2021.

NSU Language and Culture Series will continue Nov. 10

Northwestern State University’s chapter of Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars will host a Language and Culture Lecture on Japan in Russell Hall 107 and virtually via WebEx on from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday,…

Bossier Parish Teacher and Haughton Man Arrested Following Alleged Road Rage Incident

Patrol deputies with the Bossier Sheriff’s Office arrested two men following an alleged road rage incident in a Haughton neighborhood. Jason Engle, 51, of Haughton, and a teacher with Bossier Parish Schools, was arrested after…

Juvenile Escapee Considered Armed and Dangerous

A Shreveport teen serving a juvenile life sentence for his part in the 2018 armed robbery and shooting death of a Shreveport pizza delivery driver is on the run. Shreveport police said Anthony Mandigo, 16,…

Lufkin Man Identified as Victim of Sunday Afternoon Fatal Crash

Lufkin authorities have identified the victim of a Sunday afternoon multi-vehicle fatal crash. Jose Edgardo Zavala, Jr., 21, of Lufkin died after being taken to a local hospital following the incident. According to a report,…

Amber Alert Cancelled for 14-Year-Old From Texas

An Amber Alert was canceled for Stevie Patrice Johnson, 14, from Texas. Police believed Shanice was abducted by Shawnice Hickman, 33. No details were given as to why the Amber Alert was canceled. https://www.ksla.com/2021/11/02/amber-alert-issued-14-year-old-abducted-texas/

Obituaries for November 3, 2021

Tonya Lynn Hellman Funeral services for Tonya Lynn Hellman, 33, of Eagle Lake, TX, will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in…

San Augustine County Arrest Reports for November 3, 2021

Over the past 24 hours, the San Augustine County Sheriff’s Office report no arrests. All persons accused of a crime are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Any questions about today’s arrest report should…

Vernon Parish Arrest Reports for November 3, 2021

Over the last 24 hours, the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office reports 4 arrests. All persons accused of a crime are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Any questions about today’s arrest report should be…

Jasper County Arrest Reports for November 3, 2021

Over the past 24 hours, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office reports 2 arrests. All persons accused of a crime are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Any questions about today’s arrest report should be…

Sabine Parish Arrest Reports for November 3, 2021

Over the past 24 hours, the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office reports 6 arrests. All persons accused of a crime are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Any questions about today’s arrest report should be…

Sheriff's Deputies Investigate Shooting in Mount Union

A resident of the Mount Union Community northwest of Kirbyville is undergoing treatment after being shot outside her home early Monday morning. Jasper County Sheriff Mitchel Newman said deputies were dispatched to the location on…

Amber Alert Issued for 14-Year-Old Abducted From Texas

An Amber Alert has been issued for Stevie Patrice Johnson, 14, who was abducted from Texas. Stevie is a Black female with brown hair and brown eyes. She is 5′0″ tall and 120 pounds. She…

Sabine Parish Students Selected as Educators Rising National Ambassadors

Sabine Parish Police Jury Meeting

The Sabine Parish Police Jury will hold a special called meeting Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 9 a.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Sabine Parish Courthouse, 400 S. Capitol Street in Many.

Pollock Woman Arrested for Vehicular Homicide

A Pollock woman has been arrested following a fatal crash on October 31 that claimed the life of Teresa Ann Morgan, 50, of Trout, Louisiana. According to state police, a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, driven Miranda…

Unrestrained Homer Man Killed in Claiborne Parish Crash, Speed Suspected Factor

On November 1, 2021, just before 3:00 p.m., Troopers assigned to Louisiana State Police Troop G began investigating a one-vehicle fatality crash on LA Hwy 161 just north of LA Hwy 520. This crash claimed…

Facebook class to begin Nov. 13

Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education will present “Developing Social Media Skills in Facebook” on Saturday, Nov. 13 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. in the second floor classroom in South Hall.…

Obituaries for November 2, 2021

No reported obituaries.

San Augustine County Arrest Reports for November 2, 2021

Over the past 24 hours, the San Augustine County Sheriff’s Office report no arrests. All persons accused of a crime are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Any questions about today’s arrest report should…

Vernon Parish Arrest Reports for November 2, 2021

Over the last 24 hours, the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office reports 2 arrests. All persons accused of a crime are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Any questions about today’s arrest report should be…

Jasper County Arrest Reports for November 2, 2021

Over the past 24 hours, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office reports 1 arrest. All persons accused of a crime are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Any questions about today’s arrest report should be…

Sabine Parish Arrest Reports for October 2, 2021

Over the past 24 hours, the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office reports 3 arrests. All persons accused of a crime are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Any questions about today’s arrest report should be…

Driver Killed in Rapides Parish Crash

On November 1, 2021, at approximately 11:00 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a fatal crash on I-49 south of Alexandria. This crash killed 36-year-old Latreece Sparks of Florien. The initial investigation revealed…

Scroggs enjoying the opportunity to follow in her mother's footsteps

Each Northwestern State University student who wins the Northwestern State – Lady of the Bracelet Scholarship Program receives a bracelet containing the name of each past winner of the event. The bracelet is highly cherished,…

Deadly Weekend on Louisiana Highways

This weekend proved to be deadly for motorists in Louisiana. Since Friday night, Louisiana State Police Troopers investigated 10 fatal crashes resulting in 12 deaths. These numbers don’t include crashes investigated by local and parish…

Dr. Anna Morris Named Senior Director of Nursing and Chief Nursing Administrator at Northwestern State

Dr. Anna Morris has been named senior director of nursing and chief nursing administrator at Northwestern State University. Her appointment has been approved by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System. Northwestern…

