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Monroe, Louisiana – A pedestrian crash on U.S. Highway 80 near Selman Drive in Ouachita Parish on October 11 resulted in the death of 53-year-old Ayonna Wilson of Monroe, Louisiana. According to the Louisiana State Police, the incident occurred at approximately...
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Lake Charles, Louisiana – Chuck Fest, a premier music, food, art, and culture festival in Lake Charles Louisiana, is gearing up for its 10th year running this fall. The Arts & Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana will host the event on Saturday, October...
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Westlake and Lake Charles, Louisiana – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced that shoulder closures will take place on Interstate 10 (I-10) near Milepost 25 and Milepost 30 in Westlake and Lake Charles, Louisiana. The...
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Louisiana – As the onset of fall brings dry weather, low humidity, and strong winds, fire departments in Southwest Louisiana have seen an increase in grass and wood fires. The combination of these factors, along with the presence of dry grassy fuels, has created...
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Union Parish, Louisiana – A three-month investigation has led to the arrest of a volunteer firefighter in Union Parish, Louisiana, on charges of simple arson. Christopher Kyle Holman, a member of a local volunteer fire department, was taken into custody on...
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana – A 19-year-old male, Jaymie Thomas, is being sought by Baton Rouge Police Homicide detectives in connection with the murder of 55-year-old Marcus Spears. Spears’ body was discovered on October 9, 2024, in a grassy field located in...