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Alexandria Federal Judge Takes Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors Under Advisement
An Alexandria-based federal judge will take a lawsuit filed by three states, including Louisiana, against the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors under advisement. His decision, once made, could mean the granting of…
Read article →North DeSoto High School Student with Air Gun on Campus Arrested
The 14-year-old who was in possession of an air gun on school property Friday was charged with illegal possession of a firearm on school property. ORIGINAL STORY: STONEWALL, La. – A North DeSoto High School…
Read article →In Custody: Inmate Who Disappeared from Work Detail in Coushatta Back in Custody
According to the Red River Parish Sheriff’s Office, the inmate who walked away from a work detail on Dec. 2 is now back in custody. Officials say Ranson Thomas, 43, disappeared from the site on…
Read article →Woman Accused of Attacking Boyfriend in Boyce
A woman has been accused of attacking her boyfriend in Boyce on December 4, 2021. The Boyce Police Department said Christine Miller, 51, has been charged with simple domestic battery, disturbing the peace, attempted unauthorized…
Read article →LSP: 26 people Arrested in Narcotics Roundup in Avoyelles and Rapides Parishes
This week, 26 people were arrested on various drug charges stemming from an extensive narcotics investigation. In June 2020, Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations/Alexandria Field Office, Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office and Bunkie Police Department…
Read article →Online phlebotomy technician training course to begin Jan. 30
An online phlebotomy technician training course through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education will begin on Monday, January 30. This nine-week course is broken down into two parts. The first part will…
Read article →State Police Announce the Commencement of Cadet Class 100
Yesterday Afternoon, a select group of men and women reported to the Louisiana State Police Training Academy for the commencement of historic Cadet Class 100. While challenging, day one for the cadets is about proving…
Read article →Bicyclist Struck, Killed by Pickup in Bossier City
Bossier City police are investigating a fatal crash on Barksdale Boulevard near Fullilove Drive. Police say a 62-year-old woman riding a bike was attempting to cross the street Wednesday night when she was struck by…
Read article →Former JCSO Chief Deputy Jack Myers Has Died
Former Jasper County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Jack Royce Myers, Sr. has died. Myers, who served under the late Sheriff Aubrey Cole, passed away early Friday. He was 82. Myers was also a deputy in…
Read article →Lufkin Police Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Auto-Pedestrian Incident
The Lufkin Police Department is investigating an auto-pedestrian, hit-and-run fatality accident that occurred early this morning. Around 1:30 a.m., a man was attempting to cross the intersection of North Timberland Drive at Paul Avenue when…
Read article →Charles Mayeux’s Attorney Trying to Get Some Charges Tossed
In Avoyelles Parish, Charles Mayeux, the former police and fire chief of Evergreen who was convicted of the 2015 murder of his wife through a non-unanimous verdict, will be back in court this month. Shelly…
Read article →LDH Confirms First Case of Omicron Variant in Louisiana
The Louisiana Department of Health officially confirmed on Sunday, Dec. 5, the first case of the omicron variant in Louisiana. ORIGINAL: The following information is from the Louisiana Department of Health: The Louisiana Department of…
Read article →Twenty-Six Individuals Arrested Following Narcotics Roundup in Avoyelles and Rapides Parishes
This week, twenty-six individuals were arrested on various drug charges stemming from an extensive narcotics investigation. In June 2020, Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations/Alexandria Field Office, Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Bunkie Police Department…
Read article →Troopers Have Seized Over $6 million Worth of Illegal Narcotics in Last 30 Days
On December 1st, Troopers from the Louisiana State Police made a routine traffic stop on I-12 in St. Tammany Parish. While investigating, Troopers were able to locate and seize 18 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine (picture…
Read article →Silver Alert: Assistance Needed Locating Shreveport Woman
The Louisiana State Police has issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the Shreveport Police Department for 76-year-old Daisy Walker. She was last seen by family members at her residence located at 7800 Youree Drive…
Read article →Time For WILLIE STEWART SHOW
The Willie Stewart Family and Friends Christmas Show on Dec. 11 has become an annual tradition at the Many Community Center. There’s one big change to this year’s show. It will start an hour earlier…
