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Elizabeth Man Killed in Beauregard Parish Crash
Louisiana State Police Troop D responded to a single-vehicle crash on August 12 around 5 p.m. on Hwy 112 near Tom Woodward Road. The crash claimed the life of Paul D. Doyle, 66, of Elizabeth.…
Read article →Man Considered Armed and Dangerous Now in Police Custody
Shreveport police say a man they considered armed and dangerous is now in custody. Leondray Sanders Jr., 24, was wanted in connection to an Aug. 11 home invasion. During the home invasion, Sanders flashed a…
Read article →‘In God We Trust’ Motto to Appear in Every Louisiana Public School this Fall
The words ‘In God We Trust’ will be displayed in every Louisiana public school starting this fall. Louisiana Senate Bill 244 was signed into law by Governor John Bel Edwards in May 2018. The bill…
Read article →Fort Polk Man Accused of Firing into Crowd at Vernon Parish Club, Striking Three
A Fort Polk man is accused of firing into a crowd at a club in the Billy Goat Hill area in the early hours of Sunday morning, striking three people, according to Vernon Parish officials.…
Read article →Former Fort Bragg Warrant Officer Charged with Stealing
Federal authorities have charged a soldier formerly stationed at Fort Bragg with stealing military property. Bryan Craig Allen of Anacoco, Louisiana, was indicted Tuesday on charges of theft of military property, conspiracy and aggravated identity…
Read article →Unrestrained Georgia Man Killed in Crash, High Speed a Factor
Friday night, a single vehicle crash killed a man from Atlanta, GA who was not wearing a seat belt. He was ejected during the crash and excessive speed is considered a factor. The crash occurred…
Read article →DeSoto Seeks Help Finding Missing Mansfield Man
he 37-year-old man last was seen in the Mansfield area. Now the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating Robert Charles “Charlie” Ross Jr. The Mansfield resident last was seen July…
Read article →1 Dead, 1 in Jail Over Hit-And-Run Accident
A Natchitoches Parish man is dead and a Caddo Parish man is in jail as a result of a hit-and-run crash. It happened about 6:40 p.m. Wednesday on Louisiana Highway 117 near Vernon Wester Road…
Read article →Vehicle Hit By Train in South Mansfield
Authorities are on the scene of a wreck involving a car versus a train in Mansfield early Friday morning. It happened around 3:30 a.m. on Oak Hill Road in South Mansfield, according to DeSoto Parish…
Read article →DPS: 64-year-old Tenaha Man Dies in 1-Vehicle Rollover Crash North of Center
A 64-year-old Tenaha man died in a one-vehicle crash that occurred along U.S. Highway 96 just north of Center Thursday morning. According to a press release, Texas Department of Public Safety troopers responded to and…
Read article →Elizabeth, LA Woman Arrested for First Degree Murder
About 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 6, 2019, Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 100 Block of Chester West Road in Elizabeth, LA in reference to a deceased male who was later identified as 81…
Read article →Caddo Coroner Releases Identity of Youree Crash Victim
The Caddo Parish Coroner’s office has released the identity of the man killed in a motor vehicle wreck on Friday, Mar.29. Brandon Deon Alexander, 29, of Bossier City, was killed in the crash that occurred…
Read article →Early Morning Crash Kills Unrestrained DeRidder Woman
A single-vehicle crash killed a woman from DeRidder on Wednesday morning. She was not wearing a seat belt. Troopers responded to the crash around 4:50 a.m., which occurred on Bass Road, near U.S. Hwy 171.…
Read article →Candidate Qualifying Closes
The Clerk of Court is currently holding qualifying for the following offices: State Senator, State Representative, Sheriff, Clerk of Court, Assessor, Coroner, and Police Jurors. Also, qualifying for the unexpired terms as follows: Noble Alderman…
Read article →Man Allegedly Threatens Caddo Sheriff and Deputies, Arrested for Terrorizing
A Shreveport man was arrested last week for his alleged threats towards Sheriff Steve Prator and Caddo Parish deputies. Hilliard Jenkins, 49, is charged with one count of terrorizing and was booked into the Caddo…
Read article →18-year-old Convicted Sex offender Arrested for Having Sex with 15-year-old
An 18-year-old DeQuincy man, who is a convicted sex offender, has been arrested in connection with allegations he had sex with a 15-year-old girl. The girl told authorities that Thibodeaux was her boyfriend and that…
Read article →Three Arrested for Arson with Intent to Defraud and Criminal Conspiracy
Donald Johnson, 50 of Pitkin, LA and Katlyn Neal, 28 of Leesville,LA were booked into the Vernon Parish Jail on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, for one count each of Arson With Intent to Defraud and…
