Local News

After nearly six years, no answers in missing person case

It’s been nearly six years since Bradley Stracener went missing — and there are still no answers as…

Crime

Life sentence stands for DeRidder man accused of sexually assaulting 3 girls

The conviction of a Beauregard man serving life in prison for sexually assaulting three girls will stand. A…

Crime

New Orleans jail worker is charged after admitting he helped inmates to escape

A New Orleans jail maintenance worker has been arrested on accusations that he turned water off to a…

State News

Video of the Nottoway Plantation fire sparks jubilation. It’s about anger and pain over slavery, too

After a fire engulfed a mansion at Louisiana’s Nottoway Plantation, one of the largest remaining pre-Civil War houses in…

Crime

Lake Charles Police investigating early morning shooting

Lake Charles Police are investigating an early morning fatal shooting in the 500 block of Central Parkway. Lt.…

Crime

Mental evaluation ordered for accused shooter who skipped trial

A Jennings man who is accused of shooting and wounding a father of three in a drive-by incident…

Crime

5/19: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Aré Diaz Rosette, 25, 2720 Southern Ridge Drive —…

Local News

Marginal risk for isolated thunderstorms Tuesday night

Southwest Louisiana could be at risk for isolated showers and thunderstorms Tuesday night as a cold front moves…

Crime

Reward increased for capture of escaped New Orleans inmates as 7 remain on the lam

Officials increased the reward for the capture of seven inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail by fleeing…

National News

Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday. Biden was seen by doctors last…