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Person of interest in recent murder in Beaumont now in custody
The U.S. Marshals Service has arrested a person of interest in a Beaumont teen's homicide on unrelated charges after capturing him in Alabama. Police say the Marshals Service arrested Melvin Jerome Watson, 63, in Bay…
Read article →Jeff Landry called for a crime-focused special legislative session
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry on Thursday officially called for a highly anticipated crime-focused special legislative session that could overhaul the state's current criminal justice system, reversing hard-fought and historic reforms that happened under Landry's Democratic…
Read article →Sabine Parish Arrest Reports for February 8, 2024
Over the past 24 hours, the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office reports 3 arrest(s). 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 February 8, 2024
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…
Read article →Obituaries for February 8, 2024
Final arrangements for Jacqueline Kay Salter Blackmon include a viewing from 9:00 to 11:00 AM on February 8, 2024, at Warren Meadows Funeral Home in Many, LA. A chapel service, officiated by Br. Wayne Chance,…
Read article →Converse Juvenile Killed in Sabine Parish Crash
Sabine Parish — On February 7, 2024, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a two-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 191 near the Union Springs community. The crash claimed the life…
Read article →Corrigan ISD Arrest
CORRIGAN — At the request of the Corrigan Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Texas Rangers assisted in the arrest of a Corrigan ISD teacher — following an investigation that began on Jan.…
Read article →Ore City man killed in 2-vehicle wreck Monday
UPSHUR COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - A two-vehicle wreck on Feb. 5 injured several people and took the life of an Ore City man. According to East Mountain Chief of Police Stephen Rathbun, on Monday at…
Read article →Beaumont PD searching for three in connection to murder of a 17-year-old
Beaumont Police say they are searching for three people in connection to a recent murder of a 17-year-old. The killing occurred late Friday night in South Park where police found Louis Mitchell, Jr. shot to…
Read article →Tyler woman taken into custody after allegedly pulling rifle on roommate
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - On Wednesday afternoon, Tyler police were called to a situation between two roommates. The two people share an apartment in the 500 block of Houston Street, according to Tyler PD PIO…
Read article →County Road 317 closed between County Road 474 and Highway 96
The Tri-Community Fire Department says there is a road closure on County Road 317 between County Road 474 and Highway 96. The fire department says work crews on Wednesday were removing old drainage culverts and…
Read article →Sabine Parish Arrest Reports for February 7, 2024
Over the past 24 hours, the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office reports 5 arrest(s). 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 February 7, 2024
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…
Read article →Obituaries for February 7, 2024
Wayne Ray Lawson, Sr., 75, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, February 4, 2024. Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 7, 2024, from 12:00 PM until the time of service at 2:00…
Read article →Identities released of victims in fatal Hardin County crash
We’ve learned the identities of the four victims in a Friday evening crash in Hardin County involving two motorcycles and a car. It happened on Farm to Market Road 327 between Silsbee and Kountze. According…
Read article →One shot in a Silsbee shootout, three in custody
Silsbee Police say one was hit by gunfire in a Monday evening shootout in Silsbee. Now, the shooters and the boy who was shot are all in custody. Cops say it happened at about 6:30…
Read article →Two very critically injured in a Tuesday morning crash between Jasper and Kirbyville
The Texas Department of Public Safety says four people were injured – two very critically – in a Tuesday morning accident between Jasper and Kirbyville. DPS Sergeant Shana Clark says emergency crews responded at about…
Read article →Shreveport woman accused of throwing glasses in restaurant
SHREVEPORT, La. -- A woman reportedly caused a disturbance at a Shreveport restaurant, including throwing glasses at a staff member, is in jail, Shreveport police said Tuesday in a news release. Todriaun Clark, 28, was…
Read article →NSU nursing students to hold toy drive for Shriner's Hospitals patients
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Student nursing students are holding a toy drive to benefit patients at Shriner’s Hospitals for Children. The drive will take place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, March 11 in the…
Read article →Belview Road between Pelt Lane and Kimberly Drive is currently closed to thru traffic
The closure is due to a broken water line. Authorities are not sure if the route will be open before school buses begin to make their morning routes. Residents are advised not to drive around…
Read article →Potential increase in human trafficking
Authorities are warning about the potential for an increase in human trafficking during the Mardi Gras holiday. According to Louisiana State Police, human traffickers tend to intensify their illicit activities during the festive season. Troopers…
Read article →Volunteers gave a ballpark in DeRidder a much-needed makeover today ahead of this year's baseball season.
