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Center man accused of killing brother
SHELBY COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - A Center man was arrested Monday night after his brother was found dead. James Wayne Richards, 58, was arrested by Shelby County sheriff’s deputies Monday night after his brother, Elmer…
Read article →Woman arrested on 8 counts of forging prescriptions
A woman who worked for a Jasper County medical clinic has been arrested after she allegedly forged eight prescriptions - six for herself and two for another person – at different pharmacies in both Jasper…
Read article →Sabine County wildfire grows to over 1,000 acres
The wildfire in the Sabine National Forest between Hemphill and Toledo Bend Reservoir has grown to 1,077 acres as of Monday, according to the U.S. National Forest Service. It started one week ago, on Monday,…
Read article →Lufkin police release name of victim, seize suspect's vehicle in fatal hit-and-run crash
L UFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - Lufkin police say they have released the name of the victim and identified the vehicle driven in Sunday’s fatal hit-and-run crash. The victim in is identified as Daryl Taylor, 46,…
Read article →KBDI shows Deep East Texas as one of the driest areas in the state
The Keetch-Byram Drought Index Map is showing Deep East Texas as one of the driest areas in the state of Texas right now. Only a small patch of far west Texas and one little spot…
Read article →New Louisiana laws go into effect Tuesday: Here are some of them
NEW ORLEANS — Governor John Bel Edwards signed 44 new bills into law this year, many of them going into effect Tuesday, Aug. 1. Act 457 makes it illegal to make deepfake images depicting anyone…
Read article →Much needed rain come with wind on Monday here in Jasper
After weeks of no rain and vegetation almost to the point of non-return, several small thunderstorms passed through the Jasper Area on Monday evening, dropping a small amount of rain in a short time. However,…
Read article →Wildfire in area where house burned late Monday morning
Firefighters were back at work in the Fairmount Community early Monday afternoon, in the same area where they battled a house fire just two hours earlier. Daily News & More is reporting that they had…
Read article →Kirbyville Little League Senior Softball Team makes history
The Senior Softball Team competed at the state tournament in El Campo over the weekend. They faced tough competition throughout the tournament, including their toughest opponent, East End. In the first game against East End,…
Read article →Deputy in hospital after standoff with alleged sex offender in Trinity County
G ROVETON, Texas (KTRE) - A wanted man barricaded himself inside an RV on Kickapoo Road when deputies attempted to serve a felony warrant at about 9 p.m. Friday. Trinity County Sheriff Woody Wallace said…
Read article →Bicyclist killed in Lufkin hit-and-run Sunday morning
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - Authorities are asking for the public’s help to identify a driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run. The incident took place at about 6:15 a.m. Sunday in the 900 block of Abney…
Read article →3 shootings in Shreveport leave 2 dead, 3 in hospital
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Shreveport police responded to two early morning shootings on Monday, July 31. The first incident happened at 1:18 a.m. at the intersection of Milton Street and San Jacinto Avenue. Police say…
Read article →Sabine National Forest wildfire has grown to over 900 acres in size
The National Forest Service says as of Saturday evening, the wildfire in the Sabine National Forest had grown to over 900 acres in size. The blaze has been burning since Monday, July 24th in an…
Read article →State of Texas puts Sabine County Jail on non-compliant list
SABINE COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - A state agency has given the Sabine County Jail a notice of non-compliance due to an infraction noted in a recent report. According to the state report, the jail failed…
Read article →Guilty verdict for killer who dumped victim's body in Newton County
A Beauregard Parish Jury on Friday returned a guilty verdict against a man who dumped his victim’s body in Newton County. The jury pronounced guilt on 31-year-old Derek Person for Murder in the August 2020…
Read article →Suspect dies following officer-involved shooting in Groves
A suspect has died following an officer-involved shooting in Groves, according to information Justice of the Peace Joseph Guillory II provided to KFDM/Fox 4 News. The officer wasn't hurt. The judge says the suspect was…
