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DPS release the name of man killed after being hit by vehicle on I-10 in Orange County
ORANGE COUNTY, Texas — Texas Department of Public Safety has released the name of the man that was killed in an auto-pedestrian crash last Thursday. DPS says that 53-year-old Larry Baxter Jones of was struck by a 2017 Toyota Camry that was traveling east, after walking into the roadway.
Flash Flood Watch impacting Orange County issued for Thursday; see the details
Thunderstorms could again be a concern for Orange County residents and those throughout Southeast Texas. According to the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, La., another thunderstorm complex is expected to bring an increased risk for heavy rainfall and possible flooding late Wednesday night into Thursday. A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for portions […] The post Flash Flood Watch impacting Orange County issued for Thursday; see the details appeared first on Orange Leader.
Man's body found in wreckage of Jeep in Orange County on Monday
MAURICEVILLE, Texas — A man died following a recent rollover wreck in Orange County. The wreck was discovered by a resident in the 1500 block of Texla Rd in Orange County Monday morning, according to Capt. Joey Jacobs, of the Orange County Sheriff's Office. The resident investigated after hearing...
DPS seeking next of kin of fatal Orange County crash victim
Law enforcement is continuing to search for the next of kin of a man who was killed when he was struck by a car on the highway last week. A representative of the Texas Department of Public Safety said they will release the identity when it is available. No charges will be filed in the […] The post DPS seeking next of kin of fatal Orange County crash victim appeared first on Orange Leader.
Annual Orange Mound church block party looks to uplift community after mass shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - An Orange Mound church is hosting its annual Orange Mound in May block party this weekend but many are concerned about safety. This comes almost two weeks after a deadly mass shooting at an Orange Mound block party on April 20,2024, where two people were killed and multiple people were injured.
Orange Mound neighbors offer crime solutions after mass shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tuesday evening, over 100 people gathered at the Orange Mound Community Center for Mayor of Memphis Paul Young’s town hall. The Orange Mound community is mourning two lives lost and several lives changed forever after a mass shooting just ten days ago. At the town...
Passenger from 2023 fatal Vinton shooting and police chase arrested
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Authorities have arrested the female passenger who was present during a 2023 police chase that resulted in the death of the suspect and a Sulphur police officer being injured, according to Louisiana State Police Troop D. Maranda Marie Nicklaus, 44, was originally interviewed by State...
Sulphur Public Schools Receives Offers Of Help
Sulphur Public Schools is receiving offers of help following this past weekend's tornado. Officials say a tornado left the school bus fleet damaged and buildings unusable. District officials say more than 200 other districts have offered help including the Davis Public Schools, who loaned a couple of buses for a track meet. Classes in Sulphur are cancelled again today.
Flooded roads experienced across the region Monday morning with heavy thunderstorms
Residents and motorists in Orange County and Jefferson County are experiencing widespread rainfall between two to five inches of as of 6 a.m. Monday. “However, there are likely some localized spots up to six inches,” meteorologist Jeremy Michael said. “That is causing flash flooding all the across the area. We’re getting quite a few reports […] The post Flooded roads experienced across the region Monday morning with heavy thunderstorms appeared first on Orange Leader.
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 […]
'The school is old, we really need a new school' | Evadale Superintendent hopes $24M bond helps campus flood issues
EVADALE, Texas — After heavy rains, six Evadale High School classrooms are dealing with water damage and the Superintendent says that it's nothing new for them. The district says this damage really highlights the reason why they are pushing for a new school bond. "They're having to evacuate classes,...
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