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LSUA’s Central Louisiana Economic Dashboard for July
The following was released by LSUA’s College of Business:. The latest economic data for Central Louisiana reveals mixed trends in employment, consumer spending and housing markets. The Alexandria Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and Natchitoches Parish saw a rise in the unemployment rate in June. In June, employment in the...
LSUA’s Central Louisiana Economic Dashboard for July released
The Louisiana State University of Alexandria College of Business releases its July issue of the Central Louisiana Economic Dashboard.The latest economic data for Central Louisiana reveals mixed trends in employment, consumer spending, and housing markets. The Alexandria Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and Natchitoches Parish saw a rise in the unemployment rate in June.In June, employment in…
Stolen car, firearm recovered after crash near Natchez
NATCHEZ, La. (KALB) - Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office reported that a stolen car and a firearm were recovered near Natchez after three juveniles fled from a single-vehicle crash on Thursday, July 25. Reportedly, a deputy attempted to pull over a car on Hwy 1 near Natchez at around 11...
NPSO Corrections Deputy Arrested for Malfeasance in Office
Natchitoches, La - A short-term criminal investigation has led to the arrest of a Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Corrections Deputy according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright. Robert Lowring, 62, of Bienville Parish, a Corrections Deputy at the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center was booked into the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center...
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...
NPSO arrests 3 in connection with death of man who had been missing 2 years
NATCHITOCHES, La. – It took a little over two years to find Steven Burkett’s body after he had been reported missing. Two months later, three people are in custody. The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office has arrested John A. Mitchell, 56; Randall Obannon, 43; and Shelly Florane. Mitchell and Obannon are in the parish detention center. It's uncertain where Florane is being held.
NPSO: 3 suspects in custody in connection with disappearance of Steven Burkett
NATCHITOCHES PARISH, La. (KALB) - The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced that three people are now in custody in connection with a two-year investigation into the disappearance of Steven W. Burkett of Marthaville. NPSO said Burkett was 49 years old at the time of his disappearance. He was...
Arrests made in connection with disappearance of Steven Burkett
Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright announces that three suspects are in custody in connection with the two-year investigation into the disappearance of Steven W. Burkett of Marthaville. At the time of his disappearance, Burkett was 49-years-of-age. Sheriff Wright said detectives are currently conducting interviews, and attempting to gather additional details in the case. The Sabine Parish Sheriff's Office and Natchitoches Parish Coroner's Office is assisting. The investigation is progressing, however, to protect the integrity of the case, no further details are being released, said authorities. Those with information about the case call the NPSO Criminal Investigations Bureau at 318/357-7830. Case Agent is Detective Major Jonathon Byles. Human remains presumed to be that of Burkett were found in May 2024. The remains were transported to a lab in Baton Rouge for examination and positive identification. The investigation initially began in Feb. 2022 when a female friend of Burkett contacted the sheriff’s office reporting him missing under suspicious circumstances.
Central Avenue
The southbound lane of Central Avenue at University Parkway was shuttered Wednesday night when a large tree fell across the road blocking traffic and closing NSU’s Central Ave. gate. Natchitoches parish has experienced heavy rains over the last several days. High winds and heavy rain combined can create a perfect storm for tree-related hazards. Saturated soil makes it easier for trees to uproot and strong winds can break branches or topple entire trees.
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