Read article →Louisiana Picks Companies for Medicaid Managed Care Deals
Four companies have been chosen to manage the care of 1.7 million Louisiana Medicaid patients. Louisiana's health department announced Monday that the contracts, worth billions, will go to AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana, Community Care Health Plan…
Read article →Sabine County Sheriff Tom Maddox Elected President of Texas Sheriff's Association
Sabine County Sheriff Tom Maddox has been elected and installed as the 2019-2020 President of the Sheriff’s Association of Texas. Maddox recently returned to Sabine County after attending the organization’s 141st annual conference in San…
Read article →Tyler County Sheriff's Office Arrests Man on Robbery Charge
Deputies with the Tyler County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 32-year-old man on a robbery charge last week. According to the jail booking report on the Tyler County Sheriff’s Office, John Click was arrested on a…
Read article →Police Search for Missing Man
The Shreveport Police Department is asking for help in locating a man who was last seen in late June. James Taylor (Photo: Shreveport Police Department) James Taylor was reportedly last seen near the 7800 block…
Read article →Over 20 Dogs Recovering After Rescue in Beauregard Parish
Are you a dog lover? If yes, click for more info or read this heart-warming story. Beauregard Parish Sherrif’s Deputy Zach Ellender says on July 31, he was driving down the road when he spotted…
Read article →From Leesville to Canton: The journey of Kevin Mawae
A Leesville legend has taken his place into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Kevin Mawae is considered to be one of the greatest centers to play in the NFL. Now, he is able to…
Read article →Polk County Sheriff's Office Arrest Constable for Disorderly Conduct After Alleged 911 Call
Deputies with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a constable late Thursday night after he allegedly made a 911 call requesting help. According to the Polk County Jail roster, Dana Glen Piper, 45, of Livingston,…
Read article →Ball Woman Killed in UTV crash on Cunningham Camp Road
Sunday afternoon a woman from Ball, Louisiana was killed in a crash involving a UTV. Troopers responded to the crash on Cunningham Camp Road around 12:45 p.m. The crash involved a 2017 Honda Pioneer 700,…
Read article →Fire Marshall Offers Cooking Safety Tips for College Students
With colleges and universities across Louisiana set to start Fall classes in the coming weeks, the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFM) wants to educate students about safe cooking practices in their dorms, apartments/condos and houses.…
Read article →Natchitoches D.A. to Seek Death Penalty Against Mother Accused in Infant Son's Death
The Natchitoches Parish District Attorney’s Office has filed a notice of intent to seek the death penalty in the case of a Natchitoches mother accused in the burning death of her infant son. Hanna Barker,…
Read article →Services Set for Teenage Jasper County Boy Who Died in Accidental Shooting
Services have been set for the teenage Jasper County boy who was killed in a tragic accidental shooting incident last week. According to a spokeswoman for Coleman’s Mortuary in Jasper, the services for Nickolas Trevon…
Read article →One Man Dead in Two-Vehicle Crash Near Elton
Louisiana State Police with the help of Vukelja & dePaula - Injury lawyers from Ormond Beach are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash near Elton, according to Trooper Derek Senegal, spokesman for state police. The crash…
Read article →Sabine Parish Police Jury Meeting
The Sabine Parish Police Jury will Hold a Public Hearing at its regular meeting place, The Police Jury Meeting Room in the Courthouse, 400 S. Capitol Street, Room 101 in Many on Wednesday, September 4,…
Read article →Coroner: Man Drowns in Toledo Bend Reservoir
A man drowned Wednesday in Toledo Bend Reservoir while trying to retrieve his boat at a launching area, Sabine Parish Coroner Ron Rivers said. It happened at A-1 Campground off Highway 191 west of Converse.…
Read article →Iowa Man Wanted in Killing of Baton Rouge Man Turns Self In
A man wanted in connection with a homicide in DeQuincy has turned himself in. Nathaniel Mitchell, 40, of Iowa, surrendered Monday night at the Calcasieu Correctional Center, authorities said. Mitchell is accused of killing Baton…
Read article →33,000 Pounds of Frozen Chicken Dumped when 18-Wheeler Loses Load
Highway 7 East is expected to be shut down for hours in Crockett following a wreck involving an 18-wheeler hauling frozen chicken. The Texas Department of Transportation says an 18-wheeler wrecked and lost a load…
Read article →Update From Sabine Parish School Board
