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Leesville Police Asking for Public’s Assistance Finding Suspect
The Leesville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in finding a suspect they believe was using counterfeit money. Authorities ask anyone who recognizes the man in the surveillance footage to contact the Leesville…
Read article →NPSO: Remains of Woman Missing Since 1993 Believed to Have Been Found in Cane River
A Natchitoches Parish woman who went missing back in 1993 is believed to have been found in her vehicle in the Cane River. The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office believes they found the body of Kara…
Read article →NTSB Confirms One Dead From Weekend Plane Crash in Anderson County
One person has died following a Saturday afternoon plane crash in Anderson County. A spokesperson for the National Transportation Safety Board confirmed the fatality Friday afternoon. No other details were available, other than acknowledgement that…
Read article →Challenges — and Opportunities — in Rebuilding, Reimagining City’s P.W. West Park
DeRidder city officials know they face challenges in restoring P.W. West Park, but they are aiming to return some of the natural beauty while also enhancing play there. The goal: Make the park even more…
Read article →St. Landry Parish School Board Receives $50,000 Grant to Help High School Students Earn a Degree
The Louisiana Department of Education announced Wednesday that St. Landry Parish was among eight school systems to receive a $50,000 Fast Forward regional planning grant to help increase the number of high school graduates who…
Read article →La. Department of Corrections to Phase in Visitation at State-Run Prisons
This week, the Louisiana Department of Corrections (DOC) announced it will phase in visitation at Louisiana’s state-run prisons, beginning Saturday, March 13 at some facilities and Monday, March 15 for others. “As Louisiana moves into…
Read article →Hangry Chick-Fil-A Customer Door-Checks Suspect Fleeing Jacksonville Police Officer
Chick-Fil-A employees typically get praised for their helpful attitude, but on Wednesday, it was a Chick-Fil-A drive-through customer who was most helpful ... in fact, he stopped an alleged crime. On Wednesday, Jacksonville police officers…
Read article →Insurance Fraud Investigation Leads to the Arrest of Pineville Woman
Louisiana State Police say their Insurance Fraud and Auto Theft (IFAT) Field Office received a complaint from a local Insurance Agency on June 24th. The complaint stated fraudulent auto insurance policies were being sold by…
Read article →Over 5,000 Acres Damaged in Rapides, Vernon Wildfires Tuesday
According to the U.S. Forest Service - Kisatchie National Forest Facebook page, there were seven wildfires on Tuesday, March 9, on the Calcasieu Ranger District in Rapides and Vernon Parishes burning over 5,000 acres at…
Read article →Sabine County Jail Back in Compliance with State Standards
The Sabine County Jail is no longer on the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) list of non-compliant jails. A January 19 inspection report from the TCJS had three citations one regarding observation of inmates…
Read article →1 Dead, 1 Arrested in Monday Night Shooting in Panola County
A man was shot and killed Monday evening and a woman arrested in the case, Panola County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Jeff Ivy said Tuesday. Annette Sipes Anderson, 56, of Carthage has been charged with…
Read article →Sabine Parish Man One of Four Arrested Statewide for Arson
A Sabine Parish man was one of four arrested in the past few days in connection with arson investigations conducted by the state fire marshal's office. Jimmy "Tim" Terrell White, 49, of Many, was arrested…
Read article →Kennard Man Accused in Intoxicated Driving Death
An early Sunday morning crash left one vehicle passenger dead. According to an investigation by troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety, the one-vehicle crash occurred at 2 a.m. Sunday on FM 357, two-and-a-half…
Read article →State Auditor Report Details Financial Problems in Allen Parish Town
The Legislative Auditor report released Monday details 18 findings for the Town of Oberlin in Allen Parish. Some of the findings include violations of the Louisiana Government Budget Act, not keeping accurate information related to…
Read article →Two Louisiana Motorcyclists Injured in Texas Wreck
KJAS in Jasper reports that two Louisiana motorcyclists were critically injured in an accident on Saturday, March 6, 2021, that involved multiple motorcycles. About 5:00 p.m. Saturday, Burkeville firefighters were dispatched to the scene on…
Read article →APD Seeking Missing Juvenile
Alexandria Police are asking for public assistance to locate Tanaya George, 16, who is described as being 4′10″ and weighing approximately 115 pounds. She was last seen in the area of Willow Glen Road. If…
Read article →APD Seeking Missing Person
Alexandria police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Cayleb T. Gunter, 19, who is described as 5′8″ and weighing approximately 135 pounds. APD says he may be under the impression that he is…
Read article →College Station Police Say Missing 3 Year Old Found in Oklahoma After Mother’s Debit Card Used
Police say the child who was the subject of an Amber Alert today has been found. Adeline Paige Welch, 3, was last seen on March 3 around 10:30 p.m., in College Station. She was found…
Read article →Ebarb Waterworks
Ebarb Waterworks District has lifted the boil advisory for all areas.
