Bienville Parish burn ban lifted
Due to the recent rainfall, the current burn ban has been lifted. However, parish authorities will continue to monitor conditions and if necessary reimplement the burn ban at a later date. Be responsible with burning. Clear around the location to be burned, keep a water source available, and stay with the fire at all times. Also, any large fires or acreage, provide proper notification to the Sheriff’s Office.
Inmate escapes from APSO DC-1 in Marksville
A male Louisiana Department of Corrections offender escaped from custody at the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office DC-1 facility in Marksville on Saturday, Nov. 7, at approximately 8:30 p.m.
The inmate in question is Artavien Lowayne Darnelle Green. Information on Green is as follows.
-Age: 20 years of age (Date of Birth: November 18, 2005)
-Race: Black
-Sex: Male
-Height: 5 feet 8 inches
-Weight: 130 pounds
-Eye Color: Brown
-Last Known Address: 5403 Weaver Road, Lake Charles, Louisiana
The individual is an active Louisiana Department of Corrections inmate serving time for Aggravated Second Degree Battery. Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies, tracking teams, and investigators are currently on scene and actively searching the surrounding vicinity.
Anyone who observes suspicious activity or has information regarding the whereabouts of this individual is urged to immediately contact APSO. For emergencies, always dial 911. For non-emergencies, you may contact our main office at (318) 253-4000.
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Part of Princeton in Bossier Parish
Bossier Parish Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 1 issued a boil water advisory Tuesday, Nov. 10, for a portion of the Village Water System in Princeton. The advisory affects customers along Highway 614, from the 1500 block to Frank Staton Boulevard and east to Hunter’s Crossing Subdivision. Parish officials said the advisory was issued after high-service pump breakers tripped, causing a brief loss of water pressure before the pumps were restored. Residents should boil water for at least one minute before drinking, cooking, brushing teeth or preparing food. Water samples will be tested by the Louisiana Department of Health. The advisory will remain in effect until testing confirms the water is safe and officials announce it has been lifted.
LA Tech, BPCC team to give students clear pathways to bachelor’s degrees
Louisiana Tech and Bossier Parish Community College have established an Education Pathway Partnership Agreement that streamlines the transfer process and provides students with advising and transfer information to help them reach their academic goals.
The recent agreement creates pathways to several bachelor’s degrees in Tech’s College of Education and Human Sciences, including psychology, human development and family science, kinesiology and health science, elementary education, secondary education in biology, and secondary education in social studies.
Students can transfer credits from BPCC associate degrees in arts, general studies, or science, including concentrations in social science, general science, natural science, and teaching grades 1-5.
Claiborne Memorial former employee arrested
A former employee of Claiborne Memorial Medical Center (CMMC) has been arrested on a felony theft charge following an investigation into allegations of falsified work hours, according to the Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Former Claiborne Memorial Medical Center employee arrested on felony theft charge.
The investigation began October 12, 2026, when an employee of Claiborne Memorial Medical Center contacted the Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office to report a suspected theft.
Investigators subsequently launched an inquiry into the allegations and determined that a former hospital employee had allegedly reported hours that were not actually worked, resulting in compensation for time investigators believe had not been earned.
On October 29, a Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office detective obtained an arrest warrant through the Second Judicial District Court. Judge Glen Fallin authorized the warrant for Dakota Faulk of Claiborne Parish on a charge of felony theft under Louisiana Revised Statute 14:67.
According to the sheriff’s office, Faulk voluntarily surrendered to authorities on November 3, 2026, at the Claiborne Parish Detention Center, where Faulk was booked and incarcerated.
Winn Parish Fire District 3 reimplements burn ban effective November 10 due to increased fire danger
Winn Parish Fire District No. 3 has announced the reinstatement of a burn ban effective Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 4 p.m., citing increased wildfire concerns associated with an approaching cold front.
According to the fire district’s announcement, the burn ban includes all outside burning and will remain in effect until further notice.
The decision comes as weather conditions are expected to become more favorable for the rapid spread of outdoor fires, particularly with gusty winds and low humidity accompanying a cold front forecast to move into the region Thursday.
Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office responds to reported school shooter threat
The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported school shooter threat after receiving notification from Vernon E911 on Nov. 9 at approximately 2:20 p.m. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a local resident reported receiving a text message indicating a possible threat involving a shooter at a school.
Authorities determined that the message originated from a phone number traced to a burner cell phone in the New Orleans area. The phone was serviced by a third-party provider.
The Vernon Parish School Board issued appropriate notifications throughout the school district, and all School Resource Officers were notified of the reported threat. Additional law enforcement personnel were immediately dispatched to area schools.
Volunteer firefighter charged with aggravated and simple arson
RICHLAND PARISH – Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal (SFM) investigators arrested 41-year-old Bradley Antley of Mangham on November 9, 2026, in connection with a series of 22 intentionally set fires
throughout Richland Parish dating back to August. Antley faces one count of Aggravated Arson and 21 counts of Simple Arson.
SFM investigators responded to the most recent incident, a November 4, 2026, tractor shed fire, and determined it was intentionally set. Through investigative work, the SFM identified Antley, a volunteer firefighter with the Archibald-Alto Fire Protection District, as a suspect. Further Investigation revealed Antley set the fires and then responded to them with his department.