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The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Louisiana. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has provided an update for motorists in Webster Parish. Starting Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 12:00 PM, the LA-531 bridge just south of the intersection with LA 532 in Dubberly will be closed for urgent repairs. The bridge undergoing construction spans an unnamed waterway, immediately south of LA 532.This closure is deemed necessary following assessments of the bridge's structure. As it stands, the exact date for reopening the bridge remains uncertain; however, the DOTD will circulate further updates as soon as more information becomes available.In light of the total road closure, all vehicles will be rerouted, with detour signage clearly placed to guide the flow of traffic. The DOTD has made clear that the commencement of the repair work is dependent on favorable weather conditions.Security measures have been put in place to protect the welfare of the community. The DOTD emphasizes the importance of driving cautiously in the vicinity of the construction site and asks the public to be mindful of the presence of work crews and their equipment.Residents in the area, and those who travel on foot or by bike, are advised to remain vigilant when near the active construction zone. For the latest updates and travel advisories, the public can call 511, visit the 511la.org website, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app. Interstate travelers seeking information can reach the DOTD at 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Other resources include the LA DOTD website at www.dotd.la.gov, the MyDOTD selection, and the DOTD’s social media pages on Facebook and Twitter.

Things began to shake, rattle and roll around Sibley, Louisiana and the Lake Bistineau area Tuesday morning between 7:30 am and 8:00. Reports Of Earthquake Tuesday Morning Started Popping Up On Social Media. As a member of the Lake Bistineau News group on Facebook, I immediately began to see the...

MINDEN, La. -- The City of Minden is embracing its furry residents with open arms as it announces the first Pet Mayor Election. Minden invites all pet owners to nominate their beloved companions for a chance to become the esteemed "pet mayor" for the upcoming term. Starting on Saturday, pet...

MINDEN, La. (WVUE) - You can find interesting stories when you visit a town’s museum, such as the ups and downs of its history, its famous residents, and an understanding of why the town is there. Dave McNamara answers those questions as he visits the Webster Parish town of...

Industrial manufacturer Fibrebond Corporation announced a $50 million expansion and enhancement of its production facility in Webster Parish, which supports data center, telecommunications, industrial and utility projects across the United States. The expansion will enable Fibrebond to retain more than 450 existing jobs in the Northwest Region. Louisiana Economic Development...

We were watering plants at the Alabama Kinnebrew park last weekend when two of our local young men rode up on their bicycles and asked if they could help. DeVante and Ty are in the fifth and third grade respectively at Homer Elementary School and always seem to show up when there is something going on at the park. Ah, the freedom of being young with a bicycle to set off and explore! When asked why they were there, they replied that they like to help do things in town. Then and there I officially named them members of ‘Junior Main Street’, the group that Main Street Homer’s Executive Director Amri Douglas has formed at Homer High School. When told of their new membership status they asked, “what do we have to do?” I told them that they were already doing it, that is caring about and volunteering in their community. That’s all we must do to keep our community going, care about it and do something to keep it going and make it better. Just like we must provide upkeep to our automobiles, houses, and ourselves, we must do the same for our community. Our town is our heart and apathy is its cardiovascular disease.

Nestled in the northwestern corner of Louisiana lies the quaint and charming city of Minden. Despite its modest size, this town holds a wealth of history dating back to its inception in the early 19th century. From its humble beginnings as a trading post to its pivotal role in various historical events, Minden's story is one of resilience, community, and growth.

Beginning the week of April 15 Entergy will have a helicopter with a large saw attached to it that will be used to trim their main transmission line in Webster and Claiborne Parishes. According to Director of Webster Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Brian Williams, they will...

MINDEN, La. - The Scottish Tartan Festival will be held Saturday at Miller Quarters in Minden. Scottish culture and heritage will be celebrated through living history exhibits, Scottish cattle herding, demonstration of the Highland games, Gaelic language seminar and bagpipe music. There will be a dog show competition, a children's...

MINDEN, La. (KSLA) - According to Minden Mayor Nick Cox, two power outages are scheduled for Tuesday, April 2. The outages are taking place so repairs can be made to a switch at the Sheppard Street substation. Officials say the damage happened in July 2023, with temporary fixes in place until now.

MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On March 25, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor announced that approximately 118 employees of two North Louisiana home healthcare providers received a total of $140,653 for back wages and liquidated damages. The U.S. Department of Labor identified the two home healthcare providers as Twin City Home Care Services of Monroe, La. and Divine Services LLC of Minden, La.

MINDEN, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The U.S. Department of Labor announced Tuesday that employees of two North Louisiana home healthcare providers received more than $140,000 for back wages and liquidated damages. The U.S. Department of Labor identified the two home healthcare providers as Twin City Home Care Services of Monroe,...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A career public servant in Bienville Parish recently retired after a lifetime of work. Family and friends gathered Friday night at a restaurant off Youree Drive in Shreveport to congratulate Don Smith, who retired on Tuesday after serving two decades as the Bienville Parish coroner.

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The U.S. Department of Labor says they recovered more than $140k in back wages and damages for 118 home healthcare employees who were employed by two North Louisiana companies, one of which is in Monroe. Investigators with the USDL’s Wage and Hour Division say Twin City...

In a significant stride towards enhancing digital connectivity, ribbon-cutting ceremonies were held in Dixie Inn and Minden on the morning of March 22, heralding a partnership between the state of Louisiana and AT&T* to introduce a cutting-edge fiber network to homes, businesses, and farms across parts of thirteen Louisiana parishes. The ambitious $22 million project, subject to a final contract between the state and AT&T, underscores AT&T’s extensive experience in fiber-optic deployment across the state.

Daniel W. Newell, District Attorney for the Second Judicial District in and for the Parish of Bienville, makes the following announcement relative to disposition of cases in Bienville Parish on the dates indicated:. 01/10/24. Cobb, Douglas Lane of Athens, LA—Pled guilty to Possession of Schedule II CDS-Methamphetamine. He was sentenced...

The Claiborne Parish School Board recently approved a resolution to ask voters to consider a proposal for a special tax of 9 mills on all property subject to taxation within the district. The election is scheduled for April 27, 2024, with early voting beginning on April 13 through the April 20.

The Town of Gibsland and other officials celebrated the opening of the Sparta Street “Blue Goose” bridge with a ribbon cutting. Hosted by the Arcadia Bienville Parish Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, March 19, Mayor Jeannie Richardson said she was glad the agreement between the town and the railroad company came to fruition.

The Arcadia Town Council agreed to amend water and sewer rate increases set to begin in May. In Tuesday’s town council meeting, Mayor O’Landis Millican explained that the increases were needed in order to apply for grants to redo the town’s failing water infrastructure. “In December, we...