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You Won’t Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
Texas angler Rodrigo Rodriguez caught his largest shark yet after reeling in a massive hammerhead shark while fishing in Port Aransas in June. Rodriguez, a Houston resident, said the shark measured over 13 feet long. Rodriguez said he has caught a couple of other big sharks that are closer to...
NSU will introduce Genovese Tuesday
Northwestern State University will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 23 ,to introduce James. T. Genovese as the university’s 21st president. The event will be in the Sylvan Friedman Student Union Ballroom. All in the community are invited. Genovese, who has served as an associate justice on the Louisiana Supreme Court, was named the university’s president July 18 and will assume office in August. Tuesday’s program will include recognition of local and regional elected officials, figures from Genovese’s personal life, special presentations to the newly elected president and comments from Genovese.
Bossier Crime Stoppers Seeking Three Theft Suspects
The Bossier City Police (Property Crimes Division) needs the Public’s assistance in identifying three individuals. On 06/22/2024, two unknown black females and an unknown black male who appears to be dressed as a female entered a store located in Bossier City and stole items from the store. If anyone knows the identity of the three individuals or any information on the case please contact Crime Stoppers or the Bossier City Police Department.
Campti Hometown Hero 2024 Honorees
Campti’s Hometown Hero Awards celebrates individuals who embody the spirit of philanthropy. These individuals have shown a remarkable commitment in both their personal and professional lives to improving the community while continuing to preserve and promote the history of Campti and creating a better home for everyone in the future through the work they do today. The Hometown Awards are scheduled to take place on Thursday, Sept. 19.
Taser stops shoplifter running from police
Ruston Police arrested a man last Wednesday after a report of a shoplifter fleeing a Ruston store. Dontrell Williams, 34, of Avondale, La., was arrested about 10 p.m. July 10 on Arizona Avenue. Police received a report that a man wearing an orange shirt and khaki pants had shoplifted a...
Natchez man killed in Natchitoches Parish crash
Natchez Man Killed in Natchitoches Parish Crash NATCHEZ — Chadwick J. Nelson II of Natchez died in a one-vehicle crash in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, at approximately 12:30p.m on Sunday. Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to the crash on Louisiana Highway 484. The initial investigation revealed that a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Nelson, was […] The post Natchez man killed in Natchitoches Parish crash appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
4 indicted on murder charges; another charged with rape
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — A Caddo grand jury recently indicted five people, including four on charges of second-degree murder. The panel formally charged 27-year-old Michael Keith McKnight with two counts of second-degree murder and 37-year-old Lederrick Dewayne Gant, of Shreveport, 40-year-old Shemika Draper Johnson and 44-year-old Keelon Bernard Nelson with one count each of second-degree murder.
Arkansas Tri-Region Coalition awarded $100M from EPA
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Tri-Region Coalition has been selected by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a $99,999,999 Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) award. The grant will be used for its “Energy and Environment Innovation for the Natural State” proposal, which will fund projects across the state,...
Arkansas Storm Team Forecast: Rainy weather starts today and will carry through the week
There is a chance of rain today. It will be low this morning, but picking up during the day. Thanks to cloud cover and the chance of rain, it will stay out of the 90s for the sixth straight day in Little Rock. It’s a 50% chance of rain today....
Camden Police searching for two suspects involved in deadly shooting
CAMDEN, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) — On Sunday, July 21, 2024, at 12:42 AM, Camden police responded to a shooting in the Carver Courts area. When officers arrived they discovered Jontavion Higgs lying on the road. Higgs was taken to the Ouachita County Medical Center where he died from his injuries. During the investigation, witnesses identified Dorrian […]
Harry Patrinos Named Head of Department of Education Reform
Harry A. Patrinos, an internationally recognized expert in K-12 education policy, has been named as the next head of the Department of Education Reform and 21st Century Endowed Chair in Education Policy. "Harry is one of the top scholars of education reform in the world, having produced seminal studies of...
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