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WEATHER UPDATE: Another bout of severe weather awaits SW La.
Another bout of severe weather and heavy rainfall awaits Southwest Louisiana today. National Weather Service Lake Charles meteorologist Donald Jones said multiple rounds of rain will roll through the area through Friday night, possibly Saturday morning. “The good news is I think we’re going to get all of the activity out of here by Saturday […]
Ville Platte man arrested, charged with 7 counts of attempted murder, other charges
Kearrious Marquez McCoy, 24 of Ville Platte, is charged with multiple counts of attempted murder, among many other charges, in connection with an incident involving a shooting in Rapides Parish and a multi-parish chase, authorities said.
Leesville Council looking to curb park vandalism
By Emily Burleigh The Leesville City Council is asking residents to help curve vandalism in Myrtle Park, 1103 King’s Rd. At the City Council meeting on Monday, Councilmember-at-large Phillip Hunt expressed aggravation at ongoing vandalism in Leesville parks, specifically Myrtle Park — a park that features a basketball court, frisbee golf course, pickleball courts, playground equipment […]
BREAKING: Power outages force school closures
Following Monday afternoon’s weather event, power outages are currently impacting Calcasieu and Vernon parishes schools in various parts of the parish. “At this time, there is not an estimated restoration time for these campuses,” CPSB spokesperson Holly Holland said. Due to this, all CPSB schools and facilities will be closed Tuesday. An update will be […]
New photography exhibit opens Saturday at Leesville art gallery
By Emily Burleigh An opening reception for a new photography exhibit, “The Thing About Trains” will be held at GALLERY ONE EIIIEVEN at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 18. The exhibit is about trains, and those that ride and operate them. It features over 60 photographs of steam trains and locomotives shot by the family […]
WANTED: Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Department searches for Adron Perry Chandler
RAPIDES PARISH, La. (WNTZ) – Sheriff’s Detectives are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a suspect for domestic battery and sex offender failure to renew registration second offense. Adron Perry Chandler is a 46-year-old white male with brown hair. He is 5’8” tall and 155 pounds....
Rosepine teacher named Exemplary Educator
Nichole Williams of Rosepine High School has been recognized as an Exemplary Educator by the Louisiana Department of Education. The Louisiana Exemplary Educator Recognition Program was created to acknowledge, honor and spotlight exceptional early-to mid-career teachers, teacher specialists, assistant principals, and principals who exemplify Louisiana’s education profession. Williams teaches math at RHS. Pictured are Curriculum Supervisor Leigh […]
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