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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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Two men killed after shooter fires into crashed vehicle | State
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Symposium to focus on issues impacting children and families
5+ day, 2+ 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
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NSU, Many PD to host course on child endangerment and asset forfeiture
1+ week, 6+ 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…...
Alexandria Man Sentenced to Over Four Years in Federal Prison After Concealing Machinegun on 10-Year-Old Child
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School bus crash on I-49 injures students
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Final Defendant Sentenced in Multi-State Meth Trafficking Conspiracy; Will Spend Almost 20 Years in Federal Prison
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Fire at home in Newton quickly extinguished by firefighters
2+ week, 5+ day ago (183+ words) westcentralsbest.com The volunteers of the Newton Fire Department were dispatched to the home of Theresa and Lavon Green at 3445 Highway 87 north of Newton shortly after 8:00 on Monday, when the strong smell of smoke was reported in the residence. Captain…...