2022.

Pedestrian Killed in Rapides Parish Crash

Rapides Parish – On October 25, 2022, shortly before 5:00 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a fatal crash on Louisiana Highway 28 West near Stovall Road. This crash killed 58-year-old David W.…

Obituaries for October 25, 2022

Earl Preston Rains, due to family emergency the funeral has been postponed until further notice.

Vernon Parish Arrest Reports for October 25, 2022

Robert Glenn Legg Jr. Arrested on charges of operating while intoxicated (4th offence). Arrested by VPSO, in jail. Alayah Boneigh Thomas Arrested on charges of poss of marijuana, poss of sch 1, operating a vehicle…

Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report for October 25, 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…

Obituaries for October 25, 2022

Funeral services for Billie Mae Colwell, 99, of Broaddus, Texas, will be Friday, Oct 28, 2022, at 2:00pm at First Baptist Church, Broaddus, Texas. Visitation will be Friday, Oct 28, 2022, 1:00pm-2:00pm at First Baptist…

One of two wanted men in Sabine County has been captured

On October 13th, the Sabine County Sheriff's Department asked the public for assistance in locating two wanted men. On Monday, the department announced that one of those men has been captured. According to Sheriff Tom…

Hallsville man accused of passing illegally in fatal crash

HARRISON COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - A Hallsville man has been arrested following a fatal two-vehicle crash near Marshall. On Oct. 15 at about 8:15 p.m., Raymond DeSantos, 22, of Hallsville was traveling westbound on US…

Habitual burn ban violator in Newton County issued a citation

Burkeville Fire Chief Charles Duckworth says a habitual burn ban violator in Newton County has been issued a citation after they were discovered burning late Monday morning, despite being warned multiple times. It happened shortly…

SWEPCO reports on power outage

SHREVEPORT, La. - Storms late Monday and early Tuesday across the ArkLaTex brought some much needed rainfall to the area, but also caused some problems. Thousands were left without power when trees and strong winds…

Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report for October 24, 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…

Office of TRIO Student Support Services receives grant to increase awareness of program

NATCHITOCHES – The Office of TRIO Student Support Services at Northwestern State University has received a $500 First-Generation College Celebration grant from the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) and the Center for First-Generation Student…

Phil Kidd Scenic Studio to be dedicated Oct. 29

NATCHITOCHES –The dedication of the Phil Kidd Scenic Studio will be held on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. on the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium Stage and area leading to the studio. The…

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Northwestern Marching Band host the annual Classic on the Cane Marching Contest

NATCHITOCHES – The Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band will host the annual Classic on the Cane Marching Contest on Saturday, Oct. 29 at Turpin Stadium. Competition begins at 9 a.m. The Spirit of Northwestern Marching…

Combs Lands Bassmaster Opens Win, Classic Berth On Home Fishery At Sam Rayburn

JASPER, Texas — There was nothing fancy about the way Keith Combs won the St. Croix Bassmaster Central Open at Sam Rayburn presented by Mossy Oak Fishing . As the saying goes, “slow and steady…

The Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development advises the public that the work to be done on Bridge #132-07-0229-1 over Toledo Bend Lake, has been postponed until further notice.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that Bridge #132-07-0229-1 on LA 1215 over Toledo Bend Lake will be closed to all traffic for repairs from 9:00 AM on Tuesday, October…

Pineville Police Department Officer Arrested for Theft and Malfeasance in Office

Rapides Parish – In July 2022, the Pineville Police Department (PPD) contacted the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations/Alexandria Field Office (LSP AFO) regarding the theft of evidence. According to PPD, an evidence envelope containing…

Leesville Man Killed in Vernon Parish Crash

Vernon Parish – On October 20, 2022, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a one-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 1146 east of U.S. 171. The crash claimed the life of…

Natchitoches Woman Killed in Natchitoches Parish Crash

Campti- On Thursday, October 20, 2022, at just before 6:00 a.m., Louisiana State Troopers assigned to Troop E began investigating a one-vehicle fatality crash on U.S. Hwy 71, just south of Cox Road. This crash…

PRESS RELEASE – OCTOBER 20, 2022

On Thursday, October 20, 2022, Sabine Parish Schools hosted a multiagency collaboration to discuss mitigation efforts and plans to combat student truancy. Superintendent Shane Wright, his Central Office staff, Judge Verity Gentry, FINS Intake Officer…

Obituaries for October 24, 2022

Peter Ellis Jacobs of DeRidder, La passed away at the age of 90 on October 13, 2022. Visitation will be at 10:30 AM until 11:30 AM on Monday, October 24th, 2022, at Myers Colonial Funeral…

Two healthcare workers shot, killed inside Methodist Dallas Hospital, suspect shot by officers

DALLAS, Texas (KLTV) - Methodist Dallas Medical Center has confirmed two healthcare workers were shot and killed near the labor and delivery area this morning. The suspect identified by police as 30-year-old Nestor Hernandez, was…

UPDATED - One flown after auto-ped crash just south of Jasper

One person was flown from the scene after being hit by a vehicle south of Jasper on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred shortly before 4:00 on Highway 96 near County Road 303. According to Texas…

Two injured when ATV stopped on highway struck by a car

Burkeville Fire Chief Charles Duckworth says the driver and passenger of an all-terrain vehicle were injured when the ATV was hit by a car. It happened shortly before Loo Sunday morning on Highway 63 in…

