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NSU Jazz Orchestra to perform April 12

The Northwestern State University Jazz Orchestra will perform on Tuesday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. Those attending are asked to wear a mask,…

NSU participates in ULS Day at the Capitol

Assistant Professor of Biology JD Cox demonstrated capabilities associated with Northwestern State University’s new certification program in Remote Systems Science and Technology to NSU students Ebenezer Aggrey, one of NSU’s R.F. Lewis Scholars; SGA President…

‘Millie’s Law’ looks to increase penalties in fentanyl cases in Louisiana

A Central Louisiana mother whose daughter died from a fentanyl overdose is the inspiration behind a bill that is currently in the legislature looking to enhance the criminal penalties related to fentanyl. Senate Bill 315…

Road Closure

On Thursday, April 7, 2022, Sabine Parish Police Jury will be closing Carters Ferry Road between Hwy 191 and Fred Ezernack Road from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. We will be replacing a big culvert.

Convenience Store Clerk Shot in West Shreveport

The search is on for the person or persons responsible for shooting a west Shreveport convenience store clerk late Wednesday night. It happened at the Circle K at Jefferson Paige and Pines Road. Police on…

Charger Starts Fire in SFA Residence Hall

According to officials with Stephen F. Austin University, a fire broke out inside a co-ed residence hall Wednesday night. At around 7:15 p.m., a small fire broke out in a single room in Lumberjack Landing.…

Toddler Has Died After Found Unresponsive in a Polk County Pond

A heartbreaking story coming out of Polk County where officials there say a toddler has died after being found unresponsive in a pond last week. Polk County Today is reporting that the incident involving an…

Pineland Man Charged in Bronson Shooting

The Sabine County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a Pineland man following a shooting that occurred in Bronson and left another man wounded. Daily News & More in Hemphill has obtained the arrest affidavit which says…

Obituaries for April 7, 2022

Ricky Joe Greer Funeral services for Ricky Joe Greer, 65, of Pleasant Hill, LA, will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Emmanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Jennings and Rev.…

Jasper County Arrest Reports for April 7, 2022

Over the past 24 hours, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office reports no arrests. 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 April 7, 2022

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 April 7, 2022

Over the last 24 hours, the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office reports no 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 April 7, 2022

Over the past 24 hours, the Sabine Parish 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…

NSU Theatre and Dance to present musical "Ordinary Days"

– Northwestern State University Theatre and Dance will perform the musical “Ordinary Days” April 12-14 and 19-23 at 7:30 p.m. and April 23 at 2 p.m. in Theatre West. Tickets are $15 and $12 for…

Upcoming Events in Many's Cultural District

Theatre improvements

Excitement mounts as we prepare for the opening of our next production "D.K. Molar, The Devious Dentist".. but great improvements are happening before we open. With the last show being extended and performing at the…

LSHOF & NWLA History Museum April programs

Event: Fairview Elementary Archery Team Date: Friday, April 22, 2022 Time: 12:15pm-12:45pm Location: Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum 800 Front Street Natchitoches, LA 71457 Contact: (318) 357-2492 Please join us…

UPDATE: VPSO Shares Update on Suspects Allegedly Luring Kids to Vehicle

The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office released an update on the search for two males accused of attempting to lure children into their vehicle on Sunday, April 3. VPSO said that the two males have been…

VPSO and DPD Report Scam Phone Calls in Their Area

Both the Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office and DeRidder Police have shared that residents in both locations have received calls from someone claiming to be with their agency. In DeRidder they claim to be a Detective…

Newton Co Deputies Find More Stolen Items form Galveston Co.

Newton County Sheriff Robert Burby says that his deputies have now recovered a stolen trailer and a bush-hog in the same area where a stolen tractor was found, and he says the crimes, which originated…

Toddler Pulled from Black Bayou Lake, Pronounced Dead After Being Airlifted to Hospital

A young child was pulled from Black Bayou Lake Monday morning (April 4) in Caddo Parish. The toddler was later identified as Shaun Fitzgerald, 2-years-old, of Vivian. A spokesperson with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office…

Vidor Cop in Police Car Arrested in Beaumont on Assault and DWI Charges

Beaumont Police say a Vidor police officer was arrested early Monday evening after officers responded to a family disturbance call involving 62-year-old Michael Shaw. According to police, Shaw was off duty when a report came…

Louisiana Man Killed in Panola County Crash

A Friday morning crash west of Carthage left one driver dead and another injured. According to a report by the Texas Department of Public Safety, the driver of a GMC Sierra pickup was traveling westbound…

Police in Golden Triangle Investigate Discovery of Bodies

Police in Beaumont are still investigating the discovery of a body on the city’s northeast side, not far from the Neches River. Officers say the investigation into the death began on Monday morning, when the…

