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Wednesday’s Weather: First Alert Weather Day
A strong storm system is moving into the East Texas area Wednesday and will push a cold front through the region during the afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms will develop just along and ahead of the…
Read article →Two-thirds of La. voters support legalizing marijuana; state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle eye legalization
With more states legalizing marijuana this year, voters in Louisiana wonder if the state will yet again be late to the party. As green rush continues to boom across the United States, many in the…
Read article →DPSO Seeking Information on Vehicle Crash Into Residence
According to the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office, a vehicle crashed into a residence on April 4 at approximately 11:16 p.m. Officials say the vehicle was traveling north on Jacob’s Street in Mansfield when for unknown…
Read article →Evadale Resident Died in Hardin County Crash
A 29-year-old Evadale driver was killed in a Saturday morning wreck after their car struck a culvert and "went airborne" before striking two parked cars and a building in Hardin County. The single-vehicle wreck happened…
Read article →IRS Will Automatically Send Refunds for Unemployment Tax Breaks
Americans who lost their jobs last year and have already filed their tax returns will have one less headache to deal with. The Internal Revenue Service will automatically recalculate their returns to account for a…
Read article →337 and 504 Area Codes Moving to 10-Digit Dialing
Louisiana residents living in 337 and 504 area codes will soon have to dial 10 digits when making all phone calls. Eighty-two area codes around the country are transitioning to 10-digit dialing as the Federal…
Read article →15-Year-Old Girl Dies in ATV Rollover Accident in Trinity County
A 15-year-girl from the Houston area died in an All-Terrain Vehicle crash that occurred in the Apple Springs area of Trinity County Saturday. Trinity County Sheriff Woody Wallace said that two girls who were in…
Read article →Kaitlyn Byrum Has Died From Injuries in a Tue, Mar 23 Accident
Family members of Kaitlyn Byrum have confirmed that the 17-year-old Colmesneil girl has died from her injuries suffered in a Tuesday, March 23rd accident in San Augustine County. Byrum died early Wednesday evening in a…
Read article →Woman Critically Wounded in Hearne Ave Shooting
A woman is dead following a shooting Sunday in Shreveport. It happened just before 9 p.m. in the 6500 block of Hearne Avenue in the Union Masonic Temple parking lot. The victim was shot once…
Read article →Capacity Limits Lifted for Restaurants, Bars, Gyms, and Retail Stores in La.
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Tuesday, March 30, that he will be lifting capacity limitations for many of the state’s businesses but the statewide mask mandate will remain. Gov. Edwards said he would be…
Read article →Search Resumes for Missing 85-Year-Old Sabine Parish Man
The Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office has resumed a search to find a missing man. Arthur Wright, Jr., 85, is believed to have walked away from his home, and someone may have picked him up, according…
Read article →Texas Department of Public Safety Announces Passing of Trooper Chad Walker
Trooper Chad Walker has passed away, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The department said around Wednesday in a Facebook post: “It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that DPS announces…
Read article →Drive Through Easter
Come on out for the 1st Annual Easter Drive-Thru held on Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Many Fairgrounds. For more information, contact T.K. at (504) 559-1763.
