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Sabine Parish Arrest Reports for January 31, 2022
Over the past 24 hours, the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office reports 8 arrests. All persons accused of a crime are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Any questions about today’s arrest report should be…
Read article →Jan Coburn Retires
Today we are celebrating one of the legacies of what makes Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office great as we honor the service of one of our dispatchers in her retirement. Jan Potter Coburn was born July…
Read article →LSP and Office of Juvenile Justice Investigating Firearm Incident with Juvenile Escapee
Following the discovery of a firearm in a holding cell at the Acadiana Center for Youth in St. Martinville, investigators with Louisiana State Police, the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office, and the Louisiana Office of…
Read article →One Person Injured When Car Crashes Front Wall of a Local Home
Police and other emergency crews were dispatched to the 700 block of College Street, across from the Jasper Junior High School, shortly before 8:00 on Thursday evening, when it was reported that a vehicle had…
Read article →Cookville Man Dies When 18-Wheeler Goes off US 271 Near Mt. Pleasant, Rolls Over
A Cookville man died in a one-vehicle wreck involving an 18-wheeler that occurred on U.S. Highway 271 near Mt. Pleasant Wednesday afternoon. According to a press release, Texas Department of Public Safety troopers responded to…
Read article →Jury Convicts Hemphill Man of Murder as Search Continues for No-Show Defendant
A Sabine County jury found a Hemphill man guilty of murder Thursday afternoon as law enforcement continues to search for Matthew Edgar after he failed to show up at the third day of his trial.…
Read article →Alexandria’s OMV Temporarily Closing Due to COVID-19
Alexandria’s Office of Motor Vehicles location is being temporarily closed due to COVID-19 precautions. The office said it will reopen Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Customers who have appointments scheduled during the closure must reschedule online…
Read article →Ferriday Police Department Has Been Deactivated
The Ferriday Police Department said it has been deactivated until further notice due to budget reasons. The department shared on Facebook that they “just received orders per the State auditors that until a budget is…
Read article →Police Jury Discusses Beauregard Jail Construction at Special Meeting
A special Beauregard Parish Police Jury meeting was held Thursday, and the main topic of discussion revolved around construction on the parish’s jail. Built in the 1980′s, parish administrator Bryan McReynolds tells us hurricane damage…
Read article →Obituaries for January 28, 2022
Roger Cryer Roger Cryer, 60, of Tomball, Texas, entered into rest December 10, 2021. Roger requested a celebration of life be held in his honor as opposed to traditional funeral services. His family requests all…
Read article →Vernon Parish Arrest Reports for January 28, 2022
Over the last 24 hours, the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office reports 7 arrests. All persons accused of a crime are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Any questions about today’s arrest report should be…
Read article →San Augustine County Arrest Reports for January 28, 2022
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…
Read article →Jasper County Arrest Reports for January 28, 2022
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…
Read article →Sabine Parish Arrest Reports for January 28, 2022
Over the past 24 hours, the Sabine 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…
Read article →Youth Mental Health First Aid
The Sabine Prevention Alliance and the City of Many hosted a Youth Mental Health First Aid training class at Many City Hall today. Members of the Sabine Prevention Alliance, Sabine Parish School Board, Department of…
Read article →Apollo Apt Birthdays
The Apollo Plaza Apartment Staff hosted a community birthday party at the complex this afternoon. Apartment Staff provided cake, popcorn and goodie bags for the kids. They also provided basketball goals and a dart game.…
Read article →Kavanagh Drug Arrest
A search warrant was executed late last night at a home in the Pirates Cove area of Toledo Bend Lake in southwest Sabine Parish. The Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Tactical Narcotics Team had been investigating the…
Read article →Adam Philley named director of Cane River Singers
Adam Philley has been named director of the Cane River Singers, a local choir which includes Northwestern State University students and faculty along with Natchitoches area residents. The choir is in its third year. The…
Read article →Cellist Madeline Kabat to Present Recital, Master Class Feb. 6
Cellist Madeline Kabat will present a recital at Northwestern State University on Sunday, Feb. 6 at 1 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. University COVID protocols will be…
Read article →Three Arrested in Vernon Parish for Air Conditioner Theft
The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Department in Leesville has announced the arrest of three people accused of trying to steal air conditioners in broad daylight. According to Sheriff Sam Craft and Detective Rhonda Jordan, it began…
Read article →Vidor PD Officer, Formerly With Newton Co SO, Has Died in his Home
A former Newton County Sheriff’s Department deputy, who most recently worked for the Vidor Police Department, has died. Vidor Police Chief Rod Carroll announced Wednesday that Officer Chris Berry was found deceased in his home…
Read article →Carbon Monoxide From Generator Possible Cause of Death of Bowie County Teen
On Tuesday, two teenagers in Bowie County were found unresponsive inside a home. After receiving a 911 call, Texas DPS troopers and Bowie County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the home on Twilight Circle in Texarkana.…
Read article →Man Sought in Fatal Shooting of Houston-Area Deputy Arrested
Authorities say a 51-year-old man who had been on the run after being accused of fatally shooting a Houston-area deputy during a traffic stop this past weekend has been arrested in Mexico. Houston police said…
Read article →EPA Acts on Environmental Justice in 3 Gulf Coast States
The Environmental Protection Agency announced a series of enforcement actions Wednesday to address air pollution, unsafe drinking water and other problems afflicting minority communities in three Gulf Coast states, following a “Journey to Justice” tour…
Read article →Mobile Sports Betting to go Live in Louisiana on Friday
The wait nearly is over for Louisiana sports bettors eager to place wagers from their mobile devices. The Louisiana Gaming Control Board announced Wednesday (Jan. 26) that some of the state-licensed sites and apps will…
Read article →Six Injured in Explosion at Westlake Chemical
An explosion at Westlake Chemical’s south plant Wednesday morning was felt throughout the area and caused a plume of smoke that stretched across the sky. Plant officials say an empty Ethylene Dichloride tank exploded around…
Read article →Obituaries for January 27, 2022
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Read article →Vernon Parish Arrest Reports for January 27, 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…
Read article →San Augustine County Arrest Reports for January 27, 2022
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…
Read article →Jasper County Arrest Reports for January 27, 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…
Read article →Sabine County Arrest Reports for January 27, 2022
Over the past 24 hours, the Sabine County Sheriff’s Office reports 1 arrests. All persons accused of a crime are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Any questions about today’s arrest report should be…
Read article →Sabine Parish Arrest Reports for January 27, 2022
Over the past 24 hours, the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office reports 12 arrests. All persons accused of a crime are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Any questions about today’s arrest report should be…
Read article →Exchange Student from Italy Enjoying Opportunity to Live and Learn in the South
Elisa Silicato found the perfect opportunity to explore her long-time interest in southern life and culture this spring as an exchange student at Northwestern State University. Silicato is a graduate student at the University of…
Read article →Painting Class to be Offered Feb. 10, 24
Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on Feb. 10 and 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South…
Read article →NSU's Greek Centennial Celebration Back on the Calendar for April 8-9
Plans are continuing for Northwestern State University’s Greek Centennial Celebration that has been postponed twice due to COVID. The weekend of reunions and other events will take place April 8-9 and will be held in…
Read article →Jury Selection Begins Monday in Mansfield Murder Trial
Jury selection begins Monday in the trial of a Mansfield man accused of shooting a motel desk clerk multiple times during an armed robbery. Terry Dewayne Powell, 20, is charged with second-degree murder in the…
Read article →Applications are Open for 2022 Louisiana Sheriff’s Association Scholarship Program
Rapides Parish Sheriff Mark Wood has announced the opening of the application process for the 2022 Louisiana Sheriff’s Association Scholarship Program. Program chair and St. Charles Sheriff Greg Champagne said, “this Scholarship Program is a…
Read article →Inmates Moved out of Beauregard Jail While Facility Under Construction
Inmates are being transported out of the Beauregard Parish Jail while the facility is under construction. Inmate housing during construction will be discussed at a special meeting of the Beauregard Police Jury Thursday. Agenda items:…
Read article →Testimony Underway in the Matthew Edgar Murder Trial
A jury has been seated and testimony has begun in the Matthew Hoy Edgar murder trial in Sabine County. The 24-year-old is accused of the October 31st, 2020 murder of 19-year-old Livye Lewis, who prosecutors…
Read article →JCSO Warns Scammers Again Claiming to be Deputies
Jasper County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Scotty Duncan issued a warning to the public on Tuesday that an old familiar scam has popped back up again. Duncan said area residents are reporting that they’re receiving…
Read article →Man Charged with Murder After 2 Found Shot in Longview Neighborhood
The Longview Police Department has charged a man with murder after an incident on Monday night. Police are investigating a shooting in the 2200 block of South Twelfth Street. At 11:23 p.m. on Monday, officers…
Read article →Obituaries for January 26, 2022
Marshall A. Estes A funeral service honoring the life of Marshall will be held at Blue Ridge Methodist Church on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. David Hill and Bro. Toby Shaw…
Read article →Jasper County Arrest Reports for January 26, 2022
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…
Read article →Vernon Parish Arrest Reports for January 26, 2022
Over the last 24 hours, the Vernon 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…
Read article →San Augustine County Arrest Reports for January 26, 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…
Read article →Sabine Parish Arrest Reports for January 26, 2022
Over the past 24 hours, the Sabine 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…
Read article →NSU, LTCC renew credit transfer agreement
Northwestern State University and Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College in Minden renewed a memorandum of understanding that provides seamless credit transfers for students who complete courses at NLTCC and wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree…
Read article →Former Shreveport Controller Alleges 'Financial Improprieties' by City Officials
A nine-year city of Shreveport employee is alleging age and racial discrimination after he was terminated for a variety of issues. The man calls himself a whistleblower and says he brought to the attention of…
Read article →Notary Class to Begin Feb. 8
Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education will offer a Notary Public Exam Prep Course starting Tuesday, Feb. 8. Class time is 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday until May…
Read article →Spring Graduate Career Fair to be held at NSU Feb. 16
Northwestern State University will hold its Spring Graduate Career Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 16 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Friedman Student Union Ballroom. Students attending must dress professionally and bring a resume…
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