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One arrested after robbery at East Texas bank
TIMPSON, Texas (KETK) – One person was arrested after a robbery at Austin Bank in Timpson on Tuesday morning. According to DPS, troopers arrived at the scene within two minutes and encountered the suspect. Authorities said the subject was threatening citizens inside and outside of the bank with a pellet revolver. The person was taken […]
Sheriff's Department Reports on Theft Investigation
Sheriff Kevin Windham reports that an 18-foot dual axle United brand cargo trailer containing lineman equipment was removed from the 2500 block of County Road 2571 in Shelbyville. Approximately 500 gallons of diesel was also siphoned from vehicles and equipment on the property. The cargo trailer is white in color...
Annette Addo-Yobo crowned Miss Texas 2024, first Ghanaian to win title
Annette Addo-Yobo of North Texas has been crowned Miss Texas 2024. The beauty pageant commenced Saturday night at the Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts in Richardson. Here's what we know about the new Miss Texas. People are also reading:71-year-old might not have won Miss Texas USA, but she...
Most Hispanic, Asian and Black residents moved to Texas last year
AUSTIN, Texas: The Lone Star State has had more new Hispanic, Asian and Black residents joining the state's population in 2023. Population estimates released this week by the U.S. Census Bureau stated that Houston added the most Hispanic residents among U.S. metro areas and Dallas the most Asian and Black residents.
Man reported missing has been found
SHREVEPORT, La. - A man reported missing Monday night has been found and is safe, Shreveport police said Tuesday morning. Randy McGlynn was reported missing after he had not been seen since June 20. There was a concern for his welfare since he suffers from medical conditions. ORIGINAL STORY:. SHREVEPORT,...
160 grams of meth recovered after chase through East Texas hay field
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — Two were arrested on Monday following a car chase and seizure of 160 grams of methamphetamine, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said. Authorities said they received a FLOCK camera read of a stolen vehicle coming into Franklin County from Winnsboro. The FLOCK system is a camera than can detect a […]
New medical marijuana clinic is opening in Beaumont
BEAUMONT, Texas — A Houston-based medical marijuana clinic has come to Beaumont and they are already seeing patients online. Texas Medical Marijuana Doctors issues medical marijuana cards, for a variety of issues, and it's important to note, the clinic is not a dispensary. The clinic is for those who...
Poteet VFW members attend 104th Texas VFW State Convention
Many gathered together in Dallas for the 104th Texas VFW State Convention in June. Among those attending from VFW Post 6970 in Poteet were John E. Shipley, Commander; Herman Hood, Senior Vice Commander; John Pat Clark, Service Officer and Jim Koutny, Historian. Members took part in meetings, elections, installation of...
Magnolian among 18 drawn for Arkansas elk hunt permits
JASPER – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission drew the names of 18 Arkansans on the stage of the Buffalo River Elk Festival on Saturday, June 29, 2024 to participate in this fall’s annual public land elk hunts. More than 6,600 applicants applied for elk permits online during...
Bossier Police Looking for Suspect in Vehicle Theft
The Bossier City Police (Property Crimes Division) needs the Public’s assistance in identifying an individual. On 06/04/2024, an unknown black male entered a vehicle without consent at a residence in Bossier City and stole items. If anyone knows the identity of the individual or any information on the case please contact Crime Stoppers or the Bossier City Police Department.
Cell phones now banned in Louisiana schools, NPSB announce changes
NATCHITOCHES, La. - Natchitoches Parish School Board is announcing some changes to its student handbook after Gov. Landry signed into law a bill that bans cell phone use in schools. SB207 states that any cell phone or additional communication devices must be powered off and put away for the entire...
Louisiana man pleads guilty after intending to sell fentanyl to individual at Coast casino
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - A New Orleans man pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl. Yancy Johnson, 45, pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court in Gulfport. According to court documents, in 2023, an investigation was initiated into a possible drug trafficking organization operating in Louisiana...
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