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On Monday, March 3rd, 2025 at approximately 7:30 PM, Officers with the Lake Charles Police Department were assigned to the intersection of Nelson Road and Imperial Boulevard in reference to an auto-pedestrian crash. NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development hoste
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Former Morgan City Teacher Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Sexually Enticing Student via Email
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Shooting leaves one dead, one injured after fight breaks out
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (106+ words) westcentralsbest.com - Two people were shot following a fight at a gas station near the intersection of Jewella Avenue and Greenwood Road Saturday afternoon.According to Shreveport police, the call was received at about 4:35 p.m Authorities said guns were pulled…...
Two men killed after shooter fires into crashed vehicle | State
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (186+ words) SHREVEPORT, La. - Shreveport police are investigating a double homicide after two men were shot early Saturday morning on Mansfield Road. Police responded to reports of a shooting in the 6500 block of Mansfield Road around 12:09 a.m. Officers found a vehicle that had…...
NSU Natchitoches Campus will close due to city water issues, Other Campuses To Continue Classes As Scheduled
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (155+ words) westcentralsbest.com NATCHITOCHES â Northwestern State UniversityâÂÂs main campus in Natchitoches will dismiss classes at 11 a.m.à Wednesday, Sept 9 due to low water pressure, possible water outages and issues with City of Natchitoches water that could…...
HOMICIDE: Lake Charles Police Give Update on Ryan Street Shooting
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (292+ words) On Sunday, September 6, 2026, at 11:58pm, Lake Charles Police was dispatched to the 3900 block of Ryan Street in reference to a shooting. When officers arrived, there was a person later identified as 28-year-old Christopher Josiah Thomas. deceased from an apparent gunshot wound....
Louisiana Office Of Motor Vehicles Customer Service Centers Will Be Closed On Monday September 14th
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Symposium to focus on issues impacting children and families
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (321+ words) westcentralsbest.com NATCHITOCHES - Northwestern State University will host a Louisiana Title IV-E Child Welfare Symposium on Wednesday, Oct 7 from 9 a.m In the Friedman Student Union Ballroom.Ã Ã The symposium brings together child welfare professionals, students, community partners and other…...
Alexandria Police Department Searching for Missing Juvenile Qua'von Bacon
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (123+ words) westcentralsbest.com The Alexandria Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with locating a 17-year-old missing juvenile, Qua’von Bacon. Qua’von is described as a black male, 5’8”, 125 lbs. He was last seen on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in the area of the…...
NSU, Many PD to host course on child endangerment and asset forfeiture
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (144+ words) westcentralsbest.com NATCHITOCHES â Northwestern State University and the Many Police Department will present a two-day course that will address two different investigations: child endangerment and asset forfeiture The course would be of interest to anyone in law enforcement…...
DCFS Announces Appointment of New Public Affairs Director
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