Avoyelles Journal · Lake Charles, LA
Victim's family questions notification; newspaper seeks officials' response The search for an inmate who escaped from Detention Center 1 has extended to Lake Charles, where deputies found an unoccupied truck believed connected to him. Artavien Lowayne Darnell Green, 20, of Lake Charles, escaped at approximately 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, according to the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office. Calcasieu Parish deputies located the truck near Third Avenue and Third Street on Nov. 8. Green was serving a nine-year sentence following a guilty plea in connection with a 2023 Halloween party shooting that wounded six teenagers, according to KPLC. The latest public reporting reviewed by the newspaper Nov. 10 described an ongoing search. His apprehension had not been independently confirmed. Meanwhile, the family of shooting victim Dereka Bell is questioning how victims were notified of the escape. In a Nov. 9 KPLC report, her parents, Beulah and T.J.
The Leadville Herald · Lake Charles, LA
Lake County Clerk and Recorder Tracy Lauritzen swears in Jeffery Edmonds as the new coroner following Alexander Krieg’s resignation at the end of October. (Photo courtesy of Elsa Tharp) The Lake County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution renaming the Lake County Skate Park as the Donny Lama Skate Park, swore in Jeffery Edmonds as the new county coroner and approved a memorandum of understanding between the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and the National Insurance Crime Bureau during a special session on Wednesday, Nov. 4.The commissioners approved a resolution that renamed the skate park at Huck Finn Park to the Donny "Lama" Conner II Skate Park, named after a local icon who championed the skateboarding scene in the county.Donald Conner II, also known as the Donny Lama, founded the Blaze the Belt longboard race on the Mineral Belt Trail. The event raised funds to repair the previous skate park in conjunction with the Lake County Recreation Department.
News Leader · Dequincy, LA
Nearby: Dequincy, LABy Pamela Sleezer A former Beauregard Parish deputy has been identified as the driver in a fatal crash that claimed the lives of a Sulphur couple over the weekend. Dylan Havens, 26, was arrested Friday night and charged with two counts of vehicular homicide, careless operation, and speeding after Louisiana State Police say he rear-ended a vehicle on La. 389 in DeQuincy, causing fatal injuries to both passengers. Havens was off duty when the crash occurred. Sheriff Mark Herford said that as of Tuesday morning, Havens has been terminated and is no longer an employee of the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office. “It is with great sadness and disappointment that I have to inform the public that one of my deputies was involved in the fatal wreck,” Herford said in an official statement released over the weekend.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Cameron, LA
Nearby: Cameron, LACAMERON PARISH, La., Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Bayou Gas Storage, LLC has begun construction at its natural gas storage project in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, launching site work on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, shortly after receiving a Limited Notice…
Orange Leader · Orange, TX
Nearby: Orange, TXWith those soulful brown eyes and that adorable face, Buck is ready to steal your heart! This handsome boy is around two years old and is a friendly, fun-loving fellow who hasn’t met a stranger. He loves making new doggy friends, has a serious weakness for jerky treats, and turns into a four-legged race car when he gets a chance to stretch his legs outside his kennel. Buck has plenty of love, energy, and tail wags to share. Now all he needs is someone to share them with. Buck is waiting for his forever home at the Pinehurst Animal Shelter in Orange, Texas. For more information or to meet this sweet boy, contact Traci’s Texas Tails on Facebook or call 409-998-2614.
Orange Leader · Orange, TX
Nearby: Orange, TXThe man killed in an auto-pedestrian accident that occurred Nov. 6 has been identified as 35-year-old Joseph Hesse of Louisiana. The City of Orange Police Department responded to a reported auto-pedestrian accident Nov. 6 at approximately 10:33 a.m., on Interstate 10 westbound near the Simmons Drive overpass. Upon arrival, officers located a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle. Hesse was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Judge Chad Jenkins. An autopsy was ordered. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. The circumstances surrounding the accident remain under investigation by the City of Orange Police Department’s Detective Division.
The Daily Iberian · Grant, LA
Nearby: Grant, LABENTLEY – The hard-hunting, outdoors-loving Hensgens family in Grant Parish has one more deer to its credit following a hunt in mid-October, a meaningful addition because it was the second deer and first-ever buck for young Haddon Hensgens. Haddon, who celebrated his eighth birthday Nov. 5, cradled his .243-caliber Winchester Model 70 lever action rifle, aimed and squeezed the trigger while in a lock-in deer stand after seeing the 6-point buck. In the deer stand with him were his father, New Iberia native Heath Hensgens of Benton, and Eli, the oldest of Heath and Allyson Collins Hensgens’ six children. They settled in to start their deer hunt around 4:30 p.m. Oct. 16, the elder Hensgens said a few weeks later, recalling yet another memorable outing with sons and daughters. Almost two hours passed while the hunters, young and old, appreciated the time to connect with nature, to renew a tradition on the family’s second or third hunt of the season. They saw a few does, then a few spikes.
