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Authorities investigate swatting incident in Leesville
LEESVILLE, La. (KPLC) - The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office (VPSO) and Louisiana State Police are investigating a swatting incident in Leesville. Around 10 a.m., the Leesville Police Department transferred a call to VPSO about a disturbance, according to deputies. The caller blocked their phone number before calling Leesville police.
NPSO: 3 arrested in case of Steven Burkett of Marthaville found in private pond after 2-year search
NATCHITOCHES PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested three in connection to the 2022 disappearance of Steven Burkett of Marthaville. NPSO announced the arrests via Facebook Friday afternoon. An NPSO spokesman said a female and two males were arrested: Shelly Floranne, Randall Obannon, 53, and John...
Alexandria rabbi enjoys her new role at temple where her family has strong legacy
Rabbi Judy Caplan Ginsburgh is enjoying her role as the new spiritual leader of Congregation Gemiluth Chassodim in Alexandria. And she hopes she can be the rabbi here for a long, long time. This Jewish temple is one of the oldest in Louisiana. Her family has a long legacy here. A legacy that...
Pineville Rotary Club Pins New President
Pineville Rotarians swore in a new president this morning during their weekly meeting at First United Methodist Church in Pineville. It was time to take care of business this morning at the Pineville Rotary Club meeting. There was the installation of new officers Justin Lemmons and Shawn Gordan. And the...
Newton County Constables Office attends active shooter ALERRT training at Deweyville High School
DEWEYVILLE, Texas — Newton County Precinct 4 Constables Office is attending a two day exercise in order to stay prepared for the unthinkable. On Saturday and Sunday morning Newton County Precinct 4 Constables Office will be packed into the hallways of Deweyville High School as a part of Active Shooter ALERRT training.
Louisiana fugitive arrested in Lock Haven
Lock Haven, Pa. — Police arrested a Louisiana fugitive in Clinton County. Christopher James Kelley, 32, was stopped by police for a traffic violation on the 200 block of Woodward Ave, in Lock Haven. Kelley was found to have an outstanding warrant for a drug offense out of the Jefferson Parrish Sheriff's Office in Louisiana, according to a release from the Woodward Township Police Department. Kelley was taken into custody, charged for being a fugitive from justice, according to the release from Woodward Township Police Department. He is currently at the Clinton County Correctional Facility awaiting extradition to Louisiana.
Jim Beam column: Calcasieu voters face changes
Calcasieu Parish legislators through the years have succeeded in keeping all of the parish in the same congressional district. However, it has been split almost in half between the 3rd and 4th Congressional Districts for the Nov. 5 congressional election. Act 5 of the first special legislative session of 2022 kept Calcasieu whole, but it failed to […]
Kirbyville Wildcats ready to play with new head coach Seth Hubbard in 2024
KIRBYVILLE, Texas — Making our way back into District 10-3A D1, we make a stop North of Beaumont in Kirbyville, Texas where the Wildcats enter 2024 under former Daingerfield Offensive Coordinator Seth Hubbard. Last season the Wildcats fought hard and won a share of the district title in 2023.
Jeff Davis Parish hosts back-to-school movie night and supply drive
JENNINGS, La. (KPLC) - Students return to school in just a few short weeks so it is time for families to get prepared. In Jeff Davis Parish, families gathered at the multipurpose building in Jennings for the second annual back-to-school movie night and supply drive. Organizer Towona King with the...
McNeese Football holds day three of camp with local talent expected to shine this season
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Day three of training camp is in the books, it was a practice filled with explosive plays on offense and defense, and two players that possess that breakout ability are Jamaal Levi and TreVonte’ Citizen, local talent from Lake Charles who coach Gary Goff said bring a lot to this team.
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