NWS Says Downburst Winds Caused Whitehouse Damage

The National Weather Service in Shreveport confirmed a nearly 100 mph downburst wind in the Whitehouse area Tuesday morning that caused widepread damage. If you use the EF Scale, which designates how strong tornadoes are,…

Winnsboro Man Dies in Jail Cell

The Upshur County Sheriff’s Office reports an inmate was found unresponsive in his cell and died Tuesday. Mark Wayne Stovall, 53, of Winnsboro was on medical watch at the time, according to the sheriff’s office.…

Gloster Man Dies in Crash with Downed Tree in Webster Parish

A Gloster man died early Tuesday morning when he crashed into a tree that had fallen across a Webster Parish roadway when storms passed through the ArkLaTex. State police said Gene Latin, 65, was southbound…

Boil Advisory

Please be advised that a boil advisory is in effect from Hwy 1216 S up to Hwy 171.

Obituaries for April 6, 2022

Ricky Joe Greer Funeral services for Ricky Joe Greer, 65, of Pleasant Hill, LA, will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Emmanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Jennings and Rev.…

Jasper County Arrest Reports for April 6, 2022

Over the past 24 hours, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office reports no arrests. 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 April 6, 2022

Over the past 48 hours, the San Augustine County Sheriff’s Office report 5 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 April 6, 2022

Over the last 48 hours, the Vernon 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…

Sabine Parish Arrest Reports for April 6, 2022

Over the past 48 hours, the Sabine 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…

Trombone concerts to be held April 6,10

Northwestern State University trombone students will celebrate International Trombone Week with three trombone performances. The NSU Trombone Choir will present a concert on Wednesday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. “A Day of Trombone Solos and…

One Person is Dead and Others Undergoing Treatment Following Beaumont Crash

A family from New Orleans suffered a tragic loss when their car crashed into a tree after the driver exited I-10 at 7th Street in Beaumont early Saturday morning. A woman died and 1-year-old and…

Jasper County Deputies Arrest Credit Union Employee Accused of Stealing 19K from Victim's Account

Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 24-year-old credit union employee Thursday in connection with allegations that she created a debit card linked to the victim and used it to make large transactions,…

Boil Advisory

The boil advisory issued for the area of Buffalo and S. Highland has been lifted.

Two Teens in Jail Following Threats Against C.E. Byrd High School

A 16-year-old and a 17-year-old are behind bars following two threatening social media posts. Just after 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, School Resource Officer St. Dep. Rufus Porter was alerted about a post on…

Fire destroys Natchitoches Parish home

A house in Natchitoches Parish was destroyed by fire Friday afternoon. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Natchitoches Parish sheriff's deputies and Natchitoches Parish Fire Protection District No. 7 firefighters responded to the fire in the…

Obituaries for April 4, 2022

Justin Shane Procell Funeral services for Justin Shane Procell, 34, of Noble, LA, will be held on Monday, April 4, 2022 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Keith Garvin officiating. Burial…

San Augustine County Arrest Reports for April 4, 2022

Over the past 24 hours, the San Augustine County Sheriff’s Office report 4 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 April 4, 2022

Over the last 24 hours, the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office reports no 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 April 4, 2022

Over the past 24 hours, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office reports 18 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 April 4, 2022

Over the past 24 hours, the Sabine 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…

Stolen Utility Trailer

Sabine Parish Sheriff Detectives are requesting your help in reference to a stolen utility trailer. A black 20' tandem axle Kearney trailer was taken from an address on US Highway 171 in the Noble area…

Annual LitCon to be held April 8-9 at Northwestern State

Northwestern State University will host its sixth annual LitCon April 8-9 in the Orville Hanchey Gallery and Room 206 of the Fine Arts Annex. Presentations will be from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. each day.…

Apollo March Birthdays

The Apollo Plaza Apartments Staff and Standard Enterprises, Inc. hosted the monthly birthdays celebration this afternoon at the complex. Central Sabine Fire Department , JCCBlack Ministries, Corp and Sabine Parish Sheriff Aaron Mitchell and Detectives…

D.K. Molar the Devious Dentist

In just 3 short weeks this very funny melodrama will open at the theatre in Hemphill. This is a Melodrama, so be prepared to Boo at the Villian, Cheer for the Hero and "Aaahh" at…

BOM Sponsors Hemphill High School Grad Night

BOM is a sponsor of the Hemphill High School senior class Grad Night. This event will provide an alcohol and drug-free alternative to keep the seniors safe. Pictured left to right: Samantha Allman, HHS senior…

Texas Man Arrested for Livestock Theft in Allen Parish

Thirty-three-year-old Saxon V. Beck of Muldoon, TX, was arrested Monday, March 28, 2022, in Allen Parish on a warrant for theft of livestock that was issued following an investigation by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture…