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Boxes of Donations Stolen From Church, Pastor Hopes it Helps Family in Need
Donations left outside a Shreveport church were stolen on Christmas. Twenty to thirty bins were left outside Southern Hills Church of Christ, filled with kitchen appliances, portable heaters, an air conditioning unit, and clothes. Homes…
Read article →RoyOMartin Announces Plans to Invest 25-Million Dollars into Two Louisiana Facilities
Alexandria-based RoyOMartin announces plans to invest 25-million dollars into its oriented strand board site in Oakdale and its plywood manufacturing site in Chopin, as Five Star Bank reports . Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain…
Read article →Woman Dies in Christmas Eve Fire Near Benton
One person died in a Christmas Eve mobile home fire near Benton. The State Fire Marshal’s Office said Benton Fire District #4 received the call around 6:15 p.m. about a fire in the 200 block…
Read article →Teen in Critical Condition Following Shooting in Buna
A Buna teen is reported to be undergoing treatment following a shooting incident that occurred late Wednesday afternoon in the south end of Jasper County. Deputies from the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department and other emergency…
Read article →Gas Well Blowout South of Marshall, Evacuations Underway
Residents near a gas well blowout southeast of Marshall were being evacuated from their homes Christmas Day. The Harrison County Sheriff's Office received a call around 5:30 a.m. that a gas well owned by Tanos…
Read article →South Louisiana Jurors to Decide Fate of Mother Accused in Son's Burning Death
The jury that will determine the fate of a Natchitoches woman accused in the burning death of her infant son will come from South Louisiana. District Judge Desiree Dyess has selected St. Landry Parish from…
Read article →Sensitive Sabine Law Enforcement Documents Leaked on Snapchat
Zwolle Police Chief Daniel Thomas was working a homicide in October when he said he got a message from his wife. Thomas’ wife had gotten wind that confidential law enforcement documents had been leaked, and…
Read article →Many Christmas Parade Winners
The 2019 Many Christmas Parade winners are as follows: Floats: 1st Place- #22 Warren Baptist Church 2nd Place-#46 Sabine Medical Association 3rd Place-#56 Rigs and Racks Queens: 1st Place-#59 Teen Miss Pleasant Hill Emily Miller…
Read article →Shelby County Man Accused of Trying to Cannibalize Girl Pleads Guilty
A 23-year-old Joaquin, Texas man has pleaded guilty to child exploitation violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Joseph D. Brown today. Alexander Nathan Barter pleaded guilty to attempted coercion and enticement…
Read article →Northwest Louisiana Sex Offenders Among 17 Arrested in Recent Roundup
Seventeen non-compliant sex offenders and two felony fugitives have been arrested following a recent four-day detail involving multiple area law enforcement agencies. The special enforcement was conducted in and around north and central Louisiana from…
Read article →83-Year-Old Man Who Lived Alone Dies in House Fire
An 83-year-old man who lived alone has died in a house fire in northern Webster Parish. Cullen firefighters were summoned to a residence in the 100 block of James Street at 8:52 a.m. Sunday, the…
Read article →Vernon Releases Aid Information for Those Affected by Tornado
The following is a news release from the Vernon Parish Police Jury detailing areas where those affected by Monday’s tornado can receive help. On Monday, December 16, 2019, Vernon Parish was hit by an EF-3…
Read article →Mother, Son Die in Coushatta Apartment Fire
Louisiana S tate Fire Marshal deputies said a mother and her 7-year-old son died in a late Wednesday night apartment fire in Coushatta. Firefighters initially responded to the call in the 100 block of East…
Read article →UPDATED Information on Disaster Recovery
The Beauregard Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness, the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Beauregard Parish Police Jury have the following updates: The Donation Center is currently distributing the items that have been collected, things…
Read article →Westlake Man Arrested After Unborn Baby Dies as Result of Crash
A Westlake man is under arrest after an unborn baby died as a result of a crash in Westlake Tuesday evening. Joshua Anderson, 24, was arrested for third-degree feticide; two counts of first-degree vehicular negligent…
Read article →Man Stabbed Just West of Kirbyville
Jasper County Sheriff Mitchel Newman says his department is investigating after a man was stabbed at a home just west of Kirbyville. It happened shortly before 7:00 Wednesday evening on County Road 422. Deputies arrived…
Read article →Major Auto Accident West of Jasper
Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene of a major accident just west of Jasper late Tuesday afternoon. It occurred shortly after 4:00 on Highway 190 West in front of the Texas Department of Transportation…
Read article →Natchitoches Parish School to Re-Open Wednesday
A north Louisiana school district is doing its part to stop the flu from spreading. Tuesday, L.P. Vaughn in Natchitoches Parish was closed after several students came down with the flu, or reported flu like…
Read article →Deputy, Teacher Accused of Rape, Producing Child Porn
A Louisiana grand jury on Tuesday indicted a former deputy and his wife, who was a teacher, on dozens of charges, including rape, producing child porn and sexually abusing animals. Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Dennis…
Read article →Many's Hometown Christmas
Many's Hometown Christmas will take place this Saturday, Dec. 21, with lots of events planned for everyone. The annual parade will take place on San Antonio Avenue at 3 p.m. with lots of floats and…
Read article →Tornado Responsible For One Fatality in Rosepine, Traveled 63 Miles From DeRidder to Alexandria
One person is dead following Yesterday’s tornado, authorities confirm. The National Weather Service says the tornado traveled 63 miles, from DeRidder to Alexandria. The fatality happened at a residence on Borel Road, east of Rosepine,…
Read article →Man Injured After Being Run Over by Tractor in Alto
A man was injured after being run over by a tractor in Alto Sunday. According to Alto Police, it happened in the 300 block of Elkhart St. Police said the man was run over by…
Read article →Angelina County Deputy Back Home with Family After Wreck
An Angelina County deputy is resting at home following a wreck that he was involved in Thursday night. Captain Alton Lenderman said Deputy Ethan Straley is dealing with some stiffness but is otherwise OK. Straley…
Read article →Unrestrained Opelousas Woman Killed in Crash
An Opelousas woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash south of Simmesport on Friday afternoon. According to State Police, Troopers responded to the crash on LA Hwy 105 around 4:05 p.m. Friday. The crash involved…
Read article →Merryville's Christmas Around The Cabin
Christmas Around The Cabin will be presented Saturday, Dec. 14th from 2 PM-6 PM on the grounds of the Merryville Museum. The Merryville Historical Society and Museum invite your family to come and enjoy story…
Read article →Office of Motor Vehicles Up and Running in Northwest Louisiana After Cyberattacks
The Office of Motor Vehicles is up and running in Northwest Louisiana after cyber attacks brought much of the government to a standstill. The ransomware attack even led to a state of emergency. This allowed…
Read article →Suspect Arrested in Death of Texas Police Officer
A man was arrested Thursday in the killing of a Houston-area police sergeant who was struck by a vehicle during a traffic stop, authorities announced. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said 21-year-old Tavores Henderson was…
Read article →Sudden Impact will be at Simpson High School Tomorrow Morning
Simpson High School will be hosting Sudden Impact tomorrow. Sudden Impact is an interactive program that educates high school students about the dangers of driving impaired, driving without a seat belt, and distracted driving. The…
Read article →Vernon Authorities Make Arrest in Fatal Drive-By Shooting near Billy Goat Hill in February
An investigation into a recent drive-by shooting has led to an arrest in a fatal drive-by shooting near Billy Goat Hill 10 months ago, Vernon Parish officials say. DeRidder man Joshua Charles McBride, 28, was…
Read article →Texas police officer killed by man fleeing traffic stop
A Houston-area police sergeant was killed when a man wanted on a domestic violence warrant broke free from police while being handcuffed, fled from a traffic stop and struck her with his vehicle, police said.…
Read article →Alexandria Officials Say There's Been More Than 75 Vehicle Burglaries in the City Since Dec 1
According to the Alexandria Police Department, more than 75 vehicle burglaries happened in the first nine days of December. While there isn't a specific trend following the burglaries, the majority of the crimes are happening…
Read article →SUV Crashed into Hemphill Business
Police and firefighters in Hemphill were busy Monday morning after a driver crashed into a business there. Daily News and More is reporting that it occurred at about 9:30 at the Dollar General, located on…
Read article →Barksdale Airman Killed in Motorcycle Crash
Staff Sgt. Keith D. Cobb, a Barksdale airman, died Monday at Ochsner-LSU Health Shreveport in Shreveport following a motorcycle crash, according to a news release. "We are extremely saddened by the loss of Staff Sgt.…
