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Major Drug, Weapons Bust in Louisiana; Three Arrested

Alexandria, Louisiana · Alexandria

Major Drug, Weapons Bust in Louisiana; Three Arrested

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ALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) — A traffic stop near Glenmora led to a significant drug and weapons seizure and the arrest of three individuals, including two Alexandria residents, after deputies uncovered promethazine syrup, oxycodone and a modified firearm, authorities said. On May 31, a Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office patrol deputy initiated a traffic stop on a northbound vehicle on U.S. Highway 165 for a traffic violation. The vehicle was occupied b…See the Story

Winn Parish authorities seize large amount of meth, fentanyl, more narcotics during search warrant

Fentanyl · Alexandria

Winn Parish authorities seize large amount of meth, fentanyl, more narcotics during search warrant

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

WINN PARISH (KTVE/KARD) -- Following a lengthy investigation by the Winn Parish Sheriff’s Office concerning the distribution of Fentanyl, deputies obtained an arrest warrant on June 4, 2025, for Keyondrick Mills of Winnfield, La. Before serving the warrants, Mills allegedly fled Winn Parish in a red Camaro bearing Texas plates. According to deputies, they were able to track Mills as he crossed the state line, entering Texas. Winn deputies notifi…Read Article

Filmmaker Victoria Rigby seeks support for new short film

Alexandria, Louisiana · Alexandria

Filmmaker Victoria Rigby seeks support for new short film

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

ALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) - The quiet woods of Central Louisiana may soon serve as the backdrop for a deeply Southern, delightfully quirky short film—if hometown filmmaker Victoria Rigby has anything to say about it. Rigby, an Alexandria native and professionally trained director, is rallying support for her original short film Noble Silence, a heartfelt and humorous story rooted in aging love, mindfulness—and a misplaced cannabis joint. Production…Read Article

Traffic Stop Near Glenmora Leads to Discovery of 120 Bottles of Promethazine, Machine Gun Device

Traffic stop leads to seizure of 120 bottles of promethazine syrup, oxycodone, and modified firearm with machine gun conversion device in Rapides Parish operation. Continue reading…Glenmora · Glenmora Read Article

Science, Service and Simulations: Soldiers Inspire Students at Louisiana FFA Convention

ALEXANDRIA, La. — Curious crowds gathered around swabs, microscopes and a simulated military working dog as two young Soldiers stationed at Fort Johnson offered a hands-on glimpse into Army veterinary careers during the 96th Louisiana National FFA Organization Convention, held June 2–3 at the Randolph Riverfront Center and the historic Hotel Bentley. Assigned to the Fort Cavazos Veterinary Branch with duty at Fort Johnson, Pfc. Bailey Senften an…Science · Alexandria Read Article

US women's hockey tickets set to go on sale for 2025 Rivalry Series versus Canada

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(NEXSTAR) - Ahead of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, both the U.S. and Canadian Women's National Hockey Teams are facing off in the 2025 Rivalry Series, and tickets go on sale at the end of this week. The series will consist of four games and will take place in November and December 2025. It will mark the sixth season of the Rivalry Series that began back in February 2019. Tickets on sale Friday for 2025 Rivalry Series game in CLE The first…Hockey · Alexandria Read Article

Texas man accused of sending sexual video to 2 minors; arrested

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) -- In March 2024, investigators of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office began an investigation into an indecent behavior with a juvenile complaint that allegedly occurred on August 20, 2023. During the investigation, James Robert Scalf of Bridge City, Texas, was accused of sending two juvenile victims a video via social media of himself performing sexual acts with a female subject. Courtesy: Ouachita Parish Sheriff'…Alexandria, Louisiana · Alexandria Read Article

Miles Pond with big flatheads - Louisiana Sportsman

Miles Pond of Alexandria with flatheads he caught on the Red River. The post Miles Pond with big flatheads appeared first on Louisiana Sportsman.Alexandria, Louisiana · Alexandria Read Article

Stephens Sells Monroe LA Cluster To Local Group

Following the completion of its sale of its Alexandria LA cluster to Mark Porter’s Globecomm Media, Stephens Media Group is exiting the state with the sale of its four stations in Monroe LA. The Jeffrey Guerriero led Warrior Media LLC will acquire the cluster for $450,000. Guerriero is a third generation personal injury attorney based in Monroe and sports agent. He will own 60% of the cluster with three other Monroe business owners holding the r…Alexandria, Louisiana · Alexandria Read Article

DeRidder police identify suspect in church arson case

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DERIDDER, La. (WNTZ) – Authorities in DeRidder say they have identified a suspect in connection with an attempted arson at the First Baptist Church of DeRidder, following a joint investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. According to a statement released by DeRidder Police Chief Craig Richard, the incident occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 31. Surveillance footage captured a heavy-set white male driving a smal…Alexandria, Louisiana · Alexandria See the Story

Fox Returns To Alexandria

Following the closing of its $350,000 acquisition of Stephens Media Group’s four station cluster in Alexandria, Mark Porter’s Globecomm Media has flipped Classic Country “105.5 K-Buck” KBKK Ball LA to Classic Rock “105.5 The Fox“. The change brings back the branding utilized by the station from 1998 to 2004 and creates a direct format competitor to Cenla Broadcasting’s 96.9 KZMZ. KBKK is currently utilizing programming from Local Radio Networks …Alexandria, Louisiana · Alexandria Read Article

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