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Champions of Change is an inspiringpresentation of first-hand accounts of successcharacterized by extreme challenges, but overcomeby determination and the sheer will to reform. TheWillie Davis Jr Recreation Center was the hostlocation.This community based event featuredmotivational speakers who challenged studentsand young adults to not be limited by circumstanceswhich seemingly erase the influence of an earlypositive parental upbringing.Champions of Change featured keynotespeakers …

Deadly motorcycle wreckunder investigation on I-20near Thomas RoadWEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) The West Monroe Police Departmentis investigating a motorcyclewreck that left one persondead on I-20 near ThomasRoad.WMPD said the wreck happenedaround 5:37 a.m. on Aug.19.

User revolution festered against Robloxlong before Louisiana’s lawsuit(The Center Square) – Though Louisiana onlylast week brought a lawsuit against the popularvideo game Roblox, a user-led revolution has beenlong in the works.That revolution is being led in part by a YouTubepersonality known as “Schlep,” himself a victim ofsexual exploitation on the gaming platform. He hassince dedicated a massive portion of his …

Farmerville Water System PWS ID #LA 1111005The Farmerville Water System is currently inviolation of the maximum contaminant level{MCL} for total trihalomethanes as set forth bythe State [PartXII of the Louisiana State SanitaryCode (LAC51:XII}] and the Federal PrimaryDrinking Water Regulations {40CFR Part 141).The United States Environmental ProtectionAgency{EPA) and the Louisiana Department ofHealth{LOH} set drinking water standards andrequires the disinfection of drinking …

 CHICOT STATE PARK NAMED LOUISIANA’S TOP SPOT FOR NATURE THERAPY (SURVEY)  3.017 respondents surveyed on the most relaxing spots to seek solitude.  Chicot State Park (Ville Platte) the top choice, followed by Tunica Hills Wildlife Management Area (St. Francisville) + Lake Martin (Breaux Bridge).  Infographic included.  Modern life is hectic – and for many Louisianans, anxiety and burnout are daily …

 HOMER MAN KILLED IN SINGLE-VEHICLE CLAIBORNE PARISH CRASH  Claiborne Parish – Earlier today, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a single-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 2 near Liberty Hill Road. The crash claimed the life of 68-year-old Michael Coleman of Homer.  The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero, driven by Coleman, …

Bernice – On Friday, July 25, 2025, shortly before3:00 p.m., Troopers with Louisiana State PoliceTroop F began investigating a single-vehiclefatal crash on U.S. Hwy 167 just south of LouisianaHwy 2. The crash claimed the life of 69-year-oldDavid Voorhies of Woodville, Mississippi.The preliminary investigation revealed thatVoorhies was driving a 2008 Honda motorcyclenorth on U.S. Hwy 167. For reasons still under investigation,the …

An LSU running backhas suddenly transferred toSouthern amid an ongoinglegal issueFormer LSU running backTrey Holly has enrolled atSouthern as a walk-on, ateam spokesperson confirmedTuesday night.Holly participated in theJaguars’ first preseason footballpractice Tuesday night, accordingto WVLA-TV. Southern coachTerrence Graves told reportersthat Holly is eligible to play.

MICHIGAN MAN JAILEDAFTER ROAD RAGE INCIDENTTURNS VIOLENTOn July 5, 2025, atapproximately 1:41 PM, UnionParish Sheriff’s Office deputiesresponded to a battery complainton Hwy 2 near the Antiochcommunity in Farmerville,Louisiana, following a suspectedroad rage incident.

In July 2025, Union Parish Sheriff’s Officedeputies responded to a critical call involving aperson with a severe, self-inflicted injury withinUnion Parish. Upon arrival, they encountered acombative individual resisting medical aid. Withgreat composure, deputies performed criticalinterventions, including applying tourniquets,to stabilize the individual, while other deputiescoordinated efforts to secure the chaotic scene.