Read article →33 La. Lawmakers Sign Letter Asking Gov. Edwards to End Mask Mandate and Business Restrictions
State Representative Rick Edmonds, along with 32 other Louisiana legislators, signed a letter asking Governor John Bel Edwards to end occupancy limits on businesses and discontinue the statewide mask mandate. “With access to vaccinations on…
Read article →Thieves Make Unsuccessful Attempt to Steal ATM Machine
They’re investigating in Newton County after thieves tried - and failed - to steal an ATM machine from a bank. In fact, it’s the second unsuccessful attempt to steal the ATM machine from the same…
Read article →Sheriff’s Office: Suspect in deputy shooting found on Eustace rooftop
A suspect is in custody, accused of shooting a deputy in Henderson County early Thursday. According to Mark Sanders, a spokesman for the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy was shot twice overnight in the…
Read article →FEMA Webinars Focus on Recovery
FEMA wants to help you with your recovery. Homeowners, renters, and business owners may benefit by attending free webinars on a variety of subjects. Topics include: Disaster Clean Up: Flood and wind damage, as well…
Read article →Proposed bill would allow concealed carry in Louisiana without a permit
Should you have to get a permit to carry a concealed handgun in Louisiana? Currently, you do, but one lawmaker is looking to get rid of the permitting process to allow for easier concealed carry…
Read article →FAA Reports Military Plane Landed Safely in LA After Being Reported Crashed
What was reported as a plane crash near the Tyler-Polk County line on Wednesday afternoon has a happy ending. The Tyler County Sheriff's Department reports that a military plane that was believed to have crashed…
Read article →Missing Houston County Woman Found Safe
The Houston County Sheriff’s Office reports Jessica Zuckero has been located and she is safe. The sheriff’s office reported Monday Jessica Zuckero had last been seen Thursday by her son. https://www.ktre.com/2021/03/03/missing-houston-county-mother-found-safe/#:~:text=HOUSTON%20COUNTY%2C%20Texas%20(KTRE),seen%20Thursday%20by%20her%20son.&text=Copyright%202021%20KTRE.
Read article →Political Forum
Tune into our Political Forum on KWLV and KTEZ March 16th, 2021 from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. moderated by Tedd Dumas. Guests will include Candidates for Mayor of Town of Many Robert Hable, Mike…
Read article →Louisiana Will Move to Phase 3 Beginning March 3; Mask Mandate to Remain in Effect
Louisiana will move into a modified version of Phase 3 of reopening the economy beginning Wednesday, March 3, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced during a news conference Tuesday, March 2. “We’re just, we’re in a…
Read article →Anacoco Man Killed in Vernon Parish Crash
An Anacoco man was killed in a crash on La. 111 around 7 p.m. Monday evening, according to officials with Louisiana State Police. Phillip Charles Trackey, 47, of Anacoco, was traveling north on La. 111…
Read article →Federal Grand Jury Indicts Zwolle Woman for Wire Fraud
A federal grand jury has indicted a Zwolle woman for allegedly manipulating an electronic payroll system that allowed her husband to get extra pay through through extended vacation hours. Melissa H. Sepulvado, 58, was indicted…
Read article →Leesville Makes Top 10 in the Nation for Rental Property Prices
Residents in the City of Leesville are getting a sweet deal when it comes to paying rent, according to an article posted by apartmentguide.com . The article attempts to find the top 10 most affordable…
Read article →Authorities Identify 14-year-old Killed in Beauregard Oil Tank Explosion
Authorities have identified the 14-year-old girl killed in an oil tank explosion in Beauregard Parish Sunday evening. Zalee Day, of Ragley, died in the explosion that happened just before 5 p.m. Sunday near Cordial Lane…
Read article →BPSO Assists in Human Trafficking Arrests
On Feb. 25 and 26, deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (TX) conducted a joint human trafficking operation aimed at identifying and assisting victims of human trafficking, as well as holding those that traffic…
Read article →Oil Well Explosion Reported in Beauregard Parish, One Fatality
The Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that there has been a fatality after an oil well explosion near Cordial Lane in Longville. The explosion occurred sometime on Sunday evening. The BPSO, Louisiana State Police…
Read article →Man Accused of Causing Deaths of Three Sabine County Firefighters is jailed in Jasper, TX