Read article →SHERIFF: Nacogdoches County Deputies Catch Houston Man with 10 Pounds of Cocaine, 2 Stolen Handguns
A Houston man has been arrested on several felony charges after officials say a search of his vehicle led to the discovery of more than 10 pounds of cocaine in Nacodcoches County. On Sunday, deputies…
Read article →Winnfield Suspects Arrested for Alleged 'Holiday Scam'
The Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office recently arrested two suspects from Winnfield after for an alleged 'holiday scam'. Complainants told VPSO that Nettie Neal Adams, 32, was entering businesses within Vernon Parish selling raffle tickets. She…
Read article →Man Charged in Fatal Rollover Accident that Killed Shreveport Coach
A Benton, Louisiana, man is now in police custody following his arrest in connection to a roll-over accident which killed a man Plain Dealing man Sunday morning. Julian Tyler Stephens, 23, is charged with one…
Read article →Captain Shreve High Assistant Coach Dies After Wreck
Caddo School District is mourning the death of a man who volunteered as an assistant football coach at Captain Shreve High School in Shreveport. " Captain Shreve FB @shrevefootball · 17 h We have some…
Read article →SW Shreveport Shooting Victim Identified
A teenager is dead after a shooting late Thursday in southwest Shreveport. Shreveport police spokesman Cpl. Marcus Hines said Tramell K. Lewis, 18, was sitting in a car when someone opened fire at Kingston Village…
Read article →East Texas Citizen Saves Woman From Burning Car
An East Texas woman pulls off a heroic act in a desperate ‘life or death’ situation and was later appreciated by car shipping canada services and many other prominent people for her selfless and timely…
Read article →USDA Announces Change to SNAP Program
It’s a federal program that helps millions get enough to eat— but, the SNAP program is about to undergo a change that is said to help recipients become more “self-sufficient”. Right now, the program allows…
Read article →School Board Meeting
The Sabine Parish School Board will hold a Regular Board meeting Monday, December 9, 2019 at 6 p.m. at the Sabine Parish School Board Office in the Board Room.
Read article →Mary Perry Honorary Grand Marshall
The 2019 Honorary Grand Marshal of the Many Christmas Parade on Dec.21 is a woman who is involved in her church and community, has a career, and is a loving wife, mother and grandmother.…
Read article →Bossier Deputies Recover Body from Red River
Bossier Parish sheriff's deputies have recovered the body of a middle-aged white man from the Red River. Lt. Bill Davis said in a news release a fisherman reported seeing the body floating in the river…
Read article →Army Seeks to Hire Security Guards at Fort Polk
Veterans of the armed forces have preference, however, the positions will be available to the general public after all means of hiring veterans are exhausted. “This is a great opportunity for employment with the federal…
Read article →Tyler Standoff Ends After Flash-Bang Device Used to Disorient Suspect, Safely Take Him into Custody
UPDATE: According to Larry Christian with the Smith County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect in a standoff in North Tyler has been taken into custody. “They decided it was time to go ahead and get him…
Read article →Hunter Discovers Message in a Bottle, Reunites Letter with Nacogdoches Man 31 years Later
An East Texas man hunting at Toledo Bend recently discovered a glass bottle containing a handwritten note from 1988. After posting a photo of the note on Facebook, Waylon Jones said the granddaughter of the…
Read article →Kinder Woman Visiting Prison Booked on Drug Charges After Body Scanner Detects Foreign Object
A body scanner at the Louisiana State Penitentiary helped officers thwart a drug smuggling attempt by a Kinder woman, Department of Correction officials say. Erin J. Harrison, 30, visited the Angola prison on Sunday when…
Read article →Aircraft Recovered From Red River
Authorities have recovered an aircraft that crashed into the Red River last month. A barge from Blunt Brothers Construction moved into position south of the Shreveport Downtown Airport Monday morning to begin the recovery operation.…
Read article →One Dead in Early Morning Shooting at Event Hall in Jennings
A 23-year-old man was killed in a shooting at an event hall early Friday morning, Jennings authorities said. Jennings Police Department officers responding to the event hall in the 1600 block of South Main Street…
Read article →Woman Dies Following Stabbing; Suspect Arrested
Natchitoches police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a woman Sunday morning. Police were called about 2:13 a.m. regarding a stabbing in the 400 block of Sibley Street . That’s where officers found 55-year-old Katherine…
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