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Tyler County sheriff’s Deputies Arrest 2 Men in Connection With Church Burglary
Deputies with the Tyler County Sheriff’s Office have arrested two men in connection to a burglary that occurred at the Oak Grove Church located between Spurger and Fred on Oct. 9. According to a post…
Read article →Louisiana Trooper Charged in Texas Fatal Crash
On October 13, 2021, 45-year-old Patrick Bell of Merryville was arrested for his involvement in a fatal crash in Jasper County, Texas. At the time of the crash, Bell was off-duty having been on workers’…
Read article →5 Deputies Complete Training Academy
Five Sabine Parish Sheriff Deputies graduated from the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office Correctional Academy today. Johnathon Knippers, Charlotte Thomas, Robert Asbell, Kyle Roberts, and Michael Wilson were among 26 cadets who received their POST Level…
Read article →Pianist Michael Gurt to present concert Oct. 21
– Pianist Michael Gurt will present a concert at Northwestern State University on Thursday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Tickets are $15. Those attending are asked to follow university regulations and…
Read article →ET professor earns robotics certification
– Dr. Shahriar Hossain, assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at Northwestern State University, earned two robotics certifications offered by FANUC America, a leading supplier of robots, CNC systems and factory automation. Over…
Read article →Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office: Before Halloween, Families Should Check Sex Offender Registry and Download the Free Sabine Parish Sheriff App
There are approximately 112 registered sex offenders in Sabine Parish , and the Sheriff’s Office wants parents to know which houses their children should avoid when trick-or-treating. “Registered sex offenders report their home address to…
Read article →Shooting at East Jasper Apartment Complex
Jasper Police were busy investigating a shooting on the east side of town late Monday evening. It happened shortly after 10:00 at the Hope Village Apartments at 700 Pollard Street, and officers arrived to find…
Read article →East Texas Pumpkin Patch Says They Had No Problem Getting Supplied
While some parts of the country are experiencing a pumpkin shortage, here in East Texas that doesn’t seem to be the case. At Calie’s Acre, which is located north of Longview in Upshur County, they…
Read article →Attempted Theft of an Evandale ATM Machine
Jasper County deputies are investigating an attempted theft of an ATM machine in Evadale. Chief Deputy Scotty Duncan said it happened either late Monday night or early Tuesday morning at Eastex Federal Credit Union, located…
Read article →Several Education Opportunities Available at CLTCC for Manufacturing
Central Louisiana Technical Community College offers a variety of programs for students looking to get careers in the manufacturing industry. A.H. Parker, the Director of Manufacturing at CLTCC, said that the school has worked closely…
Read article →City of Leesville Council Considers Ordinance Regarding Blocking Rights of Ways and Easements
The City of Leesville City Council me at 3:00 p.m. Monday, October 11, 2021. Mayor Allen, Councilwoman Guess, and Councilman Shapkoff were absent. The monthly bills presented were $60,615.14. Lt. Col (retired) Ronalk Kariker presented…
Read article →Master Trooper Adam Gaubert to be Honored at Weekend Funeral Mass
The life and service of Master Trooper Adam Gaubert will be honored and celebrated at a Funeral Mass for family, friends, and public safety colleagues on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at St. George Catholic Church…
Read article →15 Suspects Arrested in September
15 suspects were arrested in the month of September by the Sabine Parish Sheriff's Office for felony narcotic and firearm charges. Almost all of the suspects and details were published in previous news releases. The…
Read article →Tyler Pastor Used Elderly Couple's Bank Card for Car Payments
A Tyler pastor, Rev. Jerome Milton, of the Open Door Bible Church, is accused of using an elderly couple’s debit card and checks from their account for his personal expenses, according to an arrest affidavit.…
Read article →Sink Hole in Texarkana "Big Enough to Swallow Car" Causes Traffic Headaches for Drivers
A sinkhole in Texarkana has been causing an inconvenience for area drivers. On Monday, Oct. 11, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announced it’s working together with the city to pinpoint the cause of the…
Read article →Police Believe Man was Killed in Shreveport and Dumped into Lake Bistineau
A man has been found dead in an ArkLaTex lake. And investigators now believe he was killed elsewhere then his body was dumped there. A fisherman made the discovery Sunday, Oct. 10 in Lake Bistineau,…
Read article →Passenger Killed in Early Morning Crash in Beauregard Parish
Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop D responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash on US Hwy 171, just south of Lumas Road in Beauregard Parish on October 10, 2021, shortly before 3:45 a.m. The crash…
Read article →Missing 3 Year Old Child Found Alive