A man accused of causing the deaths of three Sabine County firefighters late last month is now being held in the Jasper County Jail for Sabine County authorities. The Texas Department of Public Safety says…
Read article →LADOE to Offer ACT Tests to Students in Grades 10 & 12 at No Cost
The Louisiana Department of Education is investing $2 million in pandemic relief funds to help ensure more high school students are on track to success after graduation. The Louisiana ACT® NOW program provides vouchers for…
Read article →Man Pleads Guilty in Death of Runner Struck and Killed on Old Hwy. 171
A Moss Bluff man has entered a guilty plea in the death of Jason Webb, who was running with his CrossFit group when he was struck and killed on Old Hwy. 171 around 5:30 a.m.…
Read article →Lufkin Police Release Name of Woman Killed in Head-On Collision on Timberland Drive
The Lufkin Police Department has released the name of the woman who died after a head-on collision that occurred on Timberland Drive Wednesday night. According to a press release, a family was traveling southbound on…
Read article →Indian Committee Meeting
The Indian Parent Committee Meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. in the CONVERSE School Cafeteria.
Read article →Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Presents Proposals for Upcoming Hunting Seasons
Hunters can now begin to mark their calendars for the upcoming hunting season. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the dates for the opening and closing of the hunting season for both archery…
Read article →Lufkin PD: Woman Killed in Head-On Collision Involving Three Vehicles
A woman is dead following a head-on collision in Lufkin Wednesday night. According to police, the crash happened on North Timberland Drive, near the Insta-Cash Pawn Shop sometime before 9 p.m. A police press release…
Read article →Sabine Police Police Jury Meeting
The Sabine Parish Police Jury will hold a regular meeting Friday, February 26, 2021 at 9 a.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Sabine Parish Courthouse, 400 S. Capitol Street, Many, Louisiana.
Read article →Boil Advisories Lifted
The boil advisories for the Sabine Parish Water District, the Village of Converse Water System and the Village of Florien Water System have been lifted. It is now safe for consumption.
Read article →Court to determine future of dogs that attacked Sabine woman
The Sabine District Attorney's Office will petition the 11th Judicial District Judge to determine what will be done with seven dogs that deputies said viciously attacked a Zwolle woman last week. The woman was walking…
Read article →Sen. Kennedy Introduces Linemen Legacy Act to Recognize Utility Linemen as First Responders
Sen. John Kennedy introduced the Linemen Legacy Act to revise the Department of Homeland Security’s definition of “emergency response providers” to include utility line technicians. The definition in the Homeland Security Act of 2002 grants…
Read article →Gov. Abbott Cuts Red Tape, Allows Plumber 'Licensees' to Assist in Repairs
Gov. Abbott and the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSPBE) today announced that the board has identified an additional 500 licensees, as of Sunday, who are capable of performing plumbing under general supervision. These…
Read article →Sabine Parish Deputy Injured in Bossier City Crash
A car crash in Tuesday injured a Sabine Parish deputy. The deputy was on her way to pick up an inmate in Bossier City when her department van was rear ended. The accident happened just…
Read article →Fire Destroys Numerous Camper Trailers in Brookeland
As many as nine travel trailers were destroyed in fire that broke out shortly after 4:00 on Monday afternoon in the small community of Brookeland, just north of Jasper. Firemen say they believe the blaze…
Read article →Nacogdoches County Sheriff: 3 Melrose Residents Died of Apparent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
The Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of the three Melrose residents who died of apparent carbon monoxide poisoning. The victims have been identified as Deborah Wright, 63, and James Harkness Jr., 60,…
Read article →Sheriff: Truck Driver Who Fatally Shot Man Feared for His Life
A truck driver fatally shot a Ringgold man Sunday morning as he attempted to break into his 18-wheeler, Bienville Parish Sheriff John Ballance said. The shooting appears to be justified since the truck driver was…
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