2025.

Delivery driver charged with sexually assaulting woman after delivering groceries in Beaumont

A delivery driver has been arrested for sexually assaulting a woman in Beaumont after delivering groceries to her house. Beaumont Police say it happened Tuesday morning at a residence on North Street. Aaron Middleton, 28,…

Deputies say Buna man stole a gun from his parents and sold it to a pawn shop

Jasper County deputies have arrested a Buna man after they say he stole a gun from his parents and then sold it to a pawn shop. According to the report, 27-year-old Brett Matthew Jolly has…

Sabine Parish Arrest Reports for May 28, 2025

Over the past 24 hours, the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office reports 1 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…

Obituaries for May 28, 2025

Visitation for Mr. Tracy Alan Pike will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, located at 316 W. Columbia Street in San Augustine, Texas. Funeral services…

1 dead, 1 arrested in Alto crash

ALTO, Texas (KTRE) - An Alto man is accused of driving intoxicated in a crash that killed an Austin woman. According to the Alto Police Department, around 10:55 p.m. on Sunday, Samuel Lee Schlemmer, 21,…

DeRidder student competes in 2025 National Spelling Bee

WASHINGTON (KPLC) - A Southwest Louisiana student competed today at the National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. James Granger, 12, goes to Pinewood Elementary School in DeRidder. He was one of the kids put to…

Piano class for beginners to be taught June 10

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education will present Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People on Tuesday, June 10 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The class will be taught…

Man found dead inside parked vehicle on U.S. 90, Jeff Davis Sheriff’s Office says

JEFF DAVIS PARISH, La. (KPLC) - A man was found dead today inside a parked vehicle in Jeff Davis Parish, according to authorities. Around 8 this morning, patrol deputies with the Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s…

One injured in Beaumont shooting, suspect still at-large

Beaumont Police say a person was shot in the north end of that city early Monday evening. It happened at about 5:40 in the 4600 block of Carnegie Avenue, two blocks south of East Lucas…

Power sill out to many homes in North Newton County

As of Tuesday evening a large number of home in the north end of Newton County were still without power as crews from the Jasper-Newton Electric Cooperative and the Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative worked…

Storm sent a dead tree onto power lines

Severe thunderstorms that rolled across the area early Tuesday morning knocked down a dead tree across power lines and knocked out power near the Erin Community. Oliver Blount, who lives on Farm to Market Road…

Sabine Parish Arrest Reports for May 26-27, 2025

5/26/25 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…

Obituaries for May 27, 2025

Visitation for Mr. Tracy Alan Pike will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, located at 316 W. Columbia Street in San Augustine, Texas. Funeral services…

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Church in Newton County burglarized early Monday morning

Newton County Sheriff Colton Havard says a church in the Bleakwood Community was burglarized early Monday morning. The crime occurred at Vision Outreach Church, located on County Road 3073, and security cameras captured images of…

Two Separate Crashes in Concordia Parish and Natchitoches Parish Leave Two Dead

Concordia Parish – On May 25, 2025, at approximately 6:45 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a fatal crash on U.S. Highway 84 west of Louisiana Highway 3180. This crash claimed the life…

Buna man arrested after shooting at his grandmother

Jasper County deputies arrested a man after he allegedly shot at his grandmother as they were arguing. The report said it happened at about 11:30 Saturday morning in a house on County Road 746 near…

Beaumont EMS ambulance crash injured two paramedics

A Beaumont EMS ambulance rolled onto its side in a late Monday morning crash and left two paramedics with non-life threatening injuries. It happened shortly after 11:00 at the intersection of Fannett Road at Sarah…

UPDATE - Brookeland woman reported missing has made contact with family

UPDATE - Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard said late Monday morning that the woman made contact with her father and she told him that she is fine. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Department says a Brookeland…

Woman arrested after a drunken disturbance at Rayburn Country Club

Jasper County deputies had to wrestle a woman into custody following a drunken disturbance at Rayburn Country Club on Sunday night. According to the report, 60-year-old Brookeland resident Robyn Goyette was extremely intoxicated and screaming…

Pickup truck comes close to falling into Lake Sam Rayburn

There was a close call for someone on Sunday evening and at last word police were still trying to find out who that person was. Firemen and other emergency crews were dispatched to a location,…

Brookeland Lady Cats Contain the Leakey Eagles to Advance to State Championship!

The Brookeland Lady Cats on Saturday had one goal…. to soar over the Lady Eagles…. to stop the Leak(ey)…. to complete the prowl to State. Okay enough of the puns. Bottom line is, they were…

Two people injured in auto accident west of Kirbyville

Police, fire and other emergency crews were dispatched to a location on Farm to Market Road 82, west of Kirbyville shortly before 10:00 on Sunday morning, when it was reported that a single vehicle accident…

Fire heavily damaged a home in Brookeland

Lake Rayburn firefighters battled a fire that heavily damaged a home in Brookeland on Friday afternoon. It happened at the Cary Rogers residence on County Road 366, just east of Highway 96. Fire Chief Brett…

One person dies following crash in Beaumont

Beaumont Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the 800 block of IH 10 eastbound. Authorities received a call at 8:40 a.m. on Sunday morning reporting a single-vehicle wreck with the vehicle on…