Grant Parish Woman Charged with Vehicular Homicide

On October 31, 2021, at approximately 5:50 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 165 north of Ball. This crash claimed the life of 50-year-old Teresa Ann Morgan of…

Two Separate Crashes in Rapides Parish Leave Two People Dead

On October 30, 2021, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on I-49 near U.S. 167. This crash claimed the life of 59-year-old Sylvia Ann Ostrander of…

Nacogdoches Man Who Was Allegedly Stabbed, Slashed by Son Dies at Tyler Hospital

A man who was airlifted to a Tyler hospital after his son allegedly stabbed him and slashed his throat died of his injuries Friday, according to Nacogdoches County Sheriff Jason Bridges. Bridges said Blake Foxworth,…

Bienville Student Arrested with Gun, Alcohol on Campus

A 16-year-old Castor High School student was arrested Thursday after a pistol and alcohol were recovered from his vehicle parked on the school parking lot, Sheriff John Ballance said Friday in a social media post.…

Bradley Stracener Has Been Missing for Two Years

*** CRIME STOPPERS ~ MISSING PERSON *** The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the disappearance of Bradley Stracener, age 32, of Leesville. Bradley was last seen on October 30th, 2019 in the Sandy…

Gunfire at Halloween Party Kills 1, Wounds 9; Police Arrest Suspect

Texarkana, Texas, police have taken a suspect into custody following a deadly shooting at a Halloween party. Detectives spoke with several of Keuntae McElory’s family members and friends as police searched for the 21-year-old after…

1 Person Dies After 3-Vehicle Wreck on N. Timberland Dr. in Lufkin

One person died in a three-vehicle wreck on N. Timberland Drive in Lufkin. Four other people were injured in the crash. The 2000 block of N. Timberland Drive is no longer blocked, according to Jessica…

Pedestrian Killed in Hit and Run Crash in Grant Parish

On October 30, 2021, shortly after 7:30 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a fatal crash on U.S. Highway 71 north of Montgomery. This crash killed 35-year-old April L. Dubios of Montgomery. The…

Obituaries for November 1, 2021

Lucius Clair Wright A graveside service will be held at the Many Cemetery for Lucius Clair Wright on November 2 at 2:00 p.m. He passed away peacefully on October 28, 2021 at Sabine Retirement and…

Sabine County Arrest Reports for November 1, 2021

Over the past 24 hours, the Sabine County Sheriff’s Office reports 3 arrest. All persons accused of a crime are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Any questions about today’s arrest report should be…

San Augustine County Arrest Reports for November 1, 2021

Over the past 24 hours, the San Augustine County Sheriff’s Office report 2 arrests. All persons accused of a crime are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Any questions about today’s arrest report should…

Vernon Parish Arrest Reports for November 1, 2021

Over the last 24 hours, the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office reports 2 arrests. All persons accused of a crime are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Any questions about today’s arrest report should be…

Jasper County Arrest Reports for November 1, 2021

Over the past 24 hours, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office reports 4 arrests. All persons accused of a crime are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Any questions about today’s arrest report should be…

Sabine Parish Arrest Reports for November 1, 2021

Over the past 24 hours, the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office reports 6 arrests. All persons accused of a crime are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Any questions about today’s arrest report should be…

Many Tiger Wallops the Bunkie Panthers

Late in the second quarter, the Bunkie Panthers, tied the game up at 28 on a 23 yard TD pass. But, on the ensuing kickoff, Jeremiah James put the Tigers back on top, and they…

Gov. Edwards Visits Lake Charles to Discuss Recent Severe Weather Damage

Gov. John Bel Edwards arrived in Lake Charles Wednesday Morning to hold a news conference where he discussed the recent damage from severe weather as well as the future of Louisiana’s energy industry in regards…

Woman Critically Injured in Crash with Logging Equipment

Burkeville Fire Chief Charles Duckworth says a Houston woman was critically injured and was flown from the scene in a medical helicopter following a late Thursday morning crash involving a passenger car and logging equipment.…

Biloxi Man Arrested in Murder Investigation; Victim Found in Sabine Parish Well in 1986

U.S. Marshals have made an arrest in Biloxi, Mississippi tied to a murder where the victim’s remains were found in a Sabine Parish well in 1986. Delwin Sibley, 74, was arrested at his home Thursday…

Sheriff: Nacogdoches Man Stabs Dad, Slashes his Throat During Argument

A Nacogdoches man was arrested Thursday morning after stabbing his father several times and slashing his throat, Nacogdoches Sheriff Jason Bridges says. Bridges said in a statement to press that deputies responded to CR 420…

Aryan Circle Member Arrested in Connection with Death of Huntington Man Found in Creek

The Angelina County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in the death of a man found in a creek on Gilliland Creek Road Sunday. Sheriff Greg Sanches said the department was notified by a passerby…

"Songs of a People" to be Performed Nov. 3

Northwestern State University’s School of Creative and Performing Arts will present “Songs of a People: Music of the African-American Experience” Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open…

Obituaries for October 29, 2021

James David Meshell Funeral services for James David Meshell, 78, of Noble, LA, will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Frances Kamau officiating. Burial…

San Augustine County Arrest Reports for October 29, 2021

Over the past 24 hours, the San Augustine County Sheriff’s Office report 1 arrest. All persons accused of a crime are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Any questions about today’s arrest report should…

Vernon Parish Arrest Reports for October 29, 2021

Over the last 24 hours, the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office reports 5 arrests. All persons accused of a crime are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Any questions about today’s arrest report should be…