The Port Arthur News · Groves, TX
Nearby: Groves, TXOct. 28 Robert Lafleur Sr., 76, was arrested for warrants in the 6300 block of Hogaboom. Illegal dumping was reported in the 5500 block of West Washington. Oct. 29 Jynifer Rodriguez, 36, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance in the 5200 block of Texas 73. Forgery was reported in the 4800 block of Twin City Highway. Oct. 30 Makara Kan, 43, was arrested for fail to identify giving false/ fictitious information and criminal trespass in the 4100 block of Main. Assault causes bodily injury was reported in the 4900 block of Doyle. Burglary of a building was reported in the 6700 block of Gulfway Drive. Oct. 31 Alexis Pina, 33, was arrested for evading arrest/detention, resisting arrest, search or transport, and warrants in the 3300 block of Cleveland. Jesalen Martinez, 19, was arrested for interfere with public duties in the 3300 block of Cleveland. Helena Barrier, 45, was arrested for public intoxication in the 6100 block of Gulfway Drive. Nov.
The Port Arthur News · Port Neches, TX
Nearby: Port Neches, TXA Port Arthur man who allegedly ran over and killed a man was indicted by a Jefferson County grand jury this week. Dekovin Keith Flanagan Jr., now 22, in the Aug. 16 death of 68-year-old Frank Cameron Imhoff of Nederland. The incident occurred at Central Maxi Storage in Port Neches. Police in Port Neches received the call of a man’s body found at about 2 p.m. Sunday at Central Maxi-Storage, 855 Ridgewood Drive. The victim’s body was in the drive between two sets of storage buildings and near his storage unit on the North side of the storage complex. His truck and trailer were located on the South side of the storage complex, near a damaged fence. Surveillance video showed Imhoff was loading items onto his trailer. The suspect walked by then ran around the building and jumped into the bed of the truck. The suspect reportedly opened and entered an unoccupied storage unit, left the spot then ran and jumped on the hood of the truck and into the driver’s seat and began to drive away.
The Port Arthur News · Port Arthur, TX
Nearby: Port Arthur, TXA Port Arthur man is dead and a woman seriously injured in a three vehicle crash Nov. 6 in the 4500 block of Gulfway Drive. An officer patrolling the area arrived on scene shortly after the collision occurred. The preliminary investigation revealed that a Nissan passenger vehicle was attempting to make a westbound turn from the 1600 block of Trinity Avenue when it was struck by an eastbound Ford pickup truck, according to information from Port Arthur Police Department. The driver of the Nissan was identified as 46-year-old Korey Dekovan Landry, of Port Arthur. Landry sustained fatal injuries as a result of the collision and was pronounced dead. A female passenger traveling in the Nissan sustained critical injuries and was airlifted from the scene for medical treatment. The driver and passenger of the Ford pickup truck also sustained serious injuries as a result of the collision. Port Arthur Police Chief Tim Duriso said the truck also struck a second vehicle.
The Port Arthur News · Port Arthur, TX
Nearby: Port Arthur, TXChance from Port Arthur asks- Officer Antoine, I enjoy the column and I’m able to catch your radio show every Tuesday as well. My son was driving his friend’s car and he was stopped by a police officer for a violation he committed. But while addressing the reason he was stopped, it was also discovered the vehicle didn’t have insurance. May I inform you the owner of the vehicle was in the passenger seat during the entire encounter? My question is if the owner was present, why did my son get the ticket for no insurance? This doesn’t seem fair or right to me. It wasn’t my son’s responsibility to insure the vehicle. Can you clear this up for me? Thanks and I’ll be listening Tuesday. Answer- Good question Chance! I’m sure we’ve all done something similar to this, driven someone’s vehicle without assuring the vehicle is currently covered with at least the state minimum liability insurance. Taking this step for granted could cause us to be in the same position your son was in.
The Port Arthur News · Nederland, TX
Nearby: Nederland, TXWANDA LOTT Wanda Lott, 92, of Nederland passed away November 5, 2026. Service arrangements are with Melancon~Levingston Funeral Home in Nederland. BERTIE ELIZABETH SEITZ Bertie Elizabeth Seitz, 95, of Bridge City passed away on November 7, 2026. Service arrangements are with Melancon~Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches. ROBERT “BOBBY” JOSEPH HUARD Robert “Bobby” Joseph Huard, 80, of Groves passed away November 4, 2026. Clayton Thompson Funeral Home. LEONA MARIE BRITTAIN Leona Marie Brittain, 95, of Port Neches passed away October 28, 2026. Service arrangements are with Melancon~Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches. JANISE DRODDY LEBOUEF Janise Droddy LeBouef, 69, of Bridge City passed away November 3, 2026. Service arrangements are with Melancon~Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. ROSEMARY ROY Rosemary Roy, 94, of Port Arthur passed away August 31, 2026. Service arrangements are with Melancon~Levingston Funeral Home in Nederland.
The Port Arthur News · Nederland, TX
Nearby: Nederland, TXOct. 26 Chancey Chanel McCurry, 35, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and warrant other agency in the 100 block of North 12th Street. Hannah Nicole Fennell, 20, was arrested for public intoxication by minor and assault peace officer/judge in the 1000 block of Avenue B. Wyatt Kaden Hammer, 22, was arrested for warrant other agency in the 1600 block of FM 365. Alex Louis Pellerin, 63, was arrested for disorderly conduct by loud and profane language and interfere with public duties. Insurance fraud was reported in the 1000 block of Highway 69. Fraudulent use/possession of identification information was reported in the 600 block of South 12th Street. Oct. 27 An information report was made in the 700 block of South 37th Street. Oct. 28 Criminal mischief was reported in the 400 block of Shannon Lane. Oct. 29 Criminal mischief was reported in the 1800 block of Nederland Avenue. Theft was reported in the 1300 block of Avenue K.