shana Clark two men were killed in a Friday afternoon collision involving an 18-wheeler in Tyler County. The accident happened shortly before 2:00 on Highway 190, just east of…
Read article →1 Man Electrocuted, Another Injured When Scaffolding Contacts Overhead Power Line
A Natchitoches Parish man was electrocuted and another Natchitoches Parish man was injured when a 24-foot-tall metal scaffolding came in contact with an overhead power line carrying about about 7,624 volts of electricity, authorities said.…
Read article →One Person Injured in Accident Involving Motorcycle Near Dam B
Beech Grove firefighters responded to the Dam B Community in northeast Tyler County Friday afternoon to assist with a major accident. It happened shortly before 2:00 on Highway 190 about a quarter-mile east of Farm…
Read article →Nacogdoches Police Arrest Man Who Allegedly Fled After Hit-And-Run Crash
Nacogdoches police officers arrested a 21-year-old man Friday evening after he allegedly rear-ended a car stopped at a traffic light and then fled the scene. Khristian Kane Goree, 21, is still being held in the…
Read article →17 Year Old Charged with Port Arthur Shooting
A judge has arraigned 17 year-old Jose Gabriel Cortez on two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Cortez was arrested on Thursday by Port Arthur police following a shooting at La Vaquita near…
Read article →Level II Endangered Missing Child Alert
Louisiana State Police have issued a Level II Endangered Missing Child Advisory on behalf of the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office for 14-year-old Destiny Taylor Pope. Destiny was last seen at 32845 LA Hwy 1036 in…
Read article →Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk This Super Bowl Weekend
On Sunday, February 13, 2022, millions of Americans will tune in to one of the most anticipated sports games of the year, Super Bowl LVI. With many planning to host Super Bowl parties and events,…
Read article →Press Release Third Cohort of Leadership Natchitoches Brings Diverse Leaders
Leadership Natchitoches, an initiative of the Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce, is proud to announce the 2022 Leadership Class. This third cohort of the program is comprised of a diverse group of leaders from different…
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