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De Ridder subdivision invited to discuss Magnolia Water issues, Mayor announces
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (122+ words) DERIDDER, La. (KALB) - Mayor Michael D. Harris will host a community meeting Tuesday, February 10, at 5 p. m. to address ongoing water issues affecting residents within Green Acres subdivision and Bryan Wood Manor Apartments. The meeting will take place at the Barksdale Federal Credit…...
De Ridder subdivision invited to meet with LPSC to discuss water quality
19+ hour, 56+ min ago (110+ words) DERIDDER, La. (KALB) - KALB has learned of a community meeting for residents in the Green Acres neighborhood of De Ridder, set for Monday, April 20. Officials from the Louisiana Public Service Commission are expected to attend. Back in December several residents…...
Bunkie Family Dollar shooting suspect arrested
23+ hour, 52+ min ago (138+ words) Bunkie Police Department reported the arrest of a Bunkie man after one person was injured in a shooting in the Family Dollar parking lot. BUNKIE, La. (KALB) - Bunkie Police Department reported the arrest of Charles Lee, 79, of Bunkie on Saturday,…...
Inmate death reported at FCI Oakdale
1+ day, 26+ min ago (122+ words) OAKDALE, La. (KALB) - The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBP) announced that an inmate at FCI Oakdale I was found unresponsive on Thursday, April 16. Employees said they found Bernard Murphy, 61, of Virginia at around noon on Thursday and began trying to…...
One person critically shot at N. 13th Street and Shirland Avenue, APD says
9+ hour, 2+ min ago (96+ words) ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The Alexandria Police Department said they are investigating a shooting that happened Saturday, April 8, in the N. 13th Street and Shirland Avenue area. ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The Alexandria Police Department said they are investigating a shooting that happened Saturday,…...
Inmate death at FCI Oakdale
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (55+ words) An inmate was found unresponsive at FCI Oakdale and was later pronounced dead, the Federal Bureau of Prisons announced. Inmate death at FCI Oakdale De Ridder subdivision to meet with LPSC to discuss water quality Evangeline Parish detention center to…...
Sexual Assault Awareness Month: STAR provides support services in Cenla
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (52+ words) Local organization offers guidance and support for sexual assault awareness month. Sexual Assault Awareness Month: STAR provides support services in Cenla De Ridder subdivision to meet with LPSC to discuss water quality Evangeline Parish detention center to open in the…...
Don Schlitz, country songwriter behind "The Gambler, dies at 73
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (282+ words) (Gray News) - Don Schlitz, the songwriter responsible for several country staples, such as "The Gambler," has died at 73. According to Billboard, Schlitz died on April 16 in a Nashville hospital after a sudden illness. Born in Durham, North Carolina, it's said…...
Louisiana lawmakers block bill to drop school mandate for meningitis vaccine
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (514+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (LSU Manship School News Service) - A proposal to roll back requirements for the meningitis vaccine in Louisiana schools stalled this week after facing opposition from medical professionals and lawmakers in both parties. House Bill 737, authored by Rep....
100 ecstasy tablets, firearm seized during arrest near Campti
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (59+ words) A man was arrested following a traffic stop that led to the seizure of 100 ecstasy tablets and a firearm. 100 ecstasy tablets, firearm seized during arrest near Campti Evangeline Parish detention center to open in the coming weeks Trial date set…...