Read article →UPDATED - Search for fugitive Andrew Ancell shifts back to far north Newton County
UPDATED STORY After searching for wanted fugitive Andrew Ancell for a few hours Thursday morning near Bleakwood, Newton County Sheriff Robert Burby said during the noon hour that deputies had shifted their focus back to…
Read article →Allendale shooting leaves 1 dead
SHREVEPORT, La. - Police are trying to piece together what happened leading up to a deadly shooting Thursday night in Shreveport's Allendale neighborhood. It was shortly before 10 p.m. when they were called to North…
Read article →Bossier man accused of killing, dismembering business associate unsuccessful with venue change
BENTON, La. – A Bossier City man scheduled for trial next month for allegedly killing and dismembering the body of a business associate was unsuccessful this week in having his trial moved to another parish.…
Read article →Victim dies from stabbing incident on Fourth Street in Pineville, suspect arrested
PINEVILLE, La. (KALB) - A victim has died from injuries sustained in a stabbing incident on July 21 on Fourth Street in Pineville. Kendrick Dixon, Jr., 28, died on July 27 from the injuries. Police…
Read article →Softball -- Lacy Prejean named Northwestern State softball head coach
NATCHITOCHES — Northwestern State Director of Athletics Kevin Bostian announced today the hiring of Lacy Prejean as the next head coach of the NSU softball program. Prejean comes to Natchitoches after spending the past five…
Read article →Four Northwestern State alumni to be honored with induction into the Long Purple Line
NATCHITOCHES - Northwestern State University will induct four new members into its Alumni Hall of Distinction, the Long Purple Line. The inductees are the late businessman Johnny Antoon, State Senator Louie Bernard and Judge Van…
Read article →Multiple grass fires burned alongside Highway 96 North
Both the Jasper and Lake Rayburn Fire Departments responded late Thursday afternoon to multiple grass fires burning alongside Highway 96 North between Jasper and Recreational Road 255. One of the fires was near Roger’s Wrecking…
Read article →Farmers, ranchers could get new protection against government regulations with Right to Farm Act
T YLER, Texas (KLTV) - This November, Texas voters will decide on a measure meant to protect farms and ranches. It’s called the Right to Farm Act. Under Right to Farm, agricultural businesses that have…
Read article →City of Lufkin issues emergency order for burn ban
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - The City of Lufkin issued an emergency order putting a burn ban into effect on Wednesday. How long the ban is in effect can depend on where you live. Lufkin Fire…
Read article →Black Angus bull missing
Sheriff Aaron Mitchell reports a black Angus bull is missing from a farm in the Belmont area off LA Highway 175. The bull is about 2 1/2 years old and weighs approximately 1400 pounds. It…
Read article →2 charged in shooting of East Texas teen
MARSHALL, Texas - Two people have been charged in the shooting of a 13-year-old boy, the Marshall Police Department said. Eric Lavigne, 18, of Marshall, and Christiana Whitt, 19, of Henderson, have been arrested and…
Read article →RPSO searching Elmer Community for inmate work crew escapee
RAPIDES PARISH, La. (KALB) - The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office is searching the area near the Elmer Community for an inmate who escaped from a work crew on July 25. RPSO said Daniel Lee Burns…
Read article →SunGas Renewables to bring nearly $2 billion facility, hundreds of jobs to Pineville
PINEVILLE, La. (KALB) - A $2 billion facility is set to be constructed in Pineville at the former International Paper Mill site and is set to bring hundreds of jobs to the area. The facility…
Read article →NSU painting classes
NATCHITOCHES - Northwestern State University's Office of Electronic and Continuing Education will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on Monday, August 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of…
Read article →Current BURN BANS in effect
The following counties have BURN BANS in effect: ~ Jasper ~ Newton ~ Sabine ~ Tyler ~ Angelina
Read article →Wildfire quickly handled in Rayburn Country
The Lake Rayburn Fire Department and Texas A&M Forest Service were busy on Wednesday afternoon dealing with a small wildfire. It was reported shortly after 3:00 in the 3800 block of Farm to Market Road…
Read article →Angelina County man jailed on child porn charges
An Angelina County man has been jailed on child pornography charges after investigators say multiple images were found on his electronic devices. KTRE 9 News in Lufkin is reporting that 46-year-old Joshua David Shepherd, of…
