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East Texas Job Expert Believes Labor Shortages Could be Coming to an End

The COVID-19 pandemic hit businesses hard and many of them experienced labor shortages, including restaurants. If you suspect you were unfairly let go during this time, gathering witnesses to prove wrongful termination claims can strengthen…

Silver Alert: Assistance Needed Locating 78-Year-Old Man From Caddo Parish

Louisiana State Police on Monday issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office for 78-year-old Earl Kindley Thompson. Thompson was last seen by family members at his residence located on Front…

Pro Marijuana and Gambling Gubernatorial Challenger to Speak in Hemphill

Texas Gubernatorial challenger Danny Harrison will be making a stop in Hemphill for a speaking engagement on Thursday. Harrison, who says that he is an Independent Republican, is challenging incumbent Governor Greg Abbott for the…

Dr. Marcus Jones Named President of Northwestern State

The Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System voted unanimously to name Marcus Jones the 20th president of Northwestern State University Monday. Jones has served the institution in many ways throughout his 23-year…

Local Man Accused of Using Stolen Disabled Car in Chamber County

A local man with an extensive criminal record has now been arrested in Chambers County after he was accused of trying to steal a disabled car by using a tow-truck that had been stolen in…

Mr. Pineland Works Hard to Build a Better Community

Dr. Carnelius D. Gilder, Mr. Pineland. He holds eight current leadership positions in West Sabine that extend as far as Bronson and Rosevine. More than half of them are appointed or elected positions, and he…

Early Voting Wraps Up for November 13 Election in Louisiana

Saturday was the last day in Louisiana for residents to cast their votes early for the November 13 election. If voters were unable to cast their ballots this past week, they will still be able…

State Fair Shooting Leaves 1 in Critical Condition

A shooting at the State Fair of Louisiana Saturday night in Shreveport. It happened around 9:15pm inside of gate 1, which is near Pershing and Kings Highway and a ride called the down draft. One…

Two Cited for Deer Hunting Violations in Grant Parish

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two men for alleged deer hunting violations in Grant Parish on Oct. 13. Agents cited Nathan Smith, 18, of Pollock, for taking deer during illegal hours.…

State Police Investigating Trooper-Involved Shooting in Franklin Parish

On November 4, 2021, at approximately 12:30 p.m., the Franklin Parish Sheriff’s Office (FPSO) requested assistance from Louisiana State Police with an armed subject. The subject was barricaded inside an apartment building in Wisner, LA.…

2021 Trick or Treating

Children and their families traipsed down San Antonio Street in their Halloween costumes last week at the annual Trick or Treat activities sponsored by the Town of Many. Approximately 1500 children stopped at Many City…

Choctaw-Apache Donations

Plans are moving along rapidly for the Choctaw-Apache Exhibit Room at the Town of Many’s upcoming “No Man’s Land” Museum at the Many KCS Depot. The goal is to have the museum open in Spring…

Soldiers Return to Fort Polk After Completing Missions in Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Qatar

It was a special, early morning in Fort Polk as soldiers returned home around 1 a.m. on November 4 after completing missions in three different countries overseas. Around 300 soldiers from the 3rd Brigade 10th…

Hemphill Restaurant Manager Arrested Following Oct 27th Search Warrant

The manager of a Hemphill restaurant has been arrested on charges related to drug activity and theft, which follows an October 27th evidentiary search warrant that was executed at the business on the Hemphill Courthouse…

Child dies following Tuesday wreck in Upshur County

On Tuesday, a one-vehicle wreck took the life of a child in Upshur County. The wreck occurred at 3:41 p.m. Tuesday, according to DPS. Troopers responded to the crash, which happened on Highway 155 about…

Suspect in Shreveport Triple Homicide Dies in Shootout with State Police

The suspect wanted in a triple fatal shooting in Shreveport early Thursday morning has been shot and killed by state police in Wisner south of Winnsboro, Louisiana. State police said Barry Rigsby, 36, was believed…

Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory

CANCELED Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory: Update: The Louisiana State Police have canceled the Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory that was issued on behalf of the New Orleans Police Department for Nicholas Washington. Nicholas has…

