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Harrison County Sheriff's Office seeking public's help in locating wanted woman
HARRISON COUNTY, Texas — The Harrison County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating the whereabouts of a wanted woman. Shelley Dawn Hess. 48, is accused of engaging in organized criminal activity and burglary of habitation. She's described as being 5 feet 5 inches tall with brown hair and brown eyes.
Latest Announcement Is Great News For Minden Drivers
Great news this morning for drivers in the Minden area who frequent I-20. In an update from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, we learn that there will be no daytime lane closures of both directions of I-20 at LA 531 today as previously announced. Earlier this week, DOTD...
2024 study: La. ranks No. 37 in sales tax
A chart from the Louisiana Association of Tax Administrators shows that Monroe, Sterlington, West Monroe and both sides of Ouachita Parish have a total rate above 10% for each jurisdiction - including economic development districts.
Louisiana TV Anchor Cleared of Child Solicitation Allegations
Each of Louisiana's largest cities has a television station that serves that community. In larger cities such as New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Alexandria, Monroe, and Lake Charles there are multiple television outlets that serve not only the information needs of those communities but they provide a free source of entertainment as well.
GSU Opens Season on High Note, Blanks LSU-Alexandria 7-0
ALEXANDRIA, La. | Grambling State won 7-0 on the road against LSU-Alexandria on Thursday afternoon at Generals Soccer Field. The Lady Tigers victory was their first away match of the season. In her black & gold debut, Junior forward Jayla Gage scored in the 31st minute with an assist on...
Q & A with an historian scheduled
A chance to get your questions answered on local history is scheduled for Tuesday, August 20 at a Homer restaurant housed in an 116-year old Queen Anne-style house. A Gracious Plenty and owner Cynthia Steele will host historian Wesley Harris in a “Q & A” session at 5:30 p.m. Harris will answer questions, share little known facts on Claiborne Parish history, and briefly discuss some of his books.
2024 study: La. ranks No. 37 in sales tax
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Louisiana ranks No. 37 in sales tax, according to a July 2024 study by the Tax Foundation. A chart from the Louisiana Association of Tax Administrators shows that Monroe, Sterlington, West Monroe and both sides of Ouachita Parish have a total rate above 10% for each jurisdiction - including economic development districts.
Louisiana state superintendent calls for assertive discipline action in schools
Classes are set to begin soon for students in Louisiana. Before the beginning of school, Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley sent a letter calling for school system leaders to "recommit to assertive discipline action."
LPJ presents framed state title poster to RHS
The Lincoln Parish Journal presented a framed copy of the limited edition Bearcats state title poster to Ruston High School on Tuesday. Only 75 copies of the gold gilded limited edition poster were printed and LPJ co-publisher Kyle Roberts presented No. 23 (for the year 2023) to RHS principal Dan Gressett on Tuesday afternoon.
Two arrested in hunt for wanted man
The Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested two men last Friday, one wanted on warrants and a second who tried to keep him from being captured. Cody Hunter, 30, and Daniel King, 38, both of Ruston were taken into custody on August 9. Hunter was wanted on numerous warrants and King allegedly tried to keep deputies from finding Hunter.
NBC 10 News Today: Student interview
RUSTON, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On NBC 10 News Today, NBC 10’s Abby Price and Hannah Clark chatted with some students live at Ruston High School about being back in school after the summer break. For the full interview, watch the video above.
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