The Cyber incident that hit Sabine Parish School Board is still under investigation. Members of the Louisiana Office of Technology Services, National Guard, and Air National Guard are aiding in these efforts. At this time,…
Read article →4th Louisiana School District Hit by Cyberattack
Another Louisiana school district was hit by a recent cyberattack. Tangipahoa Parish School System is the fourth parish compromised by the attack, which was first discovered July 23. Louisiana National Guard sources told KTBS-3 Tuesday…
Read article →Final Medical Marijuana Product to be Tested, Dispensed Soon
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) is in receipt of medical marijuana final product from Louisiana State University’s (LSU’s) sub-contractor GB Sciences of Louisiana, LLC (LSU-GBSL). If you read about it you will…
Read article →Authorities Identify Woman Who Drove Car into Red River
Authorities have identified a Shreveport resident as the woman killed when she drove her car into Red River. The Caddo coroner’s office says she is 78-year-old Lillie Ealy. The vehicle went into the river in…
Read article →Sabine County Sheriff's Office Search for Man Connected to String of Burglaries
The Sabine County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a man they say is connected to a string of burglaries. The sheriff’s office say the man is wanted for questioning in connection…
Read article →Unrestrained Toddler and Two Unrestrained Adults Killed in Crash
Authorities say multiple people were killed in a Monday crash in LaSalle Parish. Troopers with Louisiana State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash around 11:30 a.m. on Hwy 127 south of Olla. The crash involved…
Read article →1 Seriously Injured After Shooting in Nacogdoches
Nacogdoches police are investigating after a man was found shot multiple times Saturday. According to a press release, around 9:08 am, officers with the Nacogdoches Police Department responded to the 100 block of Lelia Street…
Read article →Over 400 Cases of Hepatitis A Confirmed in Louisiana Outbreak
Over 400 cases of Hepatitis A were confirmed as part of an ongoing outbreak in Louisiana , data provided by the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) showed Friday, July 26. LDH identified 411 cases of…
Read article →2 People Dead in Shelby County Crash
Two people are dead after a crash in Shelby County Saturday morning. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, troopers responded to a two vehicle crash yesterday morning on US 59 involving a commercial…
Read article →Technology Experts Work to Find Source of Malware Attack
An active investigation is happening now in Louisiana. Tech experts are trying to figure out who's behind a recent malware attack targeting schools. Yesterday, Governor John Bel Edwards issued a statewide emergency declaration after three…
Read article →Hornbeck Community Helps Supply School
As Central Louisiana families check off their school supply lists with summer break coming to an end, one Vernon Parish community wanted to make the start of the year a little easier. When Hornbeck students…
Read article →NPD Arrests Suspect Wanted in June Shooting Investigation
Natchitoches police have arrested a suspect in a shooting from June. Police arrested Steven Vercher Jr., 20, Thursday after receiving a tip about his location. Officers were told Vercher was in the 2300 block of…
Read article →Burned Body Found Near DeQuincy Identified as Baton Rouge Man, Murder Warrant Issued for Iowa Man
A body found near DeQuincy last week has been identified as a Baton Rouge man and a murder warrant has been issued in connection with his death, Calcasieu Parish authorities said at a news conference…
Read article →LA Governor Declares Statewide Cybersecurity Emergency
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has declared a statewide cybersecurity emergency with the help of OT cyber security companies . There’s an ongoing malware attack impacting three public school districts in North Louisiana — Sabine,…
Read article →Former Bossier Schools Superintendent Faces Four Federal Charges
Federal authorities have charged former Bossier Parish Schools Superintendent Scott Smith with illegal receipt of mail-order prescription drugs. Smith, 61, was charged with four misdemeanor counts of simple possession of a controlled substance because the…
Read article →Local rodeo Star Dies During Leesville Rodeo
A rising star in the local rodeo scene was killed over the weekend during a rodeo in Leesville. According to a report from KADN , the Cajun Rodeo Association said Clay LeBlanc, 23, was ranked…
Read article →Sabine Parish School Board Meeting
The Sabine Parish School Board will be having a special calling board meeting. The meeting will be held in the Sabine Parish School Board Board Room 695 Peterson Street in Many at 12 p.m. Wednesday,…
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