Read article →Order Lifts Some COVID Restrictions on Wednesday, Keeps Mask Mandate in Place
Gov. John Bel Edwards held a press conference on Tuesday to announce that he would be lifting the capacity restrictions on bars and restaurants in the state, but will keep the mask mandate and social…
Read article →Wanted Sabine Parish Man Considered Armed and Dangerous
The Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office is currently warning the public about a man they’re looking for who’s considered armed and dangerous. Officials say Ladonta Deshannon Carter, 23, has ties to Many, Zwolle, and Shreveport. He’s…
Read article →State Police Investigate Bossier City In-Custody Death
A person is dead following a in-custody death yesterday involving Bossier City police, according to state police. State police are taking the lead in the investigation. Authorities taped off Barksdale Boulevard in the East Bank…
Read article →Vernon Authorities Searching for Man Accused of Stealing FedEx Truck
A FedEx semi-trailer stolen in Vernon Parish was later recovered, authorities say. Authorities have released a video of the theft in the hopes of identifying the people involved in the theft of the truck. The…
Read article →Gov. Edwards to Hold News Conference at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards will hold a news conference about the state’s response to the coronavirus at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 30. The governor’s news conference will come one day after all Louisiana residents…
Read article →Thomas Thornton Remains Missing
The sister of a missing Tyler County man said Monday that there has been no new activity on either his cell phone or debit card, and they’re currently at a stand-still as far as knowing…
Read article →Texas Trooper Wounded in Shooting, Suspect Kills Himself
A Texas state trooper was hospitalized Saturday in critical but stable condition after being shot near the city of Mexia, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The suspect fled on foot and later…
Read article →Two From Orange Arrested for Child Trafficking
On February 13, 2021, Lake Charles Police responded to an address on General Middleton Street in reference to a 14 year old runaway. While attempting to locate the juvenile, investigators learned that through a social…
Read article →DPS Releases More Info From Wreck on the Sabine River Bridge
We’ve learned the names of those involved in a late Monday night crash between Burkeville and the Louisiana state line. The accident occurred at about 11:00 on Highway 63 at the foot of the Burr…
Read article →All Residents 16 and Older Will be Eligible for Coronavirus Vaccine in La. on March 29
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards announced during a news conference Wednesday, March 24 that all state residents 16 and older will be eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine beginning Monday, March 29. Gov. Edwards and…
Read article →Funeral Services Set for Lacy Reynolds
Funeral services have now been set for a Colmesneil teenager who died in a Tuesday evening accident in San Augustine County. Meanwhile, another teenager who was in the car with her remains in critical condition…
Read article →Leesville Man Arrested in Beauregard for Home Improvement Fraud
A Leesville man is accused of accepting $3,250 in payment for work he did not do, Beauregard authorities said. The victim had paid Trenton Johnson, 40, to replace skirting on a hurricane-damaged trailer, according to…
Read article →Mansfield Man One of 3 Killed in Nacogdoches Crash
A DeSoto Parish man was one of three people who died Wednesday night in a head-on collision near Nacogdoches. Texas Department of Public Safety said 26-year-old Brandon Guy of Mansfield man died at the scene.…
Read article →Emergency Crews Respond to Church Fire in Polk County
A fire destroyed a Polk County church Wednesday morning. Fire officials say it happened at the Chesswood Baptist Church right off U.S. Highway 59 in between Livingston and Goodrich. We’re told that building has been…
Read article →Two Colmesneil Teens in San Augustine County Crash, One Deceased, One Critical
Two Colmesneil teenagers were involved in a San Augustine County crash on Tuesday evening. One is dead and the other is reportedly in very critical condition. Sergeant David Hendry with the Texas Department of Public…
Read article →East Texas Man Dies After Being Electrocuted in Upshur County
The Upshur County Sheriff's Office is investigating an accidental death that occurred Wednesday. Deputies responded to 937 Private Road 1112, just off Owl Road, near Diana. When officials arrived on scene, they located a burned…
Read article →States Sue to Undo Biden Pause on US Oil & Gas Lease Sales
Louisiana and a dozen other states are suing the Biden administration to end a suspension of oil and gas leasing on federal lands and waters. Louisiana’s Republican Attorney General, Jeff Landry, announced the federal lawsuit…
Read article →State Finds Angeline County Jail Non-Compliant on 2 Counts
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) cited two areas where the Angelina County Jail was non-compliant in a March 1, 2021 inspection report. The first citation regarding prescriptions said the medication records failed to…
Read article →Three Car Accident in Texas Closes Burr Ferry Bridge Almost Nine Hours
The Burr Ferry Bridge was for almost 9 hours following a wreck that occurred about 11:00 p.m. last night. The driver of a pickup truck crossed the center line on Highway 63 at the base…
Read article →Louisiana OMV Extends Call Center Hours for Reinstatement Services
The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles is extending the hours in which you can contact them about driver’s license reinstatement services. The Louisiana OMV Call Center’s hours now will last until 6:30 on weeknights. Reinstatement…
Read article →Man Indicted for Halloween Murder of Hemphill Woman
A man has been indicted for murder in Sabine County. Matthew Hoy Edgar, 24, of Hemphill was indicted on March 16 for murder. Edgar was charged with murder after a woman , identified as Livye…
Read article →Indian Parent Committee Meeting
An Indian Parent Committee Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 12:30 at Zwolle High School. All are invited to attend.
