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Gov. Edwards Says Louisiana Will Stay in Phase 2 for Another 21 days
Governor John Bel Edwards is extending the Phase 2 restrictions on Louisiana for another 21 days. Edwards made the announcement on August 4 during a COVID-19 press conference. The governor says that Louisiana has been…
Read article →SPD: Theft Suspect Cut Officer's Throat With Box Cutter
A man cut a police officer in the throat in an attempt to avoid arrest, authorities say. It happened just before 11 a.m. Monday at Home Depot in the 100 block of East Bert Kouns…
Read article →Former Sheriff's Deputy Accused of Rape, Arrested in Grant Parish
A former sheriff's deputy with the Grant Parish Sheriff's Office was arrested on rape allegations Monday. State police said Bobby Aaron Dykes, 23, was booked into the Grant Parish Detention Center on a charge of…
Read article →One dead in Fiery Crash on Hwy 69 S Near FM 1818 in Angelina Co
A Monday morning crash caused the death of one man, and blocked traffic on Hwy 69 South. According to Texas DPS, troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash this morning on US 69, about one mile…
Read article →Missing Beaumont Firefighter Found in Wooded Area Between Zavalla and Huntington
A Beaumont firefighter who had been missing since Friday has been found in a wooded area along Highway 69 between Zavalla and Huntington in nearby Angelina County. Deputies with the Angelina County Sheriff’s Department said…
Read article →Simpson High School Student Earns First Place in NSU High School Essay Contest
LaKin Ogilvie of Simpson High School has been named the first place winner of the 2020 Northwestern State University Louisiana High School Essay Contest for her essay “The Giver of Gifts.” Julia Kapusta of Mount…
Read article →Authorities Locate Missing Man
A man who went missing in Angelina County has been found by authorities. ACSO Captain Alton Lenderman said Travis Melancon’s GMC pickup was found abandoned off Highway 69 around midnight Saturday/Sunday and added that they…
Read article →Woman and Man Hurt When SUV Overturns, Ejecting Her
A Houston area man and woman were hurt when an SUV overturned, throwing her from the vehicle. The rollover accident occurred on Kisatchie-Mora Road (Louisiana Highway 118) in the Kisatchie area of Natchitoches Parish about…
Read article →Natchitoches Detectives Investigating Double-Shooting Also Find Accident Scene
Authorities are investigating a double shooting in Natchitoches Parish that left two men in critical condition, according to Sheriff Stuart Wright. It happened around 1:15 a.m. Sunday. Deputies responded to reports of a shooting at…
Read article →Broussards Indicted on First-Degree Murder Charges
Neil Patrick Broussard and Tori Lynette Broussard were indicted Thursday on first-degree murder charges. Neil Broussard, 51, is accused of shooting and killing 17-year-old Kyla Hidalgo and 18-year-old Kaleb Charlton on July 15. He is…
Read article →Police: Lufkin Man Jumps in Car, Used Knife to Demand Ride to Galveston
A Lufkin man has been arrested and is charged with aggravated robbery after police say he threatened to kill a man if he wasn’t driven to Galveston and stole his car when the man jumped…
Read article →Tyler Police Searching for Person who Shot Windows Out at Whataburger
Tyler Police are continuing to search for a person who shot out windows at a fast food restaurant on Friday morning. Around 12:30 a.m., officers received reports of shots fired at a Whataburger restaurant at…
Read article →Silsbee Theft and Drug Suspects Arrested in Tyler County
Tyler County Sheriff Bryan Weatherford says his deputies arrested a pair of theft and drug suspects from the Golden Triangle on Tuesday afternoon. According to Weatherford, deputies were dispatched the Fred and Spurger area after…
Read article →Louisiana Main Street Recovery Grant Program Taking Applications
If you own a small business and have not received any COVID-19 relief money from the federal government or insurance, now may be your chance. The Main Street Recovery grant program, administered through our state…
Read article →BPSB Releases 2019 Graduation Rates
Beauregard among top ten districts in the state for graduation rates The Louisiana Department of Education (DOE) has released the 2019 cohort data for graduation rates which shows Beauregard Parish is among the top ten…
Read article →First Monday Tradde Days in Canton Open Amid Pandemic
At First Monday Trade Days in Canton, you can find just about anything, and in the 170 years they’ve been open, they have never shut down. That is, until April, when COVID-19 forced them to…
Read article →Rep. Gohmert Tests Positive for Virus, Cancels Trump Trip
Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, tested positive Wednesday for the coronavirus, forcing him to abruptly cancel his plan to travel to his home state with President Donald Trump aboard Air Force One, a House Republican aide…
Read article →SNAP Recipients in La. to Continue to Get Additional Benefits for Sixth Consecutive Month During Pandemic
The following information was provided by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS): Louisiana recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits who are not already receiving the maximum amount for their household size…
Read article →Oberlin Officer Arrested for Indecent Behavior with Juveniles, Malfeasance
A police officer in Allen Parish faces charges of indecent behavior with juveniles and malfeasance in office. James Berry, 26, was arrested on Monday by the Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office. Chief Grady Haynes confirmed Berry…
Read article →LHSAA Holds Firm on August 3 Start Date for Football Practices
LHSAA Executive Director Eddie Bonine issued a memo to all member schools Monday outlining information about the start of the 2020 football season. Bonine said despite the state still being in Phase Two of reopening…
Read article →Vernon Parish Schools Delay Reopening Until August 17
James Williams, Superintendent of Vernon Parish Schools has announced that Vernon schools will delay reopening until August 17. Students will return in the following order; Pre-Kindergarten through 4th grade will start Monday, August 17th 5thgrade…
Read article →Impairment Suspected in Grant Parish Fatal Crash
On July 27, 2020, shortly before 6:00 p.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop E began investigating a fatal crash on U.S. Highway 71, south of Colfax. This crash took the life of 57-year-old Tom…
Read article →Rep. Schamerhorn plans patriotic story time
State Representative Rodney Schamerhorn will hold a “Reading Rockets” patriotic story time featuring patriotic music, arts and crafts, snacks, and of course a story. The event will be held on July 28 from 10 a.m.…
Read article →Louisiana Main Street Recovery Program
The Louisiana Main Street Recovery Program is a $275 million grant program designed to reimburse eligible small businesses for expenses related to COVID-19. $40 million has been set aside in the first 60 days to…
Read article →Sabine Parish School Board
The Sabine Parish School Board will have a special called board meeting on Thursday, July 30, 20202.
Read article →4 People Shot at "Large Gathering" Overnight in Rusk County, Gunman at Large
A search is underway for the gunman who opened fire during a large party overnight in Rusk County, injuring multiple people. Around 12:30 a.m. Sunday, Rusk County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 1039 block of…
Read article →Three Arrested for Possessing Stolen Items
Three people were arrested following a multi-agency case to recover stolen property items in Allen Parish. Oberlin police contacted Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office in reference to a burglary suspect sought by Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office…
Read article →Hemphill City Council Appoints Interim City Manager
The city council voted to appoint Kelli Beall as interim city manager. At the council meeting Tuesday it was decided Beall, the city secretary, would replace Laure Morgan. A special city council meeting was held…
Read article →JMH President Issues Statement About Coronavirus Patients From Beaumont
Jasper Memorial Hospital President Wayne Moore has issued a statement giving an update on the status of Coronavirus patients that were moved from St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont to JMH for medical care. Moore didn't…
Read article →Jasper Woman Died with Coronavirus
Jasper County Judge Mark Allen said late Thursday afternoon that Jasper County has lost another citizen with Coronavirus. According to Judge Allen, a 74-year-old female Jasper resident has died, but he knew no other information.…
Read article →Vernon Parish School Board Explains their Plan for the Upcoming School Year
Students in Vernon Parish will be allowed back in the classroom this coming school year. On July 14, the Vernon Parish School Board (VPSB) issued a press release saying students will return to school in…
Read article →First Alert: Tropical Depression 8 Forms in the Gulf
Tropical Depression 8 formed in the Gulf of Mexico Wednesday evening. It’s expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Hanna by Friday as it tracks toward the Texas coast, likely coming onshore south of Houston. We’re…
Read article →Natchitoches Voted One of Nation's Best Historis Small Towns
Louisiana's oldest city was recently named a winner in the 2020 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice travel award contest for Best Historic Small Town. Natchitoches received the fifth place spot in the contest, coming in…
Read article →Fort Hood Soldier Found Dead at Lake Evidently Drowned
An autopsy of the Fort Hood soldier found dead at a lake near the Army base shows he likely drowned, as authorities continue their investigation. This is the third time in a month that the…
Read article →NSU, NYP Will Host Professional Development Webinars
Northwestern State University’s Career Center is partnering with Natchitoches Young Professionals to present Teachable Tuesday: How to Get Hired, a professional development series. The NSU Career Center will offer four free professional development webinars each…
Read article →Jasper ISD to Purchase School Supplies for Students This year
The Jasper Independent School District Board of Trustees has voted to use district funds to purchase school supplies for students this year. Superintendent John Seybold said the board members took into consideration that unemployment numbers…
Read article →Female Suspect in Auto Theft Arrested, Stolen Pickup Truck Still Not Located
A woman who Jasper Police have been looking for regarding a recent theft of a pickup truck has been arrested. Last week Lieutenant Garrett Foster asked the public to assist police in locating 29-year-old Cierra…
Read article →Gov. Edwards says Louisiana Will Stay in Phase 2 Until At Least Aug. 7
Governor John Bel Edwards will keep Louisiana in Phase 2 of reopening its economy until Friday, Aug. 7. The governor’s executive order for Phase 2 was previously set to expire Friday, July 24. Gov. Edwards…
Read article →For Fans, Fall Sports will Include Face Coverings and Limited Stadium Capacity
Face coverings will be required at Texas stadiums this fall, and capacity will be limited to 50 percent if proper spacing between people is maintained, according to new UIL guidelines released Tuesday. Marching bands, drill…
Read article →Leesville Man Arrested for Child Pornography
A Leesville man has been accused of engaging with child pornography, according to Louisiana State Police. LSP says they were contacted by officials at Fort Polk regarding an online solicitation complaint. Their investigation claims that…
Read article →Sunday, July 19: Number of Coronavirus cases, Deaths in Louisiana
As of Sunday, July 19, at 11:56 a.m. the Louisiana Department of Health reported the following cases for the state: Note: LDH will no longer be reporting numbers on Saturdays. 91,706 positive cases - increase…
Read article →Jasper County Republican Club MAGA Meetup, Set for Thursday, July 23
The Jasper County Republican Club is hosting a TRUMP MAGA MEETUP at the Women's Civic Club, 156 West Milam, Jasper, Texas Thursday July 23rd, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. The JCRC will have a short business…
Read article →Back-and-Forth continues between Landry, Edwards
The back-and-forth between Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry and Gov. John Bel Edwards continues. Last Wednesday, Landry issued an opinion that Edwards’ executive order closing bars and imposing a statewide mask mandate was unconstitutional. Edwards…
Read article →Causey Loop Abandonment Rescinded by the Policy Jury
Monday morning, the Vernon Parish Police Jury decided to rescind Ordinance No. 3 of 2020, which abandons a portion of Causey Loop. On April 20, during a meeting, the police jury decided to abandon 1,500…
Read article →Coronavirus Number Continue to Be Concentrated In and Around Jasper
New numbers from Jasper County Judge Mark Allen on Friday continue to show a concentration of cases in and around Jasper, while Kirbyville has also seen an upswing in cases. As of Friday, Judge Allen…
Read article →Police Search for Stolen Truck and Suspect
Jasper Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating both a stolen truck and their suspect in the crime. According to Lieutenant Garrett Foster, the vehicle is a white 2006 Ford F-150 with a…
Read article →Four BJACH Departments Are Relocating Between Now and Mid-August
BJACH has posted several offices that are relocating over the next few weeks. Patient Centered Medical Home is moving to its newly renovated clinic area July 20-24, 2020, inside Entrance B, across from the present…
Read article →Wife of Double Homicide Suspect Arrested as Accessory to Rape, Molestation
The wife of the suspect in Wednesday’s double homicide was arrested as an accessory to rape and molestation, Calcasieu officials confirm. Tori L. Broussard, 41, of Lake Charles, was arrested on Wednesday on counts of…
Read article →Body recovered from Toledo Bend Reservoir, ruled accidental drowning
A body has been recovered from Toledo Bend lake in Sabine Parish Saturday evening. The call came into the Sabine Parish Sheriff's office at 3:23 p.m. According to Sabine Deputy Coroner Ron Rivers, the victim…
Read article →Shooting Reported, Gunshot Victim Shows up at Hospital
A 15-year-old accidentally shot himself in one of his fingers. It happened in the parking lot of a McDonald’s restaurant on North Market Street, police Sgt. Angie Willhite said. The call that came in at…
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