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LDWF plans a Get Out & Fish! event at Oil and Gas Park on June 7 - Louisiana Sportsman

Franklinton · Franklinton

LDWF plans a Get Out & Fish! event at Oil and Gas Park on June 7 - Louisiana Sportsman

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) and Oil and Gas Park (I-10 Park) invite you to Get Out & Fish! with us on Saturday, June 7. The pond will be stocked prior to the event with 800 pounds of adult Channel Catfish. This event will take place from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Come out and learn how to fish with LDWF staff and volunteers that will be available to teach the skills necessary to give you the best opportunity to catch…Read Article

Wanted: LJ Dietz for Rape and Carnal Knowledge of Juvenile

Franklinton · Franklinton

Wanted: LJ Dietz for Rape and Carnal Knowledge of Juvenile

Coverage: 2 sources

JENNINGS, La. (KLFY) -- Authorities are seeking assistance in finding LJ Dietz, 31, Jennings Police Department said. Dietz is wanted for three counts of first degree rape for victim under 13 years old and 12 counts of carnal knowledge of a juvenile, police said. If anyone with any information on the whereabouts of Dietz, they are asked to contact the Jennings Police Department at 337-821-5500 ext 500. WANTED: LJ Dietz, 31 Close …See the Story

Franklinton Man Convicted on Two Counts of Child Rape

Franklinton · Franklinton

Franklinton Man Convicted on Two Counts of Child Rape

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

WASHINGTON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — On May 22, a Franklinton man was found guilty of the sexual abuse of two children after he was initially indicted back in August of 2022. According to the Office of District Attorney Collin Sims, a young brother and sister were taken in by 56-year-old Shannon Polkey after voluntarily leaving their mother's custody in Pike County, Mississippi, when she lost their home in the summer of 2019. Mandeville man guil…See the Story

Classic Track: “An American Dream,” The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Four studios from all around the country, an initial duet refusal, and the ultimate singing partner were all part of the “An American Dream” saga, which put the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band back on pop radio after 10 years. While on tour with Louisiana’s LeRoux, NGDB had some time off, and as frontman Jeff Hanna put it, LeRoux members said, “Y’all have to go to Studio in the Country in Bogalusa, Louisiana.” The band, with Hanna co-producing alongside …Bogalusa · Bogalusa Read Article

Bogalusa police arrest one, search for another in gas station break-in

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Bogalusa Police Department has arrested one person and is searching for another in connection with a gas station break-in.Bogalusa · Bogalusa Read Article

InventHelp Inventor Develops New Vehicle Safety System (CHK-4300)

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

PITTSBURGH, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a vehicle safety system to help parents always remember to remove youngsters from their safety seats upon parking," said an inventor, from Franklinton, La., "so I invented the SAVEFranklinton · Franklinton Read Article

The new MTB trails at Louisiana's Bogue Chitto State Park have been an outstanding success

Photo courtesy NORBA. “We have a couple hundred people show up every single weekend at the park, and we have a mobile bike shop that shows up at the parking lot,” said Toby Cortez, Development Coordinator for the North Shore Off-Road Bicycling Association (NORBA). “We have a taco truck that shows up every weekend at the park. So the popularity is absolutely going through the roof.” The mountain bike trail system in question is located in Bogue C…Franklinton · Franklinton Read Article

8-Year-Old Boy Dead, Louisiana Mother Charged After Brutal Beating Allegations

Authorities in Louisiana have arrested a 24-year-old mother, Autumn Hano Harper, after she allegedly beat her 8-year-old son, Sterling Rodgers, to death. Harper was taken into custody on Wednesday and charged with first-degree murder, according to police. The tragic incident unfolded when Sterling was brought to Riverside Medical Center on March 12 with multiple broken bones in various stages of healing. Hospital staff, recognizing the severity …Franklinton · Franklinton Read Article

Former Washington Parish teacher charged with 80 counts of sexual abuse

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

Franklinton Police Department arrested Darbie Colette Smith, 29, after a four-month investigation.Washington Parish · Washington Parish See the Story

Louisiana paper mill fined $500K over sulfur emissions that can produce odors

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

International Paper, the owner of the Bogalusa mill, also agreed to operational and inspection changes, employee training and recordkeeping improvements.Bogalusa · Bogalusa Read Article

Franklinton woman charged with murder after infant's death

78% Center coverage: 9 sources

Franklinton police Chief Justin Brown described the case as "absolutely heartbreaking" and commended the detectives for their work.Franklinton · Franklinton See the Story