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Bill to reduce homelessness advances despite concerns about courts

BATON ROUGE-A proposal aimed at addressing homelessness in Louisiana is advancing through the Legislature, though it has sparked concern among some lawmakers and advocates about charging people living on the streets with criminal misdemeanors.House Bill 211, by Rep.

CASA Appreciation

CASA of Central Louisiana recently hosted its appreciation event, Hearts of Service: Champions for Children, on April 23 at Mama’s Blues Room, to honor the dedication and commitment of our volunteers and supporters.

OLD BETHEL NEWS

318-352-8898Sunday, Old Bethel members sang happy birthday to Mackenzie Smith and Frank Sims. They also sang happy anniversary to Taran and Mackenzie Smith. These were our April birthdays and anniversaries.This past Sunday, we had Bro. Danny Martinez to bring the message starting with Isaiah 30:18.

U.S. Attorney reports prosecutions of child exploitation crimes

This week, United States Attorney Zachary A. Keller highlights a dozen recent prosecutions in the Western District of Louisiana involving serious child exploitation crimes.

NPSO Arrests

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office Arrests April 23-26, 2026 1. Richard Mobley, 22 (wm), fugitive from other jurisdiction 2. Chase Sculthorpe, 42 (wm), possession of firearm or carrying concealed weapon by a person convicted of certain felonies, driving on roadway laned for traffic 3.

3 Escaped Teens and Detention Guard Who Allegedly Helped Them All Captured

LOUISIANA — Three juvenile inmates who escaped from a detention center with the alleged help of a guard have now all been captured, authorities confirmed.According to the Red River Parish Sheriff ’s Office, the escape happened Saturday morning at the Ware Youth Detention Center in Coushatta.

Red River 4-H’ers Compete in Habitat Education Program

Teams of 4-H’ers in 6th-8th grade from across the state competed in the Jr. Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) State Contest held at the Louisiana State Arboretum at Chicot State Park!

NSU’s Engineering Technology Dept. Announces Summer Events for Kids

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will host two camps this summer for students interested in ACT prep and robotics and a workforce development workshop for adults.

DOTD Update on LA 514 & LA 507 Bridge Replacement in Parish

(UPDATE 4/29/2026): DOTD advises motorists that the contractor has re-mobilized on site and is making progress on the LA 514 Bayou Chicot bridge location in Red River Parish.