Former Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Wayne McElveen Dies At 87; Services Set For Dec. 13
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana – Former Calcasieu Parish Sheriff and Ward Three City Marshal Wayne McElveen, who led local law enforcement for nearly three decades, died Dec. 8 at the age of 87. McElveen served as Calcasieu Parish sheriff from 1980 to 2000, after…
Evelyn Griffin, MD, Named Louisiana’s Next Surgeon General
Louisiana – Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has appointed Evelyn Griffin, MD, as the state’s next surgeon general, selecting a physician with extensive experience in obstetrics, gynecology, and preventive health to help guide public health policy. Landry announced the…
Louisiana Crash On US 61 Near Port Hudson Plains Road Kills Zachary Man
Zachary, Louisiana – Louisiana State Police are investigating a deadly two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 61 that claimed the life of a Zachary man Sunday evening. Shortly before 6 p.m. on December 7, 2025, troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop A responded to a…
Lake Charles and Westlake Motorists to Face I-10 Lane Closures on Calcasieu River Bridge December 3-13 Due to Bridge Inspection
Lane Closures Expected in Lake Charles, Westlake During I-10 Pavement Evaluations December 2-5
Texas Unrestrained Driver Killed in Louisiana Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway 143
Westlake Daily Lane Closures On and Near I-10 to Impact Drivers Starting December 2
Moss Bluff Shooting Leaves Victim in Critical Condition, Suspect Charged with Aggravated Battery
Louisiana Crash Kills Two, Injures Another, Impairment and Excessive Speed Suspected as Factors
Moss Bluff Shooting on East Jovita Road Leaves One Hospitalized
Louisiana State Police Recover Stolen Electronics, Arrest Multiple Suspects in High-Speed Chase in Calcasieu Parish
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Steps Up Holiday Shopping Safety Efforts
Louisiana State Police Investigate Two-Vehicle Fatality Crash on LA Hwy 13
Vinton I-10 Eastbound Emergency Repair Expected to Cause Congestion on Roads Within the City
Sulphur Community Thanksgiving Event to be Hosted at SPAR Aquatic Center
Louisiana Man Arrested 4th Time Since 2021 on Multiple Charges for Alleged Child Sex Abuse
Louisiana State Police Investigating Fatal Crash on Highway 3062 in Homer
Lake Charles Middle School Student Arrested for Online Shooting Threat Reported Using LA-SAFE
Iowa Police Department Seeks Public’s Help in Identifying Hit-and-Run Driver
Westlake Man Arrested in October 31 Hit and Run Case Involving Bicyclist
Louisiana State Police Investigate Deputy-Involved Shooting in Marksville
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Holiday Hours and Waste Management Schedule Changes
Sulphur City Court Ward 4 Bench Warrants Issued for November 12 – November 22, 2024
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Lane Closures Announced on LA 27 Between Kelso Bayou Bridge and Ellender Bridge for Road Maintenance
Calcasieu Parish and Cameron Parish, Louisiana – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has scheduled alternating lane closures and shoulder work on Louisiana Highway 27, between Kelso Bayou Bridge and Ellender Bridge, starting Tuesday, July…
Louisiana Highway 463 Crash Claims Life of Pitkin Man, State Police Investigate Fatal Incident
Vernon Parish, Louisiana – A fatal one-vehicle crash occurred on Louisiana Highway 463 near Moore Road on the evening of July 21, 2025, resulting in the death of a Pitkin, Louisiana resident. Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to the scene at approximately 9:00…
Unrestrained Driver Dies in Louisiana Crash on U.S. Highway 90
New Iberia, Louisiana – On July 21, 2025, shortly after 1 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash on U.S. Highway 90 Frontage Road near Captain Cade Road in Iberia Parish. The incident resulted in the death of 44-year-old…
Louisiana Tractor-Trailer Crash Claims Life of Florida Driver on Interstate 10
Port Allen, Louisiana – Shortly after 5:15 p.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025, Louisiana State Police Troop A responded to a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 eastbound, near milepost 150, in West Baton Rouge Parish, resulting in the death of a truck driver from…
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