Read article →Garbage Truck Driver Killed in DeSoto Parish Landfill
An employee of a commercial garbage hauling company was killed Monday afternoon in the DeSoto Parish landfill after another truck that was unloading waste rolled onto his truck. A second occupant of the truck belonging…
Read article →Julia Letlow Wins Congressional race; Will Fill Late Husband’s Seat
Republican Julia Letlow has won a special election for the U.S. House 5th District seat left vacant by the death of her husband, Luke Letlow, just days before he was set to take office in…
Read article →Sabine Parish School Board Meeting
The Sabine Parish School Board will hold a regular board meeting Monday, March 22, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. at the Sabine Parish School Board Office Board Room at 695 Peterson Street in Many.
Read article →Tyler County Sheriff's Office Investigating Fatal Shooting at Party Near Spurger
Investigators with the Tyler County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect or suspects in a fatal shooting incident that occurred at a party on FM 1013 early Sunday morning.…
Read article →Bus Carrying Softball Team Involved in Crash in DeSoto Parish
Louisiana State Police are investigating a crash involving a school bus that happened on U.S. 84 on Friday, March 19 in DeSoto Parish. The Castor softball team was on the Bienville Parish bus when it…
Read article →Vaccination Eligibility to Expand for all Essential Workers in Louisiana
Governor Edwards announced on Thursday that on Monday, vaccinations will expand eligibility. Starting Monday, March 22, 2021, all essential workers, including people working in food service and grocery stores, manufacturing, construction, clergy and other essential…
Read article →Man Stabs Restaurant Manager After Refusing to Wear a Mask
A Texas restaurant manager is recovering after being stabbed by a man who refused to wear a mask. Police say James Schulz, 53, entered a Jack in the Box restaurant Wednesday night without a face…
Read article →Polk County Jail Captain Under Investigation for Alleged Improper Use of Force Against Inmates
Polk County Criminal District Attorney William Lee Hon announced this week that Texas Rangers have been called in to investigate allegations of improper use of force at the county jail. On February 23, Hon wrote,…
Read article →Hurricane Committee Retires Greek Alphabet for Storm Names
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Hurricane Committee on Wednesday announced that it will no longer be using the Greek alphabet for storm names. The committee, which oversees storms in North America, Central America and the…
Read article →Mother Charged in Connection with Shooting Death of Polk County Toddler
The mother of a 16-month-old who died from a gunshot wound on Aug. 4, 2020, turned herself in to authorities Monday. On Aug. 4, 2020 detectives were called to a home in the Wild County…
Read article →Flames Destroyed Car
Jasper firemen dealt with a car fire on Wednesday evening. They were toned out shortly before 9:00 to the 700 block of Caldwell Street and arrived to find the vehicle sitting on the side of…
Read article →DOTD Completes Hurricane Debris Removal in Vernon Parish
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that all hurricane debris has been removed from state roadways in Vernon Parish, following the impacts of Hurricanes Laura and Delta, which made landfall on August 27,…
Read article →Louisiana Relaxes Visitation Guidance for Nursing Homes, Adult Residential Care Facilities
Effective Friday, March 12, the Louisiana Department of Health is instructing all nursing and adult residential care facilities to follow the guidance issued this week by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) further…
Read article →Robbers Shoot Man Outside his Port Arthur Home and Take his Truck
Port Arthur Police are investigating a robbery in which suspects took a man's truck keys and then shot him before driving away in his pickup. Police say they received a 911 call at about 4:30…
Read article →Police Jury Meeting
The Sabine Parish Police Jury will hold a regular meeting Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 9 a.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Sabine Parish Courthouse.
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