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A residential fire has claimed the lives of three family members in DeRidder on Sunday.
DERIDDER, La. (KPLC) - Three people were found dead after a house fire in DeRidder early Saturday morning. The DeRidder Fire Department responded to the scene just before 2 a.m., when they encountered a single-story brick home on fire. As firefighters worked to put the fire out, they found three bodies inside.
All persons are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. According to Sheriff Mark Herford the following felony arrests were made for the week of 11/02/26 - 11/08/26. On 11/03/26 Chemanda Nelson was arrested by BPSO and charged with Simple Burglary of an Inhabited Dwelling and 2...
CALCASIEU PARISH, La. (TCN) -- A 28-year-old woman has been sentenced to life in prison for second-degree murder and cruelty to juveniles in connection with the death of her 4-year-old son and abandonment of her 1-year-old son in 2024. Law & Crime reports Aaliyah Jack was upset about a child...
DeQuincy High School has named Chloe Thompson as its 2026 Student of the Year. Thompson was selected from among her classmates based on a combination of her academic, school leadership, and community involvement qualifications. At DeQuincy High School, Thompson is the Senior Class Vice President, the FFA Club President, the...
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Football teams around the state learned where they’re headed next today when the Louisiana High School Athletic Association announced playoff pairings. Southwest Louisiana schools and their Bi-District matchups are listed here. Click on the division to see the full bracket. *Local teams bolded below*
BATON ROUGE, La. (KALB) — Louisiana personal injury attorney Gordon McKernan is giving away 600 bikes and helmets to children in eight cities this holiday season through his 14th annual Gordon Gives Bike Giveaway. Registration is open HERE. Registration deadlines and selection. Registration closes Nov. 29 for Alexandria, Lafayette,...
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A documentary screening in Lake Charles on Sunday brought attention to Louisiana’s disappearing Cajun prairies and how residents can help restore native plants in their own yards. The city hosted a screening of “Louisiana Grass Roots” at the Central School Arts & Humanities Center....
