As of noon, Saturday, May 23, according to data by the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) there are 37,040 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state. Of that number, 26,249 are presumed recovered. Additionally, 836 folks are hospitalized with 112 of those on ventilators. The state death toll […]
On Friday morning, May 22, 2020, Denise Veuleman McAlpin passed away at the age of 65. If you were lucky enough to know Denise, you knew of her affinity for coffee, how much she enjoyed criticizing the accuracy of historical fiction, and her love of her family. Denise […]
Louisiana State Police Troop E is seeking help from the public about a crash that occurred on May 3 on LA Hwy 494 which involved a 2009 Nissan pickup, driven by Wesley A. Rollo, 19. Troopers have identified several possible vehicles in which its occupants may have witnessed […]
Over the past 24 hours, the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office reports 3 arrests. All persons accused of a crime are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Any questions about today’s arrest report should be directed to the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office at (318) 256-9241. Arrested were: Steven […]
Funeral services for Michael David McGlothlin, 65, of Leesville, LA, will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 10:30 AM at Union Grove (Wells) Cemetery in Simpson, LA, under the direction of Jeane’s Funeral Service. Visitation will be held from 9:30AM until time of service. Michael, the […]
Our loss is Heaven’s gain. Betty Lou (MacCauley) Jeansonne, left our world on Monday, May, 18, 2020. If you spent time with Betty, you knew her love of family, conversations, and coffee. She rejoins her loving husband of 50+ years, Russell “Pop” Jeansonne, her parents, Jane “Granny” Eldreth […]
Joseph Maurice Martinez, 80, of Noble, LA., was born on Friday, March 29, 1940 in Zwolle, LA. He passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Willis Knighton Pierremont in Shreveport, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Marguerite (Booth) Martinez; wife, Wanda Martinez; […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Associate Professor of Art History Phyllis Lear and NSU alumna Hannah Fulton recently saw a three-year graphic design project move toward its final step. Lear and Fulton worked as graphic designers on a Comprehensive, Conservation, & Management Plan for the Barataria-Terrebonne National […]
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has updated its website to reflect the latest number of COVID-19 positives and will continue to update its website at noon each day. Today, LDH reports 1,188 new cases. Of those, 682 or 62percent are from 23 labs that are reporting cases […]
story by staff reporter Nora Drenner Sabine Parish native Cade Brumley has been named new state superintendent of education. The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) selected Brumley on May 20. Brumley, current Jefferson Parish School System superintendent, taught school and served as principal of Converse […]
