On 1/20/2026, UPSO deputies responded to a report of a stabbing at an apartment complex residence inside the city limits of Bernice. Upon arrival at the scene, deputies located a male victim suffering from multiple cut wounds, who was seriously bleeding. Deputies immediately rendered first aid until an ambulance could arrive, and the patient was transported to a local facility. 

 Spearsville native LaShandria (Shan) D. Jackson-Cheeks was officially promoted to Chief Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force on January 6, 2026, achieving the highest enlisted rank in the United States Air Force.  Chief Master Sergeant is the highest enlisted rank attainable in the Air Force, earned by only 1% of Airmen. The rank reflects exceptional leadership, professionalism, and …

 Reeves Memorial Medical Center Opens State-of-the-Art Hospital in Bernice on February 1  Bernice, LA— Reeves Memorial Medical Center (RMMC) will open its new hospital on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 7:00 a.m., expanding access to healthcare for patients in Bernice, Union Parish, and communities across the region.  Located at 100 Medical Park