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Natchez man faces aggravated domestic violence, DUI charge
NATCHEZ — Russell Handjis, 44, of Natchez has been arrested and charged with aggravated domestic violence and driving under the influence. Adams County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a domestic in progress on Wednesday afternoon on South Palestine Road. When deputies arrived on the scene, they found a 2018 Chevrolet truck and a 2021 Ford […] The post Natchez man faces aggravated domestic violence, DUI charge appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
2 Louisiana Cities in Top 5 for Identity Theft Cases
SHREVEPORT, LA - It is such a hassle to deal with identity theft and can be quite expensive. If you have not been a victim, you probably know someone who has. Kim Komando reports the Federal Trade Commission report more than 400,000 cases of credit card fraud happen every year. That number keeps climbing.
USDA Grant Supports USM Research Benefitting State Agriculture Industry
A research project at The University of Southern Mississippi aiming to advance the Mississippi farming industry in sustainability and economic growth has earned a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Dr. Fan Zhang, associate professor in the School of Construction Management, and Dr. Zhe Qiang, associate professor in the...
Louisiana: If You See This Device, You’re Being Recorded
Have You Ever Wanted to Secretly Record a Conversation?. There have been times when I wish I could have recorded someone and played it back to see if I actually heard what I thought I heard. Do you know how many arguments I could have won in my past relationship?
Entire State at Risk – Louisiana Bracing for Torrential Downpours
If you spent more than a few summer days in Louisiana in the past you probably know the drill as far as our "typical" summer weather pattern is concerned. People in Lafayette, New Iberia, Lake Charles, and even Shreveport and Monroe in northern Louisiana understand "partly cloudy, hot and humid, the chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon".
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 pills to induce an abortion at […]
How the Louisiana Iris Conservation Initiative is giving back to our state
Many make the mistake of thinking that it’s too late in life to make a difference in the world, but 70-year-old Gary Salathe found his passion—and reconnected with his parents’ passion—when he began the Louisiana Iris Conservation Initiative in 2020. By working to save the famed Louisiana iris, he’s not only bringing awareness to the threatened species and preserving an important piece of regional horticulture, but also working to help protect and conserve the Louisiana wetlands.
State Representative expresses concerns about new owners of Glenwood Regional Medical Center
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE / KARD)–With the sale of Glenwood Regional Medical Center people in the area are hopeful that American Healthcare Systems will do a better job managing it. Two community leaders are hoping that the new owners of Glenwood can turn around the story of the hospital...
Buyer steps in for Louisiana hospital amid national chain's bankruptcy
Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe may soon be under new ownership after its parent company, the bankrupt Steward Health, received a bid for the hospital this week as it tries offload around 30 hospitals across the country. American Healthcare System, a California-based company formed in 2021, offered $500,000...
City of West Monroe receives grant from Louisiana Economic Development
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The State of Louisiana has recently named the City of West Monroe as one of 10 recipients of a new grant that will support improvement projects and promote further growth in certified Louisiana Development Ready Communities (LDRC). West Monroe will receive $10,000 for improvements to several City of West Monroe […]
West Monroe PD to host checkpoints on July 26th and August 2nd
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD)– From July 26, 2024, to August 2, 2024, the West Monroe Police Department is planning Sobriety and Occupant Protection Checkpoints from 6:00 pm to midnight on a public roadway in the city limits of West Monroe. According to officials, there will also be multiple occupant protection checkpoints throughout the week during […]
Reports of vehicle pursuit in Pineville
PINEVILLE, La. (KALB) - News Channel 5 has confirmed with the Pineville Police Department that there was a vehicle pursuit in Pineville on Thursday morning. PPD said that the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office is the lead agency in this chase, and that PPD did provide assistance. Witnesses said that...
DA announces dispositions in theft cases
District Attorney Billy Joe Harrington announced the dispositions in three felony theft cases. Matthew Robinson, 20 of Natchitoches, violated the terms of his probation. In 2022, Robinson originally pleaded guilty to theft. The theft related to an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. He was sentenced to felony probation, with several terms and conditions in which he must adhere. In April 2024, a probation revocation hearing was held due to Robinson accused of violating the terms of his probation. Judge Sylvester ruled Robinson was in violation and ordered him to serve the original sentence of 10 years of incarceration at hard labor.
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