Washington Parish Jail Bookings for June 23, 2026

Quinterrius Watson (age 17 with no address listed) was booked on the charges of Criminal Damage, Criminal Trespass, Criminal Mischief/Driving Nails Into Trees, and Theft Less Than 1000 by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Patrick Mizell (age 51 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Possession of Schedule II Drugs by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Valire Holt (age 60 with no address listed) was booked on the charges of Criminal Damage to Property by Defacing With Graffiti, Terrorizing, and Criminal Trespass by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $25000.00.

Phillip Hunt (age 64 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Simple Burglary and Criminal Trespass by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page.

Today   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between noon and 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight   Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Thursday   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. 

Thursday Night   A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Friday   Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.

Friday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Obituary

John "Dub" W. Stafford 

October 22, 1935 — June 22, 2026

Obituary

Colleen L. Strickland 

February 2, 1952 — June 21, 2026

Liberty Tree Dedication is July 1st

 

Obituary

Gayla Donne Archer Grant

September 4, 1948 - June 20, 2026

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for June 22, 2026

James Liverett (age 62) was booked on the charges of Fugitive, Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear (2 counts), and Issuing Worthless Checks by the Pearl River Police Department.

Donnie Floyd (age 45) was booked on the charges of Fugitive and Possession of Firearm or Carrying Concealed Weapon by the Slidell Police Department.

Jennