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Suspect arrested after hours-long manhunt near Singer, Beauregard Parish sheriff says
SINGER, La. (KPLC) - A man accused of stealing a gun and aiming it at people’s homes is now in custody after an hours-long manhunt north of Singer. Kade LaCaze, 26, of Singer, faces the…
Read article →Hwy 190 Dam B Bridge to be closed Wednesday 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The Texas Department of Transportation has announced that the Highway 190 Dam B Bridge will be closed on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The purpose for the closure is a scheduled bridge inspection.…
Read article →Burn bans across the ArkLaTex
A Silsbee woman with multiple felony warrants was arrested in Evadale on Tuesday morning. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Department report said a deputy saw 35-year-old Courtney Lisenby walking in front of houses on Highway 96…
Read article →Domestic violence calls rise across ArkLaTex in 2025
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Domestic violence calls increased across the ArkLaTex in 2025, with Shreveport police responding to nearly 2,900 incidents throughout the year. The Shreveport Police Department reported a 10% increase in domestic violence…
Read article →Convicted sex offender wanted in Shreveport for alleged crimes against kids
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The Shreveport Police Department is currently looking for a convicted sex offender who they say has committed sexual crimes again. On Nov. 26, 2025, SPD started an investigation into Joseph Little…
Read article →Search underway for missing Webster Parish woman
SHONGALOO, La. -- A search is underway for a Shongaloo woman who was reported missing from her home around 9 a.m. Tuesday. Major Bobby Igo III said an all-out effort is currently being conducted in…
Read article →Silver Alert: Assistance Needed Locating Missing Rodessa Man
Caddo Parish – The Louisiana State Police has issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office for 73-year-old Johnny Hamilton. He was last seen on Monday, January 5, 2025, at approximately…
Read article →Felony Drug&Gun Arrests
Sheriff Aaron Mitchell announces the felony narcotic and firearm arrests for the months of November and December 2025. Norman L Hardy (age-60) of Many Possession of Marijuana, Possession of schedule II (Meth), Turn signals required.…
Read article →Stolen vehicle recovered near Buna
Jasper County deputies responded Saturday afternoon to a location in Cougar Country near Buna on a report of an emotionally disturbed person, and ended up recovering a stolen vehicle. The report said deputies located no…
Read article →Shelby County courthouse closed due to flooding
SHELBY COUNTY, Texas ( KETK ) — The Shelby County Courthouse is closed on Monday due to unexpected flooding, according to District Clerk Dee Dee Green. The cause of the flooding is unknown. Officials said…
Read article →Burn bans declared in Cenla (January 2026)
(KALB) - Multiple parish and cities in Cenla have issued burn bans due to dry weather: Natchitoches Parish Began December 29 Winn Parish Began January 1 Rapides Parish Began January 1 Catahoula Parish Began January…
Read article →Pedestrian hit in Campti; state police investigating
CAMPTI, La. (KALB) - Louisiana State Police are investigating a vehicle/pedestrian crash on Hwy 9 in Campti, according to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office. One person was taken to a medical center for treatment, but…
Read article →Pedestrian hit by vehicle on La. 14 dies, police say
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The pedestrian hit by a vehicle on La. 14 last week has passed away, according to Lake Charles police. The crash claimed the life of 63-year-old John Henry Taylor, Jr.,…
Read article →Man arrested after attacking a restaurant employee in Beaumont
A man has been arrested after security camera video showed him attacking a restaurant employee in Beaumont. It happened Saturday morning on the parking lot of the International House of Pancakes on Eastex Freeway near…
Read article →Coushatta man killed in single-vehicle crash on I-49
COUSHATTA, La. — A Coushatta man was killed early New Year's Day in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 49 north of Natchitoches. Louisiana State Police Troop E said Chad White, 42, died after his 2025…
Read article →2 adults, 1 juvenile arrested for deadly conduct in Livingston
Livingston, Texas (KTRE) - Two Livingston adults and one juvenile were jailed for deadly conduct on New Year’s Day, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Lacey Honeycutt-Ogden, 40, Bronsyn Ogden, 19, and Wyatt Ogden,…
Read article →Woman shot, man arrested during New Year’s celebration outside Diboll
ANGELINA COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - A woman was shot in the neck during a New Year’s celebration when a man accidentally discharged an AR-15-style pistol while trying to clear the weapon, according to the Angelina…
Read article →Man arrested in Deweyville on drug, weapon charges after ATV traffic stop
DEWEYVILLE, Texas (KTRE) - A man is facing drug and weapon charges after a Newton County deputy found suspected meth and a handgun during a traffic stop Friday. According to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office,…
Read article →17-year-old shot and killed overnight in Beaumont
A 17-year-old is confirmed dead after a shooting in Beaumont early Wednesday morning. Judge Ben Collins Sr. confirms the shooting victim was driving himself to an area hospital when he crashed into a Beaumont police…
Read article →Brookeland’s Charly Sparks to compete in Texas Elementary Competition
Brookeland’s Charly Sparks will be competing in the Texas Elementary Competition in Houston in January. Charly is 8-years-old and in the 3rd grade at Brookeland Elementary School. She is the daughter of Tristan and Misty…
Read article →Pedestrian hit by vehicle on La. 14 in Lake Charles
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on La. 14 near Broad Street late Tuesday morning. A KPLC reporter saw a Black man lying in the road while driving just…
Read article →Lufkin man arrested after leading police on 100 mph chase, then crashing into culvert
HUNTINGTON, Texas (KTRE) - A traffic stop turned into a pursuit with multiple agencies involved, leaving a car spiked and a suspect tased. A Huntington police officer initiated a traffic stop at around 6:20 p.m.…
Read article →Residents worry as single developer eyes Northwest Louisiana properties for possible data centers
SHREVEPORT, La. - Residents living near Caddo Lake say they’re worried a proposed data center could permanently change one of the region’s most treasured natural resources. Neighbors said they only recently learned about the proposed…
Read article →2 children dead, father injured in Waskom house fire; victims identified
WASKOM, Texas -- Two children have died and their father injured in a house fire Tuesday morning in Waskom. The family told KTBS the victims are Hector Cesar Pedraza, 11, and his brother, Isaac Nicholas…
Read article →LA Tech defeats Coastal Carolina in 45th Annual Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Two teams faced off in the 49th Annual Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl, and now, there’s a new champ. The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers took on the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, and it was…
Read article →Independence Bowl fans reminded of stadium rules, clear bag policy
SHREVEPORT, La. — As Shreveport prepares to host the Independence Bowl, officials are reminding fans attending the game at Independence Stadium of rules and policies designed to promote safety and ease entry on game day.…
Read article →Burn ban issued for Natchitoches Parish after multiple fires
NATCHITOCHES PARISH, La. (KALB) - The Natchitoches Parish President John Salter has issued a burn ban for the parish, effective immediately. This comes after reports of multiple fires in the area, including two bush fires…
Read article →Shreveport man accused of harming, holding father against his will
SHREVEPORT, La. -- A Shreveport man faces multiple charges after Caddo sheriff's deputies say he subjected his disabled father to several days of physical abuse, extortion and threats to his life. Johnathan Campbell, 38, was…
Read article →Natchitoches fire burns through forest
NATCHITOCHES, La. - First responders were on the scene of two separate brush-woods fires in Natchitoches parish according to the Sherrif's office. The fires were located by the Longleaf Scenic Byway near Lotus campground which…
Read article →Suspect accused of sex crimes arrested in Bossier Parish
SHREVEPORT, La. - A man wanted by the Shreveport Police Department on sex crimes warrants was arrested in Bossier Parish, authorities said Friday. Brent Aubrey was arrested on warrants stemming from incidents reported to have…
Read article →Shreveport man arrested for murder after body found under bridge
SHREVEPORT, La. - Caddo Parish deputies arrested a Shreveport man Monday in connection with a body found near Ellerbe Road. Investigators identified Bradley Weidner, 48, as a suspect after the coroner determined a male victim…
Read article →East Texas apartment fire leaves 1 person injured, 5 without home
HALLSVILLE, Texas — One person suffered minor burns and five people lost their home in an East Texas apartment fire Saturday morning. According to the Hallsville Fire Department, firefighters responded to a reported apartment fire…
Read article →Motorcyclist fled and wrecked, had meth and a gun
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Department says a motorcyclist who fled from them at speeds well over 100 miles-per-hour hit a Texas Parks & Wildlife vehicle and then he wrecked out. According to the report, at…
Read article →Woman injured when two vehicles collided and one went off the road
Police in Kirbyville say one person was injured in a two vehicle accident that occurred shortly before 1:00 on Friday afternoon on Highway 96 in front of Jenny's Fried Chicken The volunteers of the Kirbyville…
