Samantha Williams, 39, of Angie, was arrested Tuesday on two counts of Filing or Maintaining False Public Records following an investigation by the Louisiana State Police (LSP). The investigation, referred by the Bogalusa Police Department (BPD) in June 2023, revealed that Williams had submitted multiple false complaints, claiming she was a victim of various crimes. […] The post False Crime Reports Lead to Arrest of Bogalusa City Employee appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.

WHEREAS, Washington Parish is under a State of Emergency due to Tropical Storm Francine. WHEREAS, Washington Parish Government, due to the impact and the possibility of tornados, impassable roadways from flooding, downed trees and power lines, is enacting this emergency curfew order under Proclamation Number 09-2024-01 for all of Washington Parish, banning people from being […] The post EMERGENCY CURFEW ORDER TROPICAL STORM FRANCINE appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.

Dear BCS Family, After consulting with local and state officials and due to the approaching severe weather and the significant threat of damaging winds, tornadoes, large hail, and flash flooding, all Bogalusa City Schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, September 11, and Thursday, September 12. Friday Tutoring will resume next week, and all […] The post Bogalusa City Schools Announcement appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.

The Bogalusa Branch Library is set to observe Constitution Week from September 17-23. The library will showcase information about the history and significance of the U.S. Constitution. One of the activities planned is the Preamble Scavenger Hunt. Participants who complete the hunt will be entered into a drawing for prizes sponsored by the Bogalusa chapter […] The post Bogalusa Library Prepares for Constitution Week Celebrations appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.

Louisiana State Police Troop L is investigating a two-vehicle crash that resulted in a fatality on LA Hwy 25 near Cypress Road on the evening of September 5. The collision occurred shortly after 8:30 p.m. and claimed the life of 51-year-old Teresa Brown-Garcia of Jayess, Mississippi. According to the preliminary investigation, Brown-Garcia was driving a […] The post Unrestrained Driver Killed in Washington Parish Crash appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.

On Thursday, August 29, The Bogalusa City Finance Committee met to discuss budget concerns, upcoming changes, and to update the status of closeouts from previous years. According the city comptroller Jerry Bailey, the closeout of fiscal year 2022 is moving forward but still in progress. Although no hard numbers were given, the consensus was that […] The post City Finance Committee Meeting, August 29, 2024 appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.

On Saturday, August 24, Equal Justice USA hosted a Bogalusa Day of Action at the Coke plant. About 50 guests attended the event which featured panel discussions with local leaders, the presentation of a report generated through collaboration between the Bogalusa community and EJUSA, and awards and recognitions. The report, called A Roadmap For Change, […] The post Equal Justice USA hosts Bogalusa Day of Action at Coke Plant appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.

Special to The Daily News August 20, 2024—District Attorney Collin Sims reports that on August 19, 2024, 22-year-old Dae’von Jamerea Odom Gay of Franklinton was sentenced to forty (40) years in prison following his guilty plea to manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of 27-year-old Jawalski Wiley of Franklinton. Assistant District Attorneys Luke Lancaster […] The post Franklinton Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to Manslaughter appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.

  Special to the Daily News August 20, 2024—District Attorney Collin Sims reports that on August 20, 2024, Judge Vincent Lobello sentenced 32-year-old Precious Hicks of South Hill, Virginia to thirty-five (35) years in prison after a jury found her guilty on drug trafficking charges. Because Hicks is a repeat offender with a history of […] The post Virginia Woman Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison On Drug Trafficking Charges appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.

Washington Parish has sent three delegates to the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, a milestone for such a small Parish. Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong, Secretary of Washington Parish Democratic Party Lynette Bech, and Executive Committee member Guy Leland were selected to attend the event which will officially nominate candidates for the upcoming presidential election. […] The post Washington Parish sends three delegates to Democratic National Convention appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.

From Bogalusa Police Department Press Release: Thursday, August 15, 2024 Suspect in 2021 Homicide Arrested and Booked into BPD City Jail On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, Broderick Chatmon of Bogalusa, was booked by the Bogalusa Police Department for the 2021 homicide of then, 21 year old, Typolia Peters Jr. In September of 2021, warrants were […] The post Suspect in 2021 Homicide Arrested and Booked into BPD City Jail appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.

On Tuesday, August 6, the Bogalusa City Council met and discussed contracting for an updated website, Bogalusa Youth Sports, Occupational Licensing in the city, and other topics. The council voted unanimously to authorize the mayor to enter into a contract to re-design the city website, which is woefully outdated and difficult to navigate. The new […] The post City Council Meeting August 6, 2024 appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.

On Thursday, August 8, the Northshore Charter School Board met in the school’s cafeteria to fill vacant seats and present their new operating budget for 2024-2025.Two out of four board nominees were in attendance, and the three-person board voted unanimously to add Charlotte Johnson, Ashley McMillan, Wes Roberston, and Trent Temples to their ranks. Board […] The post Northshore Charter School Board Meeting Board adds four new members and introduces 2024-2025 budget appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.

The long-awaited investigative report into the finances of the City of Bogalusa has officially been released by the Louisiana Legislative Auditors Board. The 71-page report details the mishandling of city funds between July 2022 and April 2024, and could bring criminal charges for some involved. Copies of the report have been delivered to the state […] The post Key findings from Louisiana Legislative Auditors Board investigative report into the City of Bogalusa’s finances appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.

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On Tuesday, June 18, The Bogalusa City Council voted 6-to-1 to pass the 2024 operating budget proposed by the mayor’s administration earlier this year. Council President Kenny Kellis was the only member who voted against the budget, though other members were clearly reluctant to vote in favor of it. 20 minutes after the meeting began, […] The post Bogalusa City Council reluctantly passes 2024 operating budget, 2023 audit due June 30 appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.

New leadership in law enforcement and the mayor’s office could provide an opportunity for collaboration to fight crime and enforce the laws in Bogalusa and Washington Parish. On June 28, Sherriff-Elect Jason Smith will take his post as the new Sherriff of Washington Parish. “We’re fighting an insurgency, battling for the hearts and minds of […] The post New District Attorney Collin Sims, Sheriff-Elect Jason Smith, and Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong speak out on plans to police Washington Parish, Bogalusa appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.

Bogalusa Rebirth is a company that purchases adjudicated properties inside of city limits, tears them down, and secures HUD funding to replace them with homes for working-class families. Their latest project is the construction of 8 homes in Richardsontown, a 3-year journey for which 1.9 million dollars was secured from HUD and Bogalusa Rebirth has […] The post Bogalusa Rebirth faces pushback from city appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.

Payroll records acquired through a public records request indicate that at least two employees of the city are making much more than their listed salaries. One employee, Shanda Hines, who has been with the city for nearly 3 decades, is listed at a salary of $40,000 and ended up bringing home over twice that in […] The post Some city employees earning more than ever despite lack of funding for vital infrastructure appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.

Mayor Tyrin Truong has announced on FaceBook the formation of a selection committee to choose the next Chief of the Bogalusa Police Department on June 6. He said, “I have formed a selection committee comprised of a diverse group of citizens. These citizens will be tasked with helping choose a candidate who reflects the values […] The post Bogalusa Mayor announces police chief selection committee appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.