Read article →Man Arrested For Meth With Small Child In Vehicle
Sheriff Aaron Mitchell reports the arrest of Shemar Juan Hicks (age-25) of Many during a traffic stop yesterday afternoon, July 24, 2023. Sabine Parish Sheriff T.N.T. K-9 Sgt Nick Sandel and Agent Jeriah Steinke were…
Read article →Donald W. Harp arrested
NATCHITOCHES, La. — A joint investigation by the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office and Louisiana Attorney General Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force has led to the arrest of a Natchez man on 60 counts…
Read article →Summer 2025: Construction to begin on new Sabine River Bridge
LEESVILLE, La. (KALB) - The new Sabine River Bridge connecting Louisiana and Texas via LA-8 and SH-63 is set to begin construction by July 2025, eight years after the project to replace Burr’s Ferry Bridge…
Read article →Manhunt underway after fugitive Andrew Ancell spotted in Newton County
Newton County Sheriff Robert Burby says a manhunt was underway on Tuesday afternoon in the far north part of the county after a wanted fugitive was spotted. He is 38-year-old Andrew Ancell, and in recent…
Read article →Driver crashed into a propane tank south of Hemphill
Emergency crews in Sabine County responded on Sunday afternoon after a vehicle went off a highway and crashed into a propane tank. It happened on Highway 87, south of Hemphill. Daily News & More is…
Read article →Woman arrested after lighting a pile of clothes on fire on a bank parking lot
A homeless woman from Fort Worth went to jail here in Jasper on Monday evening after police said that she lit a pile of clothing on fire on a bank parking lot. The woman, identified…
Read article →Henderson County man accused of killing girlfriend sentenced to 50 years
ATHENS, Texas — An Athens man convicted of killing his estranged girlfriend has been sentenced to 50 years in prison. Dameon Tarrel Williams, 31, was found guilty of murder Monday in connection with the death…
Read article →Several East Texas counties enact burn bans
EAST TEXAS (KTRE) - Multiple East Texas counties and municipalities are enacting burn bans in response to recent dry weather. Sabine County Commissioners Court has enacted a 90-day burn ban as of Monday, July 24.…
Read article →Minibike driver sustains possibly life-threatening injuries in collision with vehicle
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — The driver of a minibike suffered possibly life-threatening injuries in a collision. The crash at Hollywood Avenue at Broadway Avenue occurred at 8:49 p.m. Monday (July 24), Caddo 911 dispatch records…
Read article →Mailbox Safety
The Sabine Parish Sheriff's Office would like to inform our community of some safety measures to ensure that your checks and banking information are safe. When sending checks as a form of payment via the…
Read article →SABINE COUNTY IS NOW UNDER A BURN BAN.
A burn ban has been issued for Sabine County
Read article →Man lost in woods found dehydrated, but otherwise ok
Newton County Sheriff Robert Burby says a 76-year-old man who was lost in a wooded area for several hours was found dehydrated, but otherwise ok. According to Burby, on Sunday the man ventured into a…
Read article →5,000 people without power in Gregg, Nacogdoches counties Monday night
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - Several thousand customers of SWEPCO and ONCOR are in the dark on Monday night. Oncor’s outage map shows there are 1,678 customers without power at 11 p.m., and the situation has…
Read article →Driver crashed into a propane tank south of Hemphill
Emergency crews in Sabine County responded on Sunday afternoon after a vehicle went off a highway and crashed into a propane tank. It happened on Highway 87, south of Hemphill. Daily News & More is…
Read article →POLICE: 2-year-old flown to hospital after shooting self in head in Nacogdoches home
N ACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - Authorities responded to a report of a shooting to find a 2-year-old critically injured in a Nacogdoches home on Saturday. Around 11:37 a.m., police, firemen and EMS responded to a…
Read article →Police arrive to find wrecked van abandoned
Jasper Police and Sheriff's Deputies were at last word, still looking for the driver of a van that crashed out on Sunday afternoon on the west side of Jasper. Police and other emergency crews were…
Read article →Local resident injured in Sunday afternoon auto crash
An elderly Jasper woman was injured in a two-vehicle auto accident that occurred just after noon Sunday on Highway 190 West in front of the Lowe's Home Improvement Store. Police have not completed their report,…
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