Read article →1 arrested after road rage shooting in Houston County
HOUSTON COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) — Deputies with the Houston County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a man accused of shooting at another driver on State Highway 21 Friday afternoon. According to a Facebook post, deputies responded…
Read article →Juvenile arrested in Crockett armed robbery case
CROCKETT, Texas (KTRE) - Crockett police have arrested a juvenile accused of holding several people at gunpoint during attempted robberies. According to the Crockett Police Department, officers searched for the suspect Friday morning, around 8…
Read article →No serious injuries in early morning crash involving two vehicles and a boat at 190 and 96
Local police and firemen said that it was miraculous that no one was seriously injured when a pickup truck pulling a boat and a sport utility vehicle collided on Sunday morning at the intersection of…
Read article →Louisiana State Police urges drivers to plan ahead for a safe New Year’s Eve
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - With New Year’s Eve celebrations just days away, Louisiana State Police is reminding drivers to make safety a top priority. New Year’s is one of the most dangerous times of the…
Read article →National Guard deploying to New Orleans for enhanced security through Mardi Gras
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Louisiana National Guard is officially being mobilized to New Orleans. According to a statement from a Pentagon spokesperson, up to 350 guard members have been activated on Title 32…
Read article →Sheriff: 1 dead, 1 injured following attempted murder-suicide near Neches River in Trinity County
TRINITY COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - One man is dead and another man is injured after an attempted murder-suicide at a Neches River bridge near the Trinity and Angelina county lines, according to Trinity County Sheriff…
Read article →Lumberton teenager accused of burglarizing vehicles in Port Neches and Nederland
A Lumberton teenager is behind bars after he was accused of burglarizing vehicles in Port Neches and Nederland. Brian Cannon West, 18, was arrested Tuesday and has been charged with multiple counts of Burglary of…
Read article →Jasper Police take man into custody following alleged hostage situation
Jasper police officers used a Taser to take a man into custody after he allegedly held a family member hostage at gunpoint, according to information from Chief Garrett Foster. "To dispel any rumors that may…
Read article →Man arrested after he assaulted and injured girlfriend
A Jasper man went to jail early Tuesday evening after the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department said he assaulted and injured his girlfriend. The incident occurred on County Road 89. The report said after 19-year-old Ethan…
Read article →Shreveport man charged after alleged biting, stabbing incident
SHREVEPORT, La. — A Shreveport man faces felony charges after police say he bit a man on the cheek and cut him with a knife during a domestic dispute on Monday. Officers responded to the…
Read article →Shreveport fire crews battle early morning blaze on Centenary Boulevard
SHREVEPORT, La. - Shreveport firefighters responded to an early morning fire behind a business in the city’s Highland neighborhood Wednesday. It happened near the intersection of Centenary Boulevard and Olive Street. The fire broke out…
Read article →Vehicle hits horse-drawn carriage near Millennium Park, Lake Charles police say
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Lake Charles Police Department is investigating a crash involving a horse-drawn carriage near Millennium Park. Around 8:10 p.m., LCPD learned a vehicle hit a horse-drawn carriage near the intersection…
Read article →Purse snatchers found with methamphetamine
The Tyler County Sheriff’s Department says a pair of purse snatchers were found with methamphetamine and have been arrested. According to the report, a woman who was shopping at the Family Dollar store in Spurger…
Read article →Hardin County sheriff says deadly shooting on Monday was justified
Hardin County Sheriff Mark Davis said Tuesday that an investigation has determined that a deadly shooting which occurred during the noon hour on Monday was justified. Davis said 44-year-old Freeman Oliver Jones was demanding money…
Read article →Man arrested after shooting in Marshall
MARSHALL, Texas (KLTV) - A Marshall man was arrested Tuesday after police say he shot at multiple people. Tyterrius Qwantrell Lafayette, 28, of Marshall, was held Tuesday at the Harrison County Jail on a bond…
Read article →Identity released for Lufkin man killed in underpass wreck
LUFKIN, Texas (KLTV) - Authorities released the identity of a Lufkin man Tuesday who died after striking a concrete pillar at a Lufkin underpass. Randy Arnold, 52, died after his Ford F1-50 struck a concrete…
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