Read article →Lake Charles Man Arrested in Connection to Alexandria Homicide
A Lake Charles man has been arrested in connection with a homicide that occurred in Alexandria in February 2021. Alexandria police said Dmarcus Dynell Lamb, 31, has been charged with one count of second-degree murder…
Read article →Search Underway for Red River Parish Trustee
Red River Parish sheriff's deputies need the public's help in finding an escapee. Ranson Thomas, 43, walked away from a work detail Thursday morning. The trustee was on an assigned job on U.S. Highway 371…
Read article →Gov. Edwards Plans to Provide Update on LA Response to Covid-19, Including Omicron Variant
Gov. John Bel Edwards has announced he will be holding a news conference on Friday, Dec. 3. According to Edwards, it will be on Louisiana’s response to COVID-19 and an update on the omicron variant.…
Read article →Lufkin Police Arrest Man After High-Speed Chase
Lufkin police officers arrested a 37-year-old man Thursday evening after he allegedly led authorities on a high-speed chase that started on State Highway 94. According to a press release, LPD officers arrested Leland Randolph, of…
Read article →Robbery Suspect Arrested After Car Crash in Nacogdoches
Nacogdoches police report a convenience store clerk was robbed at gunpoint. Police responding to a wreck in the area determined the driver was the robbery suspect. Around 2:07 a.m. Thursday morning a suspect wearing a…
Read article →Nov Felony Drug Arrests
Almost one pound of methamphetamine, Xanax pills, Tramadol pills, crack cocaine, synthetic cannabinoids, various drug paraphernalia and 2 firearms were taken off the streets in Sabine Parish last month. Sheriff Aaron Mitchell and his Tactical…
Read article →"Lessons and Carols" service to be presented Dec. 7
The Northwestern State University Chamber Choir will present a candlelight service of “Lessons and Carols” Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception at 145 Church St. in Natchitoches.…
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Hot ideas just won students some cool cash in this year’s Inferno Pitch Business Model Competition. The competition was presented by Northwestern State University’s School of Business, College of Business and Technology and BRF’s Entrepreneurial…
Read article →Multicultural Christmas Concert to be held Dec. 7
The 13th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Multicultural Christmas Concert will be held on Tuesday Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. at the Treen Auditorium located on the campus of the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts.…
Read article →Malmay Arrest
Christopher Delane Malmay (age-27) of Zwolle was arrested this afternoon. Sabine Parish Sheriff Tactical Narcotics Team Agents attempted to stop Malmay driving his white Jaguar Type S vehicle for a traffic violation in the Billy…
Read article →Sabine Parish Police Jury Meeting
The Sabine Parish Police Jury will hold a special called meeting Friday, December 3, 2021 at 9 a.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Sabine Parish Courthouse, 400 S. Capitol Street in Many.
Read article →Lufkin Police Arrest 2 Who Allegedly Shot at 3 Houses, Vehicle
Officers with the Lufkin Police Department have arrested two suspects after they allegedly shot at three houses and a vehicle on Keltys Street Tuesday morning. Odarius Damonte Maxie, 20, of Lufkin, and Jakyren Talon Sanford,…
Read article →First Responders At Scene of Fatal Wreck in Rusk County
One person was killed in a “major crash” on Wednesday in Rusk County, according to the Rusk County Office of Emergency Management. First responders were driving to the scene around 7:40 p.m. The wreck happened…
Read article →Woman Taken to Hospital After Vehicle Leaves Road, Strikes Tree Near Clawson
A wreck on FM 2021 Wednesday in the Clawson area. Central Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene. They say that the woman was traveling along FM 2021 near Crawford Creek, west of Ransom Brown…
Read article →NSU will relax mask mandate on all campuses
– Following new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showing several weeks of sustained improvement to low/moderate transmission of COVID-19 in Natchitoches Parish, Northwestern State University has relaxed its indoor mask mandate…
Read article →Dept. of Fine and Graphic Art Will Host Annual Maker's Faire Next Week
Northwestern State University’s Department of Fine and Graphic Art will host the annual Maker’s Faire in Orville Hanchey Gallery next week. Dates and times are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Thursday,…
Read article →Pedestrian Dies After Struck by Vehicle on Troup Hwy in Tyler
Tyler Police Department officers are working the scene of a pedestrian crash. According to Lt. Lukas Neubauer, the pedestrian was struck in the 1700 block of Troup Highway, and he has died at a local…
