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Local law enforcement worked extra hard over this record-breaking Fourth of July
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) - According to AAA, 71 million people were expected to travel this Fourth of July weekend. This is a record-breaking number, and officials say this could be the new trend for other major holidays. This is something they say you should be prepared for. “The summer...
Leaked List of Walgreens Closures Includes Stores in Louisiana, Texas
There have been growing concerns in recent months about mass closures of various chains across Louisiana, Texas, and the rest of the country. From restaurants to grocery stores and in between, there have been a lot of closures that have hit close to home. As we've pointed out before, we've...
Louisiana GOP officials criticize New Orleans’ stance on open carry law
(The Center Square) – The New Orleans Police Department designated its district station in the French Quarter as a school this week to work around the state’s open-carry law with a gun-free zone and state officials are blasting the move. The new law, signed by Gov. Jeff Landry...
'Now is the time to prepare' | Beryl expected to bring flooding and gusty winds to Arkansas
ARKANSAS, USA — As Tropical Storm Beryl makes its way to the Gulf of Mexico and heavy rain chances increase in Arkansas, Angie Springs with the American Red Cross said it's best to start preparing now. "Now is the time to prepare," she said. "Make sure that you have...
LSU 5-star CB target DJ Pickett has a “Final 3” ahead of decision
With a decision date set for July, three teams are battling for 5-star+ cornerback DJ Pickett. Here's what he said about each program. The post LSU 5-star CB target DJ Pickett has a “Final 3” ahead of decision appeared first on On3.
NFL Players from West Monroe HS (West Monroe, LA)
Here’s an up-to-date list of all NFL Players from West Monroe High School in West Monroe, LA. The list includes only those players who have played in an NFL game. Barkevious Mingo OLB CLE,NWE,IND,SEA,HOU,CHI 2013 2020. Paul Turner WR PHI 2016 2016. Bradie James LB DAL,HOU 2003 2012. Shawn...
Ruston resident killed in single-vehicle crash
On Sunday, July 07, 2024, shortly after 5:00 a.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop F began investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash on LA 33 near Pylant Road. The crash claimed the life of 20-year-old Owen Robinson of Ruston. The initial investigation revealed that a 2016 Ford F-150, driven by...
Louisiana State Police investigating East Carroll Parish homicide involving three teens
LAKE PROVIDENCE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On Sunday, July 7, 2024, around 2 AM, Louisiana State Police/CID/Detectives-Monroe Field Office (LSP MFO) were requested by the East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office (ECPSO) to investigate a homicide that occurred near Charles D Jones Boulevard. The investigation revealed that 19-year-old Earineca Brown had been shot and later died at […]
Names drawn of those subject to serve on July 22nd Petit Jury
The Jackson Parish Clerk of Court Office has announced that names have been drawn as persons subject to service as Petit Jurors for the session of Petit Court of the 2nd Judicial District Court in Jonesboro beginning at 9:30 am on Monday, July 22, 2024. Individuals listed should receive an...
UPDATE: Beryl weakening, but its rainbands will linger
The first hurricane of the season, Hurricane Beryl, made landfall at 4 a.m Monday morning near Matagorda, Texas, with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph. “Now that it’s moving inland, it’s beginning to weaken,” said Donald Jones, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Lake Charles office. “Winds are now down to 75 mph. It […]
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