**Update** Pedestrian Killed in Hit and Run Crash in Grant Parish

On November 3, 2021 an arrest warrant for Felony Hit and Run was obtained through the 35 th Judicial District Court for 62-year-old Keith A. Roland of Pineville. The arrest warrant was based on his…

Newton County Voters Defeat $12M Bond Proposal to use Old Prison

Newton County voters on Tuesday defeated a bond proposal which, if passed, would have funded the transformation of a former prison into a building for county government use. Newton County Judge Kenneth Weeks said that…

Brookshire Brothers says Supply of Thanksgiving Staples is Stable

Despite nationwide shortages of products in grocery stores and other retail outlets, a Deep East Texas based grocery store chain says they plan on having a stable supply of Thanksgiving staple items. KTRE 9 News…

BCSO: Explosion Kills 3 in Bowie County; Cause Remains Under Investigation

Three people are dead after a shop building in East Texas exploded Tuesday evening, officials say. Dispatchers got the call around 7:45 p.m. Nov. 2 regarding a blaze on Bowie County Road 4242. Fire crews…

Two Campti Men Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Hwy 493

Two North Natchitoches Parish men were seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash on La Hwy 493 near Melrose just after noon today according to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office. At 12:28pm, Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Deputies,…

Port of Lake Charles Receives Millions for Hurricane Repairs

Much needed funding is now in the hands of officials at the Port of Lake Charles. Under Louisiana state law, the port entered into a cooperative endeavor agreement with the state, meaning the port must…

Negreet School Leader Named Sabine Parish Principal of the Year

Cindy Lewing, principal of Zwolle Elementary School, is the 2020-2021 Sabine Parish Principal of the Year. The school year has been challenging for ZES, which is home to Pre-K through sixth-grade students, dealing with both…

Historic Buildings

An attractive new sign has been placed in front of the Many Depot. The sign, which was funded by a grant from the William C. Pomeroy Foundation, reads as follows: ‘ KANSAS CITY SOUTHER RAILWAY…

Vaccine Sites

On November 12th and 13th between the hours of 10 am and 4pm, the Louisiana National Guard and LSU will be in Sabine Parish offering Booster Vaccines, Regular Vaccines and Testing. All services will be…

Percussion ensemble to perform Nov. 8

Northwestern State University’s Percussion Ensemble will present a concert on Monday, Nov 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. Those attending are asked to follow university…

NSU School of Business will host CLE for attorneys

Northwestern State University’s School of Business will host a Continuing Legal Education event Friday, Nov. 19. The CLE will offer a total of five speakers who have donated their time for this event. Attendees may…

NSU Language and Culture Series will continue Nov. 10

Northwestern State University’s chapter of Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars will host a Language and Culture Lecture on Japan in Russell Hall 107 and virtually via WebEx on from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday,…

Bossier Parish Teacher and Haughton Man Arrested Following Alleged Road Rage Incident

Patrol deputies with the Bossier Sheriff’s Office arrested two men following an alleged road rage incident in a Haughton neighborhood. Jason Engle, 51, of Haughton, and a teacher with Bossier Parish Schools, was arrested after…

Juvenile Escapee Considered Armed and Dangerous

A Shreveport teen serving a juvenile life sentence for his part in the 2018 armed robbery and shooting death of a Shreveport pizza delivery driver is on the run. Shreveport police said Anthony Mandigo, 16,…

Lufkin Man Identified as Victim of Sunday Afternoon Fatal Crash

Lufkin authorities have identified the victim of a Sunday afternoon multi-vehicle fatal crash. Jose Edgardo Zavala, Jr., 21, of Lufkin died after being taken to a local hospital following the incident. According to a report,…

Amber Alert Cancelled for 14-Year-Old From Texas

An Amber Alert was canceled for Stevie Patrice Johnson, 14, from Texas. Police believed Shanice was abducted by Shawnice Hickman, 33. No details were given as to why the Amber Alert was canceled. https://www.ksla.com/2021/11/02/amber-alert-issued-14-year-old-abducted-texas/

Sheriff's Deputies Investigate Shooting in Mount Union

A resident of the Mount Union Community northwest of Kirbyville is undergoing treatment after being shot outside her home early Monday morning. Jasper County Sheriff Mitchel Newman said deputies were dispatched to the location on…

Amber Alert Issued for 14-Year-Old Abducted From Texas

An Amber Alert has been issued for Stevie Patrice Johnson, 14, who was abducted from Texas. Stevie is a Black female with brown hair and brown eyes. She is 5′0″ tall and 120 pounds. She…

Sabine Parish Students Selected as Educators Rising National Ambassadors

Sabine Parish Police Jury Meeting

The Sabine Parish Police Jury will hold a special called meeting Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 9 a.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Sabine Parish Courthouse, 400 S. Capitol Street in Many.

Pollock Woman Arrested for Vehicular Homicide

A Pollock woman has been arrested following a fatal crash on October 31 that claimed the life of Teresa Ann Morgan, 50, of Trout, Louisiana. According to state police, a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, driven Miranda…

Unrestrained Homer Man Killed in Claiborne Parish Crash, Speed Suspected Factor

On November 1, 2021, just before 3:00 p.m., Troopers assigned to Louisiana State Police Troop G began investigating a one-vehicle fatality crash on LA Hwy 161 just north of LA Hwy 520. This crash claimed…

Facebook class to begin Nov. 13

Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education will present “Developing Social Media Skills in Facebook” on Saturday, Nov. 13 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. in the second floor classroom in South Hall.…

Driver Killed in Rapides Parish Crash

On November 1, 2021, at approximately 11:00 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a fatal crash on I-49 south of Alexandria. This crash killed 36-year-old Latreece Sparks of Florien. The initial investigation revealed…

Scroggs enjoying the opportunity to follow in her mother's footsteps

Each Northwestern State University student who wins the Northwestern State – Lady of the Bracelet Scholarship Program receives a bracelet containing the name of each past winner of the event. The bracelet is highly cherished,…

Deadly Weekend on Louisiana Highways

This weekend proved to be deadly for motorists in Louisiana. Since Friday night, Louisiana State Police Troopers investigated 10 fatal crashes resulting in 12 deaths. These numbers don’t include crashes investigated by local and parish…

Dr. Anna Morris Named Senior Director of Nursing and Chief Nursing Administrator at Northwestern State

Dr. Anna Morris has been named senior director of nursing and chief nursing administrator at Northwestern State University. Her appointment has been approved by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System. Northwestern…

Grant Parish Woman Charged with Vehicular Homicide

On October 31, 2021, at approximately 5:50 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 165 north of Ball. This crash claimed the life of 50-year-old Teresa Ann Morgan of…

Two Separate Crashes in Rapides Parish Leave Two People Dead

On October 30, 2021, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on I-49 near U.S. 167. This crash claimed the life of 59-year-old Sylvia Ann Ostrander of…

Nacogdoches Man Who Was Allegedly Stabbed, Slashed by Son Dies at Tyler Hospital

A man who was airlifted to a Tyler hospital after his son allegedly stabbed him and slashed his throat died of his injuries Friday, according to Nacogdoches County Sheriff Jason Bridges. Bridges said Blake Foxworth,…

Bienville Student Arrested with Gun, Alcohol on Campus

A 16-year-old Castor High School student was arrested Thursday after a pistol and alcohol were recovered from his vehicle parked on the school parking lot, Sheriff John Ballance said Friday in a social media post.…

Bradley Stracener Has Been Missing for Two Years

*** CRIME STOPPERS ~ MISSING PERSON *** The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the disappearance of Bradley Stracener, age 32, of Leesville. Bradley was last seen on October 30th, 2019 in the Sandy…

Gunfire at Halloween Party Kills 1, Wounds 9; Police Arrest Suspect

Texarkana, Texas, police have taken a suspect into custody following a deadly shooting at a Halloween party. Detectives spoke with several of Keuntae McElory’s family members and friends as police searched for the 21-year-old after…