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Bossier Police Seeking Identity of Strange Theft Suspect
The Bossier City Police (Property Crimes Division) needs the Public’s assistance in identifying an individual. On 05-06-24, An unknown male came to 2151 Airline Dr. Bossier City, La. 71111 and committed a Theft. If anyone knows the identity of this person or any information on the case, please contact Crime Stoppers or the Bossier City Police Department.
Poisonous hammerhead worms rising in Texas. When chopped in two, they double
The poisonous hammerhead worm is on the rise in Houston as Hurricane Beryl and extensive rainfall brings flooding to the region. The invasive species thrives in hot tropical climates, and as conditions bring damp, humid weather to the region, experts expect the insect to emerge in full force. Aside from the frightening thoughts of...
Texas Police Department Missing Thousands of Items, Including Guns and Drugs
If most people take something from work and decide to keep it, it's usually something like a pen or office paper, maybe some post-it notes. Stealing from within a police department? That's a different category of work theft. According to CBS News in Dallas, DeSoto Police have discovered they have...
Louisiana Flood Threat Elevated – ‘Next Level’ Rains Likely
This is not the news that rain-weary residents of Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Crowley, Eunice, and Opelousas wanted to hear. The Weather Prediction Center has once again placed the rainfall "bullseye" squarely on Louisiana and southwestern Louisiana in particular for strong storms with torrential downpours between now and early Friday morning.
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Louisiana Stores to Close
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Monroe, Port Allen, and the Greater New Orleans area might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
Louisiana reclassifies drugs used in abortions as controlled dangerous substances
Louisiana lawmakers have added two drugs commonly used in pregnancy and reproductive health care to the state’s list of controlled dangerous substances, a move that has alarmed doctors in the state. Mifepristone and misoprostol have many clinical uses and one use approved by the FDA is to take the...
Confirmed: West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in South Louisiana
As we are in the middle of summer, residents of south Louisiana are being urged to take precautions against West Nile Virus following recent tests that detected the virus in mosquitoes in Iberia Parish. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has issued a warning about the increased risk of mosquito-borne illnesses in Acadiana.
Flood watch in effect through 7 a.m. Thursday
A flood watch is in effect for Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana through 7 a.m. Thursday. Rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches with localized heavier amounts are possible, according to the National Weather Service. Today The area will see showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11 a.m., mainly between 11 a.m. and 1 […] The post Flood watch in effect through 7 a.m. Thursday appeared first on Orange Leader.
Louisiana physician convicted of illegal opioid distribution
Adrian Talbot, MD, a physician in Slidell, La., was convicted of conspiring to distribute more than 1.8 million Schedule II controlled substances and defrauding healthcare programs of more than $5.4 million. Dr. Talbot owned and operated Medex Clinical Consultants, a medical clinic that accepted cash payments from individuals seeking prescriptions...
Here's who qualified for Nov. 5 elections in Caddo and Bossier Parishes
Incumbents and new candidates qualified for some Nov. 5 mayoral, aldermen and chief of police races in Caddo and Bossier parishes. Here's who qualified for elections in Caddo and Bossier parishes. ...
2024-25 Mulerider Club kickoff August 13
The Southern Arkansas University Department of Athletics has announced that it has partnered with Farmers Bank & Trust for the ninth-annual Mulerider Club Kickoff event. The event will take place inside the W.T. Watson Center on Tuesday, August 13 beginning at 6 p.m. The annual event, which is sponsored by...
Sign-ups for ‘Food for Seniors’ begins today
Re-certification and/or first-time sign-ups for the “Food for Seniors” program, sponsored by the Claiborne Parish Police Jury – Office of Community Services, will begin Wednesday, July 24 through Friday, July 26. This is a commodity box program. To qualify you must be 60 years of age or...
Domestic abuse charges filed against Castor man
A Castor man is currently facing serious domestic abuse charges as the result of a weekend incident at a Minden apartment complex. Bruce Dandre Rushing, 30, has been booked for domestic abuse battery with strangulation and domestic abuse battery with child endangerment, Minden Chief of Police Jared McIver said. According...
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