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Louisiana State Police say a grandfather and his 15-year-old, and 17-year-old granddaughters were killed in a crash. Kadience Northcutt, Jolie Northcutt and their grandfather 66-year-old Billy Ray Meshell died Wednesday afternoon. Investigators say Meshell crashed into a logging truck in front of him that had slowed down to make a...

SABINE PARISH, La. (KALB) - A man and two teenagers from Zwolle were killed in a two-vehicle wreck that happened on U.S. Highway 171 south of Zwolle on May 24. Louisiana State Police said around 3:45 p.m. Billy Meshell, 66, was traveling north on U.S. HWY 171 with two passengers, a 15-year-old and a 17-year-old. A log truck in front of them slowed down to make a right turn and, according to LSP, Meshell failed to slow down and rear-ended the truck.

SABINE PARISH, La. (KSLA) - A Peterbilt slowed to turn and a GMC truck crashed into the back of it causing the death of three. On May 24, at approximately 3:45 p.m., Louisiana State Police troopers began to investigate a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 171, south of Zwolle, Louisiana, that claimed the lives of three people.

ZWOLLE, La. - Three people are dead following a two-vehicle crash in Sabine Parish on Wednesday. State police said the crash claimed the lives of Billy Meshell, 66, a 17-year-old and a 15-year-old, all of Zwolle. Sandy McAnulty started a GoFundMe for the victims, identifying the juveniles as her grandchildren,...

Driver and Two Unrestrained Teens in Louisiana Die in Crash with Log Truck on US 171. Sabine Parish – The driver and two unrestrained teens died in a Louisiana crash involving a log truck on US 171. Louisiana State Police (LSP) stated on May 24, 2023, that at approximately...

The Alexandria Historical & Genealogical Library hosted a book signing by long time area educator and historian Scott Debose, Saturday, May 20. The book is a history of Sabine Parish’s Fort Jessup, built in 1822 on what was then the western frontier of the United States. The original area of the fort is now the Fort Jessup State Historic Site.

Tactical Narcotics Team in Louisiana Arrests Two Suspects After Reportedly Locating Methamphetamine and Fentanyl During a Traffic Stop. Sabine Parish, Louisiana – A Tactical Narcotics Team in Louisiana arrested two suspects after they reportedly found methamphetamine and fentanyl during a traffic stop. On May 22, 2023, the Sabine Parish...

On May 24, 2023, at approximately 3:45 p.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop E began investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash on U.S. Hwy 171 south of Zwolle. This crash claimed the lives of 66-year-old Billy Meshell, a 17-year-old juvenile, and a 15-year-old juvenile of Zwolle. The initial investigation revealed...

ZWOLLE, La. - Toledo Bend is known as a destination for some of the best fishing in the country. And when families visit the popular lake this summer, they will have a new attraction to check out. It is the Toledo Bend Family Adventure Park in Zwolle. This weekend, the...

The Sabine Parish Chamber of Commerce and Sabine County Chamber of Commerce are partnering to host a three-day patriotic event on Toledo Bend Lake June 30-July 2. This fun-filled weekend will include a poker run, patriotic boat parade, car shows, live concerts featuring Louisiana artists such as the LaCour Trio, and more.

Beginning in July, the Northwest Louisiana Human Services District will celebrate its 10th anniversary of helping people fight and overcome addictions and disabilities. Executive Director Douglas Efferson said, “We’re proud of the 10-year anniversary.”. They provide core services as defined by the state to assist the uninsured and...

ZWOLLE, La. – A weekend wedding in Sabine Parish turned violent when an argument turned into a stabbing and sent the groom’s parents to the hospital, Sabine Parish sheriff's Chief Deputy Brad Walker said. The father was stabbed in the leg and was flown to Ochsner LSU Health...