San Augustine & Bronson experienced a blackout for a few hours on Friday

The residents of San Augustine and Bronson were without power for a few hours on Friday. The blackout began late in the afternoon and power was restored later that night. The Deep East Texas Electric…

Deadly crash

CADDO PARISH, La. - A Red River Parish man was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in south Caddo Parish late Saturday night. The Caddo Parish Coroner's Office identified the victim as Bobby Sims, 27, of…

Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report for October 21, 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…

Obituaries for October 21, 2022

A visitation for Jimmie Nell McLemore will be held at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home (316 W. Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas) on Thursday, October 2O, from 6:oo to 8:0o p.m., and a funeral service Friday,…

Two seriously injured when a trike struck a hog in Newton County

Two people were seriously injured Thursday afternoon when the trike-motorcycle they were riding struck a hog that ran out in front of them in northeast Newton County. It happened shortly after 2:00 on Farm to…

Natchitoches Woman Killed in Natchitoches Parish Crash

Campti- On Thursday, October 20, 2022, at just before 6:00 a.m., Louisiana State Troopers assigned to Troop E began investigating a one-vehicle fatality crash on U.S. Hwy 71, just south of Cox Road. This crash…

Two sisters arrested in short time following burglary at store in Fred

Tyler County Sheriff Bryan Weatherford and his deputies wasted no time in identifying two suspects and making an arrest following a burglary that occurred late Monday evening in the small community of Fred. Weatherford said…

Nacogdoches police release name of victim killed in 3- vehicle crash

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - Nacogdoches police have released the name of a man killed in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday morning. Kenneth Walker, 61, of Timpson was pronounced dead at the scene following an incident involving…

Manhunt for felon moves from Shelby County to San Augustine County, sheriff says

SHELBY COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - The Shelby County Sheriff's Office has been working for several hours to locate a man they say has a number of felony warrants and who has evaded deputies Thursday. The…

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Vernon Parish Arrest Reports for October 20, 2022

Steven Lee Johnston Arrested on charges of bench warrant (X8). Arrested by VPSO, in jail. Zaykeese Desmond Moore. Arrested on charges of first degree rape, second degree sexual battery, Aggravated with serious injury, rubbing touching,…

Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report for October 20, 2022

Over the past 24 hours, the Sabine 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…

Obituaries for October 20, 2022

Peter Ellis Jacobs of DeRidder, La passed away at the age of 90 on October 13, 2022. Visitation will be at 10:30 AM until 11:30 AM on Monday, October 24th, 2022, at Myers Colonial Funeral…

Dutton resigns as DA for counties of Sabine, San Augustine; replacement named

SAN AUGUSTINE, Texas (KTRE) - J. Kevin Dutton submitted his resignation as district attorney for the counties of Sabine and San Augustine and his replacement, Paul A. Robbins will be sworn in next week, according…

LA State Trooper indicted in deadly 2021 auto-ped near jasper

The Jasper County Grand Jury has indicted a Louisiana State Trooper on a charge of Intoxication Manslaughter after a deadly auto-pedestrian collision near Jasper last year. It happened on the afternoon of Sunday, August 29th,…

Woman from Kountze dies in Hardin County Crash

The Texas Department of Public Safety says a woman from Kountze died in a two vehicle accident that occurred shortly before 3:oo, on Tuesday afternoon, north of Sour Lake. Officers said the crash took place…

Vernon Parish Arrest Reports for October 19, 2022

Amy Marie Slover. Arrested on charges poss of sch 2, poss of drug para. Arrested by VPSO, in jail.

Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report for October 19, 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…

Obituaries for October 19, 2022

Willie Andrew Guillory passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022 at the age of 75. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 21, 2022 from 9:00 AM until time of service at 10:30 AM at…

Man accused of killing an off-duty deputy has now been indicted

A man accused of recently striking and killing an off-duty Jefferson County Sheriff's Department deputy has now been indicted on a federal charge. Meanwhile, new information has revealed that the suspect admitted to drinking nearly…

DV Training

Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (LCADV) presented domestic violence training for law enforcement at Project Celebration, Inc. (PCI) in Many this morning. LCADV Letisha Davis was the instructor for the class. Sabine Parish Sheriff Detectives…

Man and child found dead after domestic dispute

SHREVEPORT, La. - A man and a child are now dead and a second child was hospitalized following a murder suicide in Shreveport Tuesday evening. According to authorities, a domestic dispute occurred around 8:00 p.m.…

SFA in Nac cancels Homecoming Bonfire & Fireworks due to burn ban

Officials at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches have announced that the Annual Homecoming Bonfire and Fireworks Show, which was slated for this weekend, has been cancelled. The move is due to a burn…

Whitehouse police seek help locating missing girl

WHITEHOUSE, Texas (KLTV) - The Whitehouse Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing 12-year-old white female named Macey Williams. She has blonde hair and blue eyes and is approximately 5-foot-4-inches tall,…

Boil water notice issued for some Denning Rural Water customers in San Augustine

SAN AUGUSTINE, Texas (KTRE) - Due to a break in a line, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required the Denning Rural Water System to notify customers of a boil water notice. Customers…

Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report for October 18, 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…