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 STAFF REPORT   CLARIFICATION: WHO MAY DISMISS A DWI CHARGE?  Last week’s Gazette article concerning DWI arrests and dismissals has prompted several telephone calls, including questions about who has the authority to dismiss a DWI prosecution.  Under Louisiana law, the district attorney’s office controls the prosecution of criminal charges, including DWI charges. In the Third Judicial District, the current district attorney …

This week’s Gazette article concerning DWI arrests and dismissals has prompted several telephone calls, including questions about who has the authority to dismiss a DWI prosecution. Under Louisiana law, the district attorney’s office controls the prosecution of criminal charges, including DWI charges. In the Third Judicial District, the current district attorney is John Belton, and his chief felony prosecutor is …

Michoud directorto speak Sept. 15 inFarmervilleHansel Gill, directorof the NASA MichoudAssembly Facility in NewOrleans, will speak onthe subject, “The Futureof Space Exploration,” onTuesday, September 15,at 5:30 p.m. in the UnionMuseum of History andArt. He will be joined byNASA aerospace engineerDr. LaQuieta Hueyof NASA’s Marshall SpaceFlight Center in Huntsville,Alabama. They willshare America’s visionfor space exploration andhighlight the many successesof NASA’s Artemisprogram. …

Louisiana State Police STAFF REPORT Bernice Man Killed in OuachitaParish Pedestrian CrashOuachita Parish – On Saturday, September6, 2026, shortly before 4:00a.m., Troopers with Louisiana State PoliceTroop F began investigating a fatalcrash involving a pedestrian on LouisianaHighway 34 near Smith Street. Thecrash claimed the life of 38-year-oldDustin Gray of Bernice.The initial investigation revealedthat a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado wastraveling south on Louisiana …

 Tyler Bridges NOLA.com   Meta data center in northeast LA transforms local government: ‘Coming into the modern world’  Cecil Reddick dealt with the typical constituent requests after he was elected to the Richland Parish Police Jury in rural northeast Louisiana: repair roads, upgrade drainage and demolish dams built by beavers that were now flooding roadside ditches.  Then, in late 2024, Gov. Jeff …

 2026 Bernice Masonic Lodge  # 239 – H&I Awards Ceremony  Bernice Lodge 239, Free and Accepted Masons, F&AM, held their Honesty and Integrity Awards ceremony in June. In past times, your word was your bond. Now days, in our society, some might be leery about what they hear spoken… from you or maybe even from your elected officials who are/ …

 LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION DIVISION OF NUTRITION SUPPORT SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE SECTION  D’Arbonne Woods Charter School today announced its policy for free and reduced price meals served under the National School Lunch and/or School Breakfast Program(s). All schools and the central office have a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party.  The following family size …

 LA Retired Teachers Association  STAFF REPORT   Louisiana Retired Teachers Meeting in Ruston  District 10 of the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association will hold its fall district meeting on September 23, 2026 at The Ruston Parish Library located at 910 N. Trenton St., Ruston, LA.  District 10 of LRTA includes the parishes of Caldwell, Jackson, Lincoln, Morehouse, Ouachita, and Union. All retired …

 KALB Digital Team  KALB.com   Louisiana’s expanded ‘Move Over Law’ is now in effect  Louisiana drivers are now required to take greater heed for other motorists on the side of the road, according to Louisiana State Police.  (KALB) – Louisiana drivers are now required to take greater heed for other motorists on the side of the road, according to Louisiana State …

 FOX 8 Staff  FOX8Live.com   WVUE) – Louisiana State Police troopers found more than 1,200 pounds of suspected marijuana, along with suspected cocaine, Adderall, ecstasy, two guns and more than $4,000 in cash during three separate traffic stops. Arrests were made.  One of the three stops led to the discovery of nearly 1,100 pounds of suspected marijuana after a police dog …