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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 […]
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).
Elton Mayor Kesia Lemoine recalled
ELTON, La. (KPLC) - Following months of controversy Elton Mayor Kesia Lemoine has been recalled. The Town of Elton voted 205-197 Saturday in favor of the recall. After an Elton property owner reached out, KPLC launched an investigation that revealed possible voting irregularities in the election of Lemoine. Results are...
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...
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 […]
New Llano man indicted for first-degree rape of a juvenile
LEESVILLE, La. (KPLC) - A Grand Jury has indicted a New Llano man after a 2023 arrest in which he was accused of molesting a juvenile, according to the Office of District Attorney for the 30th Judicial District. On August 2, 2023, James Karlson, was arrested on the following charges:
Some SWLA voters to head to the polls Saturday
(KPLC) - Some Southwest Louisiana voters will have the chance to head out to the polls to vote on several measures for the municipal general election scheduled for Saturday, April 27. Polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Driver’s license,. Louisiana Special ID,. LA Wallet digital...
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