Read article →Natchitoches Man Arrested After 25-Mile Pursuit by Deputies, State Police
An 18-year-old Natchitoches man is behind bars after he allegedly stole a vehicle, then led State Police and Natchitoches deputies on pursuit before crashing on Louisiana Highway 117 south of Provencal on Tuesday morning. Sheriff…
Read article →Shooting Being Investigated on Hynson Street in Alexandria
A vehicle was shot on Hynson Street in Alexandria on November 30, according to the Alexandria Police Department. Around 8:17 p.m., police responded to the report of gunfire. The driver of the vehicle stated she…
Read article →Shot for $100 Vaccine Incentive Program Extended Through End of December
Louisiana’s Shot for $100 COVID-19 vaccine incentive program has been extended through the end of December. This gives residents another opportunity to get vaccinated through the holidays. The Louisiana Department of Health says as of…
Read article →Hardin County Couple Killed in House Fire
A Hardin County couple and their dog died in an early Tuesday morning house fire. It happened at about 3:30 on Farm to Market Road 2937, also known as Old Spurger Highway, approximately 4 miles…
Read article →FBI New Orleans Warns of Holiday Shopping Scams
The FBI New Orleans Division warns of cyber criminals targeting shoppers hoping to take advantage of online bargains and hard to find gift items for the holidays. Shoppers looking for a good deal this holiday…
Read article →Jazz for Pups concert to be held Dec. 8
The NSU Jazz Combos will present a “Jazz for Pups” Concert on Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public but donations to benefit Natchitoches…
Read article →NSU alumna creates scholarship in memory of grandmother, a long-time Avoyelles educator
A Northwestern State University alumna established a scholarship in memory of her grandmother, also an NSU graduate, who was a teacher, wife, mother, granny and friend to all. Candace Lemoine, a 2000 graduate, created the…
Read article →The Sabine Parish Drama Club is Back
Students in the 7th-12th grade will be performing the comedy "A Good Old-Fashioned Big Family Christmas" this Friday, December 3rd at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 5th at 2 p.m. in the Many Community Center.…
Read article →13-Year-Old Hudson Boy Alerts Mother of Fire Moments Before Home Burst into Flames
An Angelina County family says they’re relieved to be alive after their Hudson home went up in a flames. All that remains are charred framing and ashes. “A kid staying up to play video games…
Read article →Couple Questioned in Connection with Livingston Man's Death
Two people wanted for questioning following the death of a Livingston man have been taken into custody, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Chief Deputy Rickie Childers confirmed Monday evening that a U.S. Marshal’s…
Read article →Teenager Shot, Killed in Natchitoches Shooting
Natchitoches police say a 14-year-old was shot and killed over the weekend. Officers were notified by Natchitoches Regional Medical Center that a juvenile was brought to the emergency room Saturday night with a single gunshot…
Read article →3 Cited for Federal Migratory Game Bird Violations in Rapides Parish
Three men have been cited in Rapides Parish for alleged federal migratory game bird violations. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said on Nov. 28 their agents observed multiple individuals duck hunting from a…
Read article →Omicron Variant: What Does it Mean for Central Louisiana
The new Omicron COVID variant has now been detected in nearly twenty countries around the world. Although the new variant has been detected in Canada, there are no confirmed cases in the United States yet.…
Read article →Pedestrian Killed in Avoyelles Parish Crash
On November 28, 2021, shortly after 7:00 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a fatal crash on Louisiana Highway 107 north of Cottonport. This crash killed 34-year-old Cartez D. James of Marksville. The…
Read article →American Indian Crafts Day at NSU is Cancelled
The annual American Indian Crafts Day scheduled for Saturday Dec. 4 at the Williamson Museum on the Northwestern State University campus has been cancelled. NSU Professor of Anthropology Dr. Pete Gregory, who organizes the event,…
Read article →CDC director selected for Louisiana Early Leaders Academy
Faith Stanfield, director of the Child Development Center at Northwestern State University, was one of 24 early childhood directors from across Louisiana named to the third cohort of Louisiana Early Leaders Academy. The Louisiana Early…
Read article →PRANCER MOVIE
PRANCER, one of Santa’s favorite reindeer, is flying into the Many Community Center on Saturday night, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. He plans to get everyone in the Christmas spirit. ADMISSION IS FREE AS ALWAYS.…
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