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Judge sets trial date for case against Randall Smith, indicted for murdering JSU student
(This story was updated to add new information.) A man accused of murdering a Jackson State University student nearly two years ago is expected to stand trial next month, after four trial dates were rescheduled. ...
Ferriday man sentenced to life in prison for rape of 11-year-old
VIDALIA, La. — A Ferriday man who reportedly raped and impregnated an 11-year-old girl pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life imprisonment this week in Concordia Parish Seventh Judicial District Court. Derrick Frazier, 39, of Ferriday, changed his plea from not guilty to guilty of first-degree rape just before the jury had been selected for […] The post Ferriday man sentenced to life in prison for rape of 11-year-old appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Jonesville fire claims life of man, toddler
JONESVILLE, La. – The death of a man and toddler in a house fire earlier this week has prompted State Fire Marshal Chief Bryan J. Adams to remind Louisiana families about the importance of having a practiced home escape plan. Around 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, the Sandy Lake Fire Department responded to a […] The post Jonesville fire claims life of man, toddler appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Ark-La-Miss Most Wanted: Suspects wanted out of Ouachita Parish and missing Monroe man
OUACHITA PARISH (KARD/KTVE)–In this week’s Ark-La-Miss Most Wanted, our Chelsea Monae takes a look at two suspects wanted out of Ouachita Parish and a Monroe man who’s been missing for several days. The Monroe Police Department needs your help finding Ricky Knotts. He’s wanted for Rape and Kidnapping. Knotts allegedly held the victim captive for […]
‘No One Gives a Rat’s A–’: Family Reacts As Homicide Charges Dropped Against Louisiana Trooper Seen on Video Dragging Black Motorist, Pressing His Face Into Asphalt
Prosecutors last week dropped a negligent homicide charge against a Louisiana State Police trooper, one of the most serious counts remaining against several officers originally […] ‘No One Gives a Rat’s A–’: Family Reacts As Homicide Charges Dropped Against Louisiana Trooper Seen on Video Dragging Black Motorist, Pressing His Face Into Asphalt
Second suspect identified in Ouachita Parish shooting
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD)– On September 28, 2024, at approximately 7:15 pm, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting on Lincoln Road in Monroe, La. According to deputies, when they arrived at the scene and made contact with the patrol deputies who advised a Gray Audi vehicle was stationed at the gas pumps when […]