A missing 3-year-old boy has been found alive in the woods four days after walking away from his parents in Texas, the Grimes County sheriff confirms. “Great news! He’s alive and well,” said Grimes County…
Read article →Shreveport Man Arrested on Hate Crimes and Terrorizing Charges
A Shreveport man faces hate-crime charges after a series of racist notes were left on the campus of a west-side church. David Tefertiller, 67, was arrested Tuesday afternoon on a warrant charging him with terrorizing…
Read article →Shreveport Man Arrested for Hate Crimes and Terrorizing
A Shreveport man faces hate-crime charges after a series of racist notes were left on the campus of a west-side church. David Tefertiller, 67, was arrested Tuesday afternoon on a warrant charging him with terrorizing…
Read article →Twisted wire sculptor Elvin Shields to be named a Louisiana Tradition Bearer
Twisted wire sculptor Elvin Shields will be named a Louisiana Tradition Bearer by the Louisiana Folklife Commission and honored at a ceremony on Saturday, October 16 at 2 p.m. at the Louisiana Sports Hall of…
Read article →Vernon Parish Students Get a Taste of Farm Life
Porter Farm hosted the Vernon Parish Youth Farm Day on Wednesday, October 6 with the purpose of educating students about what it takes to raise the food that’s on their table. In partnership with the…
Read article →Tractor Stolen in Newton County
Newton County Sheriff Robert Burby is asking for the public’s help in locating a tractor that was stolen within the last few days. According to Burby, a 2020 orange Kubota tractor with attached implements was…
Read article →Member of Lufkin Community Attend Vigil for Legend Williamson
Friends, family, and members of the Lufkin community gathered this evening at the Henderson Expo Center to honor the life of Legend Williamson. People joined in unison for moments of prayer, reflection, and shared moments…
Read article →Sheriff Says Undercover Investigators Derailed Henderson Woman's Murder-For-Hire Plot
An East Texas businesswoman was arrested by undercover agents after the sheriff’s office got a tip that she was seeking to have someone killed. Cheryl Thibodeaux, 42, of Henderson was a successful business woman in…
Read article →Sheriff Aaron Mitchell announces the Sabine Parish Detention Center Inmate Litter Crew statistics since July 27, 2021.
Sheriff Aaron Mitchell announces the Sabine Parish Detention Center Inmate Litter Crew statistics since July 27, 2021. From July 27th - October 5th, 8 inmates have picked up approximately 845 bags of trash over a…
Read article →ROTC Program Donates Flags
Northwestern State University’s ROTC program donated new flags to the NSU Elementary Lab School and hosted a workshop for students to learn about flag etiquette, including the proper way to handle, fold and raise the…
Read article →Northwest State University's Homecoming Parade
Northwestern State University’s Homecoming parade is returning in 2021. This year’s theme is “Rock ‘Em Demons.” The parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22 and will include spirit groups, athletes and the Homecoming…
Read article →Six Distinguished Northwestern State University Alumni Were Rewarded
Six distinguished Northwestern State University alumni who were named to NSU’s Alumni Hall of Distinction, the Long Purple Line, in 2020 will be honored Oct. 22, the program having been postponed twice due to COVID-19…
Read article →LSP Employee Placed on Administrative Leave Pending Misconduct Investigation
Following a complaint of an alleged incident involving a Louisiana State University student, an LSP employee was placed on administrative leave last week with all law enforcement property recovered pending the conclusion of the administrative…
Read article →John Kennedy Draws a Challenger for Position
It appears Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) will have a challenger for his position on Capitol Hill. U.S. Navy veteran Luke Mixon has announced his intention to take Kennedy’s seat in the 2022 election. Mixon made…
Read article →Sabine County Republican Party Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Sabine County Republican Party on Thursday. October 14th @ 6:30 pm at the Hemphill Chamber of Commerce office. The filing period for Precinct chairs is still open. Persons interested in a…
Read article →10-Year-Old Texas Boy Dies in Rodeo Accident in Beauregard Parish
A 10-year-old Texas boy died in a rodeo accident in Beauregard Parish over the weekend, authorities have confirmed. The horse the boy was riding is believed to have either suffered a heart attack or a…
Read article →Several Workers Injured at Steel Mill in Orange County
KFDM 6 News is reporting that several people were transported to hospitals for treatment of injuries following a late Tuesday morning incident involving a crane at a steel mill in Orange County. It happened shortly…
Read article →Amber Alert for Missing Teen
Police in Houston issued an Amber Alert Tuesday night for Leilana Graham, 13, a girl believed to be with 22-year-old Sha Kendrick Smith. The girl was last seen in the 10500 block of Rockaway Drive…
Read article →Toledo Bend Resort Ministries
Toledo Bend Baptist Resort Ministries at 3840 Carters Ferry Road in Zwolle will be having a groundbreaking ceremony Sunday, October 10, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call Mary Gore at (318) 452-9731.
