Updated: 14 hours ago
|By KPLC Digital Team and Debra Worley
The body of a part-time officer with the Welsh Police Department was found in a river near where he was last seen in his aluminum boat.
Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 8:32 AM CST
|By KPLC Digital Team
She was last seen around 4 p.m. Saturday leaving her residence on Cloud Loop in Singer.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2023 at 11:36 AM CST
|By KPLC Digital Team
Authorities have completed a DNA analysis of human remains that were located along the bank of the Sabine River in Belgrade.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2023 at 10:09 PM CST
|By KPLC Digital Team
We’re learning more about a mobile home fire in Church Point that killed a child and left three family members in the hospital.
Updated: Nov. 13, 2023 at 1:49 PM CST
|By KPLC Digital Team
Someone broke into a DeRidder church.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2023 at 8:50 AM CST
|By Andrea Robinson and KPLC Digital Team
Landry announces his choice for commissioner and deputy commissioner of his administration.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 6:17 PM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
The AFL plans to launch in 2024.
Updated: Oct. 30, 2023 at 2:09 PM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
The man is accused of crimes involving a minor.
Updated: Oct. 29, 2023 at 10:24 PM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team, Gray News staff and Amanda Alvarado
One of the victims was transported to a hospital out of town.
Updated: Oct. 29, 2023 at 11:43 AM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
Six teenagers were shot during a party at a home on Bruce Drive in Lake Charles.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2023 at 3:09 PM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
McNeese’s homecoming football game against Northwestern State has been canceled for Saturday following NSU’s decision to cancel the remainder of their season.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2023 at 7:36 PM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
Authorities are searching for a woman who they say stole a package from Stanley Road east of Leesville Tuesday.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2023 at 8:38 AM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
All three suspects are being investigated for a series of robberies and carjackings.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 1:11 PM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
Students at S. Beauregard High were welcomed by a homeowner’s four-legged alarm system this week when trying to roll a home with toilet paper.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2023 at 2:03 PM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
Investigators have determined that the Tiger Island Fire, which has burned over 31,000 acres in Beauregard Parish since Aug. 22, started as a result of arson.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 5:30 PM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
Dove season opens Saturday, Sept. 2, as drought conditions continue throughout the state.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 8:59 PM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
Monday was a busy but quiet day as first responders continued to try and control and contain the fire.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 4:53 PM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
We have the latest fire containment efforts across our area.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 9:19 PM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
A large wildfire continues to burn in Beauregard Parish near the Merryville area
Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 7:20 PM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
There are multiple fires in Vernon Parish prompting calls for evacuations.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 11:02 PM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
We have up-to-date information on evacuation orders, water outages, meals for responders, and more.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 10:05 AM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
The case was presented to a grand jury for the indictment due to the potential of life in prison.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 9:13 PM CDT
|By Andrea Robinson and KPLC Digital Team
Updates will be posted to this article as they come in.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 12:10 AM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
First responders are working around the clock to control wildfires throughout Southwest Louisiana.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 11:06 AM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team and Gray News staff
The Louisiana man admitted to killing the 72-year-old woman and then opening several loans using her information.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 10:41 AM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
A body found in a vehicle at the Prien Lake Mall had been in the SUV for about a month, authorities said.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 9:23 AM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team and Amanda Alvarado
Police found the child safe.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 9:18 PM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
The Sheriff’s Office is warning residents in the area to be prepared to evacuate if necessary.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 3:41 PM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
A DeRidder man is behind bars after authorities say he had a sexual relationship with a 12-year-old girl.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 4:55 PM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
DeRidder officials say responding officers were told by the woman she had been raped the night before by the man chasing her.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 8:37 AM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
Eunice Police have arrested a fourth worker in their investigation.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 5:55 PM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
Eunice Police have arrested a second worker in their investigation.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 12:55 PM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
Greene pled guilty to three counts of prohibited sexual conduct between an educator and a student.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 3:33 PM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
A Vernon Parish inmate is back in custody after authorities said he escaped deputies in shackles and stole a car.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 1:45 PM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
Authorities are asking anyone with information, pictures, or video of the incident to please contact them.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 9:26 PM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
The Sheriff’s Office also reminded anyone found to be assisting or harboring him that they will be arrested.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 4:08 PM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
Authorities say more arrests are expected.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2023 at 3:27 PM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information on Gordon’s whereabouts to contact them at 337-238-1311.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2023 at 3:18 PM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
Eunice Police say they have been made aware of videos showing alleged child abuse.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2023 at 3:17 PM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
The eight-member panel has voted for a superintendent seven times with each vote ending in a 4-4 tie.
Updated: Jun. 19, 2023 at 6:04 PM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
After just a few days, Tiger fans are already past the 12,000 mark.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2023 at 11:46 AM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
Authorities say the man admitted to using the electrical device to shock and catch the catfish.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 4:32 PM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
The state treasurer estimates one in six Louisiana residents have unclaimed property.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 2:42 PM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
A woman arrested for sex crimes last week is facing an additional charge, and a man was arrested after authorities say the two performed sexual acts in the presence of a child.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 2:57 PM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
The five gates are opened at 1 foot and both generators are continuously operating.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 7:08 PM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
Vernon Sheriff responds after claim of malnourished cattle on Scott Road in Leesville.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 10:07 AM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
The incidents occurred in Metairie, Pineville, and Shreveport.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 8:44 PM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
A Louisiana man faces possible fines and jail time after he was accused of illegally hunting turkeys in Vernon Parish.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 3:18 PM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team
A Sulphur man is jailed in Acadia Parish after allegedly breaking into a home dressed as a law enforcement officer, handcuffing the homeowner and stealing from them.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 6:09 PM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team and Devon Distefano
The source of the leak has been confirmed as coming from BioLab.