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A Chatham resident was killed in a Jackson Parish accident early Friday afternoon. On April 19 shortly before 2:00 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop F investigated a single-vehicle fatal crash on LA 146 near Nig-Dorsey Road. The crash claimed the life of 82 year-old Geneva Williams of Chatham. The crash involved a 2016 Nissan Sentra, driven by 37 year-old Brittney Williams, traveling east on LA-146. The Nissan ran off the right side of the road and struck a tree. Geneva Williams, who was properly restrained in the front passenger seat of the Nissan, was pronounced dead at the scene. Brittney Williams, who was properly restrained, received moderate injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Although impairment is not suspected, routine toxicology samples were collected and will be submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation. Louisiana is number one in the country for cases of chlamydia, according to recent data from the Louisiana Department of Health. In 2022 the state moved up to the number one spot from the number three spot in 2021. In 2022, there were a total of 36,200 cases of chlamydia reported. Also in 2022, there were 1,649,716 cases of chlamydia reported nationwide, making it the most common sexually transmitted infection that year. In 2022, the chlamydia case rate in Louisiana was 46 percent higher than the national case rate of 495 per 100,000 people. In northwest Louisiana, the case rate was 344.8 cases per 100,000 residents. In the northwest Louisiana region in 2022, there were 344.8 cases of chlamydia reported per 100,000 residents. Medical experts advise that everyone get tested annually, especially if they have had different sexual partners in the past three to six months. They also remind people that chlamydia could transfer to babies and can lead to birth defects and even death. A Sabine Parish woman was arrested near Natchitoches last week on drug charges. Deputies with the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office were patrolling on University Parkway when they stopped a 2016 Kia for a traffic violation. While speaking with the driver, Kierra Armstrong, 18, of Many, deputies noticed a strong smell of marijuana. A small of amount of suspected marijuana and weighing scales were seized. Armstrong also had about 7.9 grams of suspected crack cocaine and 23.5 suspected ecstasy tablets in her shirt pocket. Armstrong was arrested and booked into the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center for one count of possession of CDS Schedule II crack cocaine with intent to distribute and one count of possession of CDS Schedule I ecstasy with intent to distribute. She remains in jail awaiting bond at this time. The seized evidence will be submitted to the crime lab for analysis. Two passengers who were with her in the vehicle were released at the scene. A Marksville man was killed in an Avoyelles Parish crash late Thursday night. On April 11, at about 10:00 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a fatal crash on Louisiana Highway 1 at Beauregard Landry Road. This crash killed a pedestrian, identified as 45 year-old Ricky Augustine of Marksville. The initial investigation revealed that Augustine was walking in the roadway when he was struck by a southbound 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. As a result, Augustine sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead. Routine toxicology tests are pending, and the crash remains under investigation. Gasoline prices in Louisiana have surged by 3.2 cents per gallon over the past week, reaching an average of $3.13 per gallon, according to the latest data from GasBuddy’s survey of 2,436 stations across the state. This increase marks a 14.1 cent-per-gallon hike compared to prices a month ago but remains 12.2 cents lower than prices recorded a year ago. Meanwhile, the national average price of diesel has also seen a notable increase, rising by 3.1 cents per gallon to $4.02. GasBuddy’s price reports reveal that Louisiana’s cheapest gas station was priced at $2.67 per gallon, while the most expensive station charged $3.99 per gallon, reflecting a significant difference of $1.32 per gallon between the two. The lowest and highest prices recorded in the state were both $2.67 and $3.99 per gallon, respectively. Across the nation, the average price of gasoline has climbed by 6.5 cents per gallon over the past week, reaching $3.57 per gallon. The increase represents a 17.1 cent-per-gallon rise compared to prices a month ago, although it remains 0.8 cents lower than prices recorded a year ago. GasBuddy’s data, compiled from over 11 million weekly price reports covering more than 150,000 gas stations nationwide, highlights the recent upward trend in fuel prices. The U.S. saw a big growth in jobs in March 2024, with the number reaching over 300,000. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released a recorded employment situation on April 5 - announcing that employment rose by 303,000 in March across the country. According to the summary, the country saw job gains in healthcare, government and construction industries. President and CEO Will Green of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry said the state needs to improve on developing skills; depending on the needs of industries largely based in a specific region. The state business association says its efforts to expand their labor force resulted in Senate Bill 293, which will provide a primary point of contact for workforce solutions. The summary from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics also included that the number of "discouraged workers" sat at 337,000 in March 2024 - believing no jobs were available for them. |
Winn Parish Sheriff's Department Arrest Report 4-11-24 - Jennifer Coker Roberts, Oakdale, LA, Failure to appear Rickey Metton Brown, Dodson, LA, Four counts of failure to appear Tyrone L. Perry, Natchitoches, LA, Failure to appear Marcus T. Ford, Winnfield, LA, Armed robbery, accessory to armed robbery 4-13-24 - Jorgi A. Capps, Georgetown, LA, Simple battery, simple assault, disturbing the peace 4-14-24 - Jared Adams, Sulphur, LA, Simple battery Winnfield Police Department Arrest Report4-11-24 - Wilbur D. Beard, Jr., Winnfield, LA, Direct contempt of court, simple robbery Wilbur Beard, III, Winnfield, LA, Illegal possession of stolen items 4-12-24 - Presley Scallion, Goldonna, LA, Direct contempt of court 4-13-24 - Xavier Wyatt, Winnfield, LA, Remaining after being forbidden 4-15-24 - Angela M. Brice, Winnfield, LA, Accessory to armed robbery 4-16-24 - Heather L. Johns, Winnfield, LA, Three counts of direct contempt of court Edward Powell, Winnfield, LA, Two counts of direct contempt of court Northwestern State University will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on April 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall. The fee is $45.00 for the session. Participants will learn the art of painting using step-by-step instructions to create a painting. Students will paint "Rustic Angel." No special or prior skills are required. Children ages 7 – 12 years old are allowed to enroll, but a parent must accompany the child the entire class. Parents do not have to enroll unless they take part. All supplies are included. For more information or to register, visit checkout.nsula.edu or call (800) 376-2422.The Winn Ranger District of the Kisatchie National Forest will host the 20th Annual Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 1. Activities will be at the Bombing Range Pond, located 7 miles west of Winnfield on Highway 84 West. All children age 2 through 12 are invited to participate. Each child who participates will receive a prize. For more information, persons may call 628-4664. Northwestern State University will offer two sessions of a driver education course in June and July. The first session will be taught on June 3 through June 6. The deadline to register is May 17. A mandatory parent meeting will be on May 21 at 6 p.m. in South Hall on the NSU campus. The second session will be held on July 8 through 11. The deadline to register is June 21. A mandatory parent meeting will be on June 25 at 6 p.m. in South Hall at NSU. The course includes 30 hours of classroom instruction and at least eight hours of practice driving. Participants will receive a certificate verifying successful completion of the course. Proof of age must be supplied for those taking the course. Persons must be 15 years old on or before April 2 to enroll in the class. For more information or to register, visit checkout.nsula.edu or call (800) 376-2422 or (318) 357-6355. The next meeting of the Louisiana Crime Victims Reparations Board will be on Tuesday, May 14, at 9:00 a.m., at the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement Office, at 602 North Fifth Street in Baton Rouge. The public is invited to attend this meeting, and assistance will be provided to those who need special accommodations in order to attend this meeting. For more information, persons may call 225.342.1500 |