Read article →Cookie decorating class to begin Oct. 12
Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education will offer “Cookie Decorating with Royal Icing for Beginners” starting Tuesday, Oct. 12. The class will be held on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. until 8…
Read article →Movies in Many
Hocus Pocus starts off Halloween month this Saturday night, Oct. 9, at the Many Community Center. The movie will begin at 7 p.m, and is free to everyone, compliments of Mayor Robert Hable, the Many…
Read article →NSU Announces Homecoming schedule
Northwestern State University will celebrate Homecoming Festivities Thursday, Oct. 21-Saturday, Oct. 23. Events will include several induction programs, tailgating and a half-time presentation of the Homecoming Honor Court. The celebration will begin at 6 p.m.…
Read article →Halloween Schedule for Town of Many
The Mayor and Alderwomen of the Town of Many have announced the date and times for the 2021 Halloween activities. On Friday, October 29th the local businesses in town will be handing out candy 3:00…
Read article →GREAT HEALTH DIVIDE: Bill Being Debated in Louisiana has Medical Professionals Divided
A bill being debated in Louisiana would allow nurse practitioners to have full practice authority, meaning they wouldn’t have to work with a doctor to treat patients. The bill, which has been shot down multiple…
Read article →Driver Accused of Trafficking 24 People After Cherokee County Traffic Stop
After Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office deputies made a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Suburban, they found 24 people who were in the country illegally packed into the SUV Sunday. The driver was arrested. According to…
Read article →Texas Junior High Rodeo Participant Dies in Accident at Beauregard Parish Covered Arena
A Texas 10-year old was killed in a horse accident at the Beauregard Parish Arena on Sunday, October 3, 2021. The Arena was hosting the Texas Region 5 Junior High Rodeo. The child had placed…
Read article →Buna Man Arrested After Fleeing From a State Trooper
The Texas Department of Public Safety says a Buna man is jailed after he fled from a state trooper. It happened shortly before 7:00 Monday evening in the Buna area. DPS Sergeant Shana Neel Clark…
Read article →Machete Wielding Man Shot After Vernon Parish Deputy Cut
A machete wielding man was shot by a Vernon Parish deputy late in the weekend after he cut the officer. According to Sheriff Sam Craft and Detective Rhonda Jordan, it happened at about 5:30 Sunday…
Read article →Nursing student awarded Focus on the Future Scholarship
Jacob Norris of Monterey was named recipient of a $1,000 Focus on the Future Scholarship presented by Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC), an award created last year in partnership with more than 40 colleges and universities…
Read article →Criminal Justice, History, Social Sciences Dept. Developing New Concentrations
– Northwestern State University’s Department of Criminal Justice, History and Social Sciences is introducing new concentrations of study that will complement existing programs and offer more in-depth understanding of the experiences, histories, cultures and scholarship…
Read article →Local Police Investigate Early Morning Burglaries
Detectives with the Jasper Police Department are a series of burglaries that occurred overnight at businesses here in the local area. Lt. Garrett Foster said he and others believe the burglaries occurred around 3:00 on…
Read article →Lufkin Man Allegedly Stabs Another Man, Leads Police on Vehicle Pursuit
A 39-year-old man allegedly led Lufkin police on a vehicle pursuit after he stabbed a man early Sunday morning. John Calvin Whitmore, of Lufkin, is still being held in the Angelina County Jail on charges…
Read article →Shot For 100 Campaign Expands to Anyone in Louisiana Who Gets COVID Vaccine
Friday, October 1, Louisiana’s Shot For 100 vaccine incentive program expands beyond college students to include anyone in Louisiana who gets their COVID vaccine. Patients must receive the vaccine at participating community-based sites as listed…
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