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A Deville man was arrested Feb. 25, 2026, by agents with Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation on charges related to child sexual abuse materials. Bobby Wayne Howard II, 56, of Elmus Paul Road in Deville, was taken into custody in Tampa, Florida, and charged with two

Members of the Hessmer Volunteer Fire Department and Acadian Ambulance were recently recognized for their coordinated response and compassionate care during a cardiac emergency in December 2025. Firefighters were dispatched to a reported cardiac arrest involving an elderly male patient. Hessmer volunteers arrived first on scene and immediately initiated CPR

LDWF will host a public Zoom meeting to discuss proposed changes to the 2026–28 Hunting Regulation Notices of Intent (NOI): DATE: Thursday, Feb. 26 TIME: 6:30 p.m. PLACE: Via Zoom (Register here) The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted NOIs for the outlining proposed hunting seasons and

A proposed bill in the Louisiana Legislature would create a statewide registry for individuals convicted of certain felony offenses involving animals. House Bill 85, authored by Mike Bayham (R-Chalmette), would require registration for individuals convicted of specific felony crimes related to animal abuse and exploitation. Under the bill, registration would

By Dr. Jay Callegari Let me start with something that often gets lost in these conversations. Our Police Jurors are true public servants. They are patriots who care about this parish and want the best for their fellow citizens. They are doing the best they can within the system they