Louise Gladys Owens was born on Friday, August 4, 1933 in Kingsburg, CA. She passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020 at Many Health Care North in Many, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Owens; parents; and her sister, Mabel Murphy. She is survived […]
A Many male and his girlfriend were arrested Sunday, March 29, in connection with an alleged kidnapping of a man from a Shreveport hotel. According to a news release, Wilbert Vanzant, of Many, and Kayla Owen, of Mansfield, both 29, have been charged with aggravated kidnapping of 36-year-old […]
In compliance with Governor John Bel Edwards’ Statewide Stay-At-Home Order to further fight the spread of COVID-19, the Natchitoches Parish School Board continues to suspend its current feeding sites until further notice. However, school, officials are exploring a process to provide meals to students in a more efficient […]
Graveside services for Cleo Marie Walker, 91, of Campti, LA will be held at 2 P.M. Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Campti Baptist Cemetery with Bro. Mike Honzell officiating. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Services under the direction of Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home, Coushatta, […]
Effective at noon on March 30, 2020: During the press conference, the Governor issued two new Executive Orders to protect public safety and further combat the spread of COVID-19 in Texas. In the first Executive Order (GA-12) announced today, the Governor mandated a 14-day quarantine for road travelers arriving […]
As of noon, Sunday, March 29, the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) reports 225 additional COVID -19 cases since yesterday, bringing the total to 3,540 positive cases. Only five parishes- Cameron, Concordia, St. Helena, Tensas and West Carroll—have no reported cases. Additionally, LDH confirms an additional 220 COVID-19 […]
by Mike Triplett Bobby Hebert Sr. — the father of former New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Bobby Hebert — died Saturday at the age of 81 after testing positive for the coronavirus. Hebert Jr., a Southern Louisiana native, works as an analyst for WWL Radio in New Orleans. He and […]
Pick up and take out is the norm for restaurants these days as Governor John Bel Edwards’ stay at home order continues. Local restaurants may have had to tweak their business plan as a result, but they are currently open, cooking up food and ready to feed all […]
As we near the end of Northwestern’s Spring Break, we probably agree that this “break” was different from any in the past. One example was that hundreds of students moved out of residence halls instead of returning to campus, and university classes and services transitioned to primarily online […]
Sabine Parish reports its first case as coronavirus continues to spike in Louisiana. Around the Town has received word the wife of Pleasant Hill Police Chief Ray Williams has tested positive for the virus that is sweeping across the state, nation and world. That brings the total statewide […]
