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WEATHER UPDATE: Tornado watch through 2 am
A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Southwest Louisiana until 2 a.m. Monday morning. “We are not expecting this being on the same level or magnitude of weather we saw a few weeks ago,” National Weather Service Lake Charles meteorologist Donald Jones said. “Some areas could see damage, some areas could see tornadoes but […]
WEATHER AND SCHOOL UPDATES
A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2:00 MONDAY MORNING FOR JASPER AND THE SURROUNDING COUNTIES. Newton Independent School District has announced that it's schedule for Monday will be running two hours late due to the forecast of severe weather. Staff should report at 9:30 am and classes will begin...
DeSoto resident involved in wreck that claimed Vernon woman’s life
VERNON PARISH, La. (KSLA) — A DeSoto Parish resident suffered minor injuries in a wreck that claimed the life of a Vernon Parish woman. Killed in the crash about 10:30 a.m. Saturday (April 27) on U.S. Highway 171 at Entrance Road was 74-year-old Hui Son Lyons, of New Llano, according to Louisiana State Police (LSP).
Tornado watch for parts of East Texas until 11 p.m.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Rusk, Sabine, Nacogdoches, Shelby, Panola and San Augustine counties until 10 p.m. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Trinity county until 10:30 p.m. A Tornado Watch is in effect for Houston and Trinity counties until 11 p.m. A Tornado Watch is in effect for Cherokee, […]
TP&W recovered over $100k worth of stolen fishing equipment during Big Bass Splash
Texas Parks & Wildlife has announced that game wardens recovered over $100,000.00 worth of stolen boats, trailers, and fishing equipment during the recent Sealy Outdoors Big Bass Splash on Lake Sam Rayburn. The state agency says their Texas Game Warden Marine Theft Investigation Unit conducted a two-day operation, during which...
Truck destroyed by fire on Wednesday morning
The Newton Fire Department was busy dealing with a truck fire early Wednesday morning. According to Captain Melanie Smith, it happened at about 7:30 next to Highway 87 just north of Newton. The truck was destroyed, but fortunately there were no injuries. Captain Smith said the cause of the blaze...
VPSO searching for missing man from Leesville
LEESVILLE, La. (KALB) - Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office requested the public’s help in locating a man from Leesville. Authorities announced through a social media post on April 25 that they are attempting to verify the safety and well-being of Bobby D. Burns, 61, of Leesville. VPSO requests that...
Believers New Life Ministries & DECA to have a giveaway event on Sat, May 4th
Believers New Life Ministries in conjunction with Distributive Education Clubs of America, commonly known as DECA, will hold the 3rd Annual Community Giveaway on Saturday, May 4th, from 9:00am to 2:00pm. The event will be at the Bleakwood Community Center, which is the old Bleakwood School on Farm to Market...
Kirbyville VFD BBQ Fundraiser will be Sun, May 5th
The Kirbyville Fire Department will be selling barbecue on Sunday, May 5th. Firefighters will be set up on the parking lot of Jasper-Newton Electric Cooperative on Highway 96. All money raised will go to maintenance of vehicles, and to purchase safety equipment.
City Council agrees to provide school resource officers
By Emily Burleigh The DeRidder City Council solidified its agreement to provide school resource officers (SROs) to schools in DeRidder during a unanimous vote at the City Council meeting on Monday, April 22. The city will be reimbursed for the salary and benefits of two DPD SROs by the school board. DPD Chief of Police […]
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