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Louisiana mom gets life for abandoning sons on the side of the road before a hurricane

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...

Calcasieu Parish, LA · 3d

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Major break down blocks traffic at busy intersection

Traffic at the intersection of Highways 190 and 96 in Jasper was slowed and at times blocked on Monday when a log truck hauling a full load broke down shortly before noon. The truck's transmission not only failed but basically came apart, spilling transmission fluid all over the highway. However, the volunteers of the Jasper Fire Department, along with workers from the Texas Department of Transportation, soon cleaned up the spilled fluid, and no injuries resulted from the incident.

Jasper, TX · 3d
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Flea Fest 2026 returns to Lake Charles with over 300 vendors

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Attention bargain hunters, garage sale-goers, and flea market enthusiasts: the largest outdoor flea market, Flea Fest, is returning this weekend to Lake Charles. So, this is your chance to find those hidden treasures that you’re always on the hunt for, all under one roof. We spoke with Lisa Sonnier and Traci Mobley this morning to get the details.

Lake Charles, LA · 1d
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Two Vernon Parish teams in playoffs for first time since 2022

It’s been awhile since Vernon Parish put multiple teams in the football playoff – 2022 to be exact. But that year, both Leesville and Rosepine made a run to the quarterfinals. This year’s Leesville and Rosepine squads are poised to make another deep run in their respective divisions....

Vernon Parish, LA · 2d
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NPFL EXTENDS APPLICATION DEADLINE AND HEADS TO TOLEDO BEND IN 2027

NPFL Extends Application Deadline and Heads to Toledo Bend in 2027. WILKESVILLE, Ohio—The National Professional Fishing League will take its tournament trail to Toledo Bend Reservoir in Louisiana, June 9-11, to fill the final opening of the 2027 schedule. In addition, the deadline for applications to join the 2027 field is extended to midnight on Friday, December 11.

Many, LA · 1d

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Rosepine Elementary student named Vernon Parish Elementary Student of the Year

Quinn Turcotte of Rosepine Elementary School has been named the Vernon Parish Elementary Student of the Year. Quinn moved to Louisiana with her family in 2021 when the Army brought them to the area. She was in kindergarten at the time and remembers her first friend at Rosepine, Deborah, who helped her feel welcome at her new school.

Vernon Parish, LA · 2d

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Fort Polk hosts 49th Annual Retiree Appreciation Day

The 49th annual Retiree Appreciation Day was held Nov. 7 at Fort Polk, bringing together military retirees for a day of recognition, resources and community engagement. The event began at the In and Out Processing Center, where Brig. Gen. Matthew J. Hardman, commanding general of the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, served as guest speaker.

Fort Polk, LA · 2d