Sabine Parish Arrest Reports for May 23, 2025

Over the past 24 hours, the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office reports 1 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…

Obituaries for May 23, 2025

A memorial service for Anthony Hugh Brown, 49, will be held Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 307 Hammond Street, Zwolle, Louisiana. An inurnment will follow at St. Joseph…

State agency now investigating injuries to Woodville Middle School students

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is now investigating a situation that occurred on Monday and left numerous Woodville Middle School 6th grade boys with severe burns on their hands. It happened when…

Pineville police investigating hit and run involving pedestrian on Hwy 28 East

PINEVILLE, La. (KALB) - A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on Highway 28 East in Pineville around 9:09 p.m. on May 21, according to the Pineville Police Department. PPD said when officers arrived at…

Nacogdoches County deputies looking for man accused of sexual assault of a child

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - Authorities are asking for your help finding a man wanted for sexual assault of a child. Nacogdoches sheriff’s deputies say Jacob Kessler, 40, has active warrants and is wanted on multiple…

DPS has stepped-up traffic enforcement through the Memorial Day weekend

Texas Department of Public Safety State Troopers were out in force on Wednesday conducting stepped-up traffic enforcement in both Jasper and Newton Counties. DPS Sergeant Shana Clark says it’s the department’s Memorial Day weekend program.…

Vidor man with more than 34k child porn images is going to federal prison

A Vidor man who was found in possession of more than 34,000 child pornography images is going to federal prison. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Easter District of Texas has announced that 54-year-old David…

Allegiant launches direct flights from Shreveport to Nashville

SHREVEPORT, La. - Allegiant Air has launched new nonstop service between Shreveport Regional Airport and Nashville International Airport. The low-cost carrier will operate flights on the new route up to twice weekly. Some one-way tickets…

NOAA predicts above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season

Forecasters within NOAA’s National Weather Service predict above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin this year. NOAA’s outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which goes from June 1 to November 30, predicts a 30%…

AMBER Alert issued for 15-year-old Houston girl

HOUSTON, Texas (KLTV) - An AMBER Alert has been issued for a teenager from Houston. The missing girl is Sharolen Roque, 15. She is a white female with black hair and brown eyes. She is…

Jasper church burglarized

Jasper Police are investigating the burglary of a church. The crime was discovered on Monday at Mount Olive Baptist Church on North Main Street. According to the report, only documents were taken. The case has…

Sabine Parish Arrest Reports for May 21, 2025

Over the past 24 hours, the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office reports 1 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…

Vernon Parish Arrest Reports for May 21, 2025

Over the last 24 hours, the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office reports 1 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…

Obituaries for May 21, 2025

A Celebration of Life service for Mr. Michael A. Burch will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Trinity Baptist Church, located at 310 FM 83 East in Broaddus, Texas. Pastor Don…

Multiple Woodville school students suffered burns after coach made them crawl on a hot track

The Tyler County Booster is reporting that more than 40 Woodville Middle School students suffered burns and blisters on their hands after a coach allegedly made them do a “bear crawl” on a hot running…

Suspect arrested following Line Avenue road rage incident involving gun

SHREVEPORT, La. - Police have arrested a man following a road rage incident that occurred just after 7:30 p.m. Monday in the 6100 block of Line Avenue in Shreveport. Investigators say Henry Bond, 51, was…

Attempted traffic stop leads to police chase in Crockett

CROCKETT, Texas (KTRE) - Crockett police arrested a man after a traffic stop led to a car chase through the city. According to the Crockett Police Department, on Monday officers attempted to stop a vehicle…

Sabine Parish Arrest Reports for May 20, 2025

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…

Obituaries for May 20, 2025

Myrtle Lee Jarrell Weeks, 84 years old, of DeRidder, LA, went to her heavenly home on May 16, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held in the chapel of Myers Colonial Funeral Home on Tuesday,…

Brookeland baseball and softball playoff schedule

Both the Brookeland Lady Cats softball team and the Wildcats baseball team are still alive in the UIL playoffs. The softball team is heading to the State Semi-Final where they will play Leakey after they…

No injuries reported following two vehicle crash on Highway 63 west of Jasper

Miraculously, no one was injured when two vehicles collided on Monday afternoon, not far from the front gate of the Tennessee Gas Pump Station on Highway 63, West of Jasper. The volunteers of the Angelina…

Man injured in shooting at Corrigan apartments

CORRIGAN, Texas (KTRE) - Corrigan police are asking the public to send in information on a suspect involved in a shooting on Sunday. Officers were called to Corrigan Square Apartments in the 100 block of…

Man arrested after exposing himself to the public and a police officer

Jasper Police arrested a man late Friday afternoon after they said he exposed himself to the public and then to a police officer. It happened on the parking lot of Jasper Family Dentistry at 329…

Unconscious 2-year-old brought to Lufkin hospital for THC overdose

LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - A Lufkin woman has been arrested after a 2-year-old boy was brought to a hospital and tested positive for THC. The child was brought to CHI Hospital in Lufkin on April…

1 dead in officer-involved shooting in downtown Shreveport

SHREVEPORT, La. -- A man is dead after being shot by police following an attempted carjacking in downtown Shreveport Sunday afternoon, police said. It happened just before 2 p.m. in the area of Crockett, Marshall…