Cleco Power employees transformed the West Park Baseball Complex as part of the company's "Done in a Day" community service program. The volunteers hung new field netting, replaced boards on bleachers, poured and repaired concrete…
Read article →Sabine Parish Arrest Reports for February 6, 2024
Over the past 24 hours, the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office reports 3 arrest(s). 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 →Obituaries for February 6, 2024
Edward Calcote, 82, of DeRidder, LA passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 6 from 10am-12pm at Chaddick Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Tuesday, February 6 at 12pm at Chaddick…
Read article →7-year-old dies in wreck on Hwy 64 West in Tyler
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A child was killed and another injured in a wreck on Sunday night in Tyler. According to Texas DPS, Sharya L. Snow, 18, of Tyler was driving a 2018 Kia Forte,…
Read article →1 arrested after allegedly shooting at other car in Woodville road-rage incident
W OODVILLE, Texas (KTRE) - The Tyler County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest following what they say was a road-rage shooting in the Woodville area. The incident occurred on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at around 7…
Read article →Murchison man killed in single-vehicle crash in Henderson County
HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - A Murchison man died after crashing his motorcycle Monday morning. According to a report by the Texas Department of Public Safety, George Perez, 41, was driving a 2000 Suzuki motorcycle…
Read article →Jasper police find missing man after receiving tip
J ASPER, Texas (KTRE) - Police were searching for a 27-year-old who went missing after being dropped off for a shift at Walmart. On Monday, he was seen at a restaurant and put in contact…
Read article →Gunshots heard near Newton High School late Saturday night
Newton Police Chief Will Jackson says officers investigated a report of gunshots being heard very late Saturday night in the area of Newton High School. Chief Jackson said spent shell casings were found on Highway…
Read article →18-wheeler driver killed in I-20 accident
SHREVEPORT, La. - A big rig driver from Texas died early Monday morning in a crash on Interstate 20 that blocked traffic for hours. The Caddo Coroner's Office identified the victim as Raymond Lofland Jr.,…
Read article →Bunkie man arrested for attempted murder, arson
AVOYELLES PARISH, La. (KALB) - A Bunkie man has been arrested for setting fire to a house with someone inside, according to the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFM). Jeffery Dixon, 46, was booked into the…
Read article →Sabine Parish Arrest Reports for February 5, 2024
Over the past 24 hours, the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office reports 6 arrest(s). 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 February 5, 2024
Over the last 24 hours, the Vernon Parish 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 →Obituaries for February 5, 2024
Memorial services for Peggy Jo Bullock Smith, 90, of Leesville, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, February 5, 2024 in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Visitation will be Monday, February 5,…
Read article →UPDATE: NPSO arrests suspect in Campti hit-and-run investigation
CAMPTI, La. (KALB) - UPDATE: Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office said deputies have arrested a man from Fairview Alpha that is believed to have been involved in the hit-and-run in Campti on Friday, February 2. Authorities…
Read article →Patrick Mahomes Sr. accused of driving while intoxicated in Tyler
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ father has been arrested for alleged drunken driving. Former Major League Baseball pitcher Patrick Mahomes Sr., 53, is the father of the Chiefs quarterback. He was arrested…
Read article →2 killed in wrong-way accident on I-49 identified
SHREVEPORT, La. - Two people who were killed early Saturday morning in a wrong way crash on Interstate 49 have been identified. The Caddo Parish Coroner's Office identified the victims as Paul W. Hawkins, 45,…
Read article →Man dies in single vehicle auto accident south of Kirbyville
A Kirbyville man is dead following a single vehicle auto accident that occurred shortly after 3:00 on Saturday afternoon about 1 mile south of Kirbyville. Following the crash, troopers with the Texas Department of Public…
Read article →Officer-involved shooting leaves suspect dead, officers uninjured
A man is dead after fleeing from police and engaging officers with a firearm. Beaumont Police responded to what was reported as a case of aggravated family violence involving a gun call in the 3800…
Read article →Three people dead and a driver jailed following tragic accident in nearby Hardin County
A man charged with driving drunk and causing a multiple fatality crash is jailed in Hardin County after the DPS says he collided with two Harley Davidson motorcycles. Officers with the Texas Department of Public…
Read article →Buc-ee's galore: Here are all the locations opening this year
(Gray News) – If it seems like new Buc-ee’s are popping up everywhere, you’re not wrong. While most of the travel centers are still in Texas, many locations opened in 2023 in various states. And…
Read article →Public town hall and open forum discussion on Wednesday
There will be a public town hall and open forum discussion on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, from 9 AM - Noon at East Leesville Elementary in Leesville. The meeting is to review and discuss expansion…
Read article →Jeff Landry aims to send Louisiana's National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border to support Texas
Governor Jeff Landry said after Sunday's Operation Lone Star briefing that he aims to send Louisiana's National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border to support Texas, according to Landry's team. Landry joined 13 other governors…
Read article →2017 missing person found
In 2017, The Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office reached out to the public asking for assistance in locating Felisha Scroggins, 24, and her 3-year-old-daughter, Natalie. Family members of Scroggins said that she also goes under the…
Read article →Sabine Parish Arrest Reports for February 2, 2024
Over the past 24 hours, the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office reports 4 arrest(s). 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 February 2, 2024
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…
Read article →Obituaries for February 2, 2024
Visitation for Mr. Joe Richard Smith will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, located at 316 W. Columbia Street in San Augustine, Texas. Funeral services…
Read article →Jasper Police investigating the discovery of a body
Jasper Police are investigating the discovery of a body near the Walmart Store on West Gibson Street. Officers were called to the location shortly after 3:00 on Thursday afternoon, when it was reported that the…
Read article →Jasper High School student arrested after attacking parent during a meeting
A Jasper High School student had to be subdued and then arrested after he attacked one of his parents during a meeting at the school on Thursday afternoon. Jasper ISD Superintendent John Seybold said school…
Read article →Teenage girl escaped injury despite hitting a culvert and a tree
A teenage girl was lucky to escape injury in a Wednesday evening crash in south Jasper County. It happened shortly before 7:00 on Highway 62 near County Road 812 in Buna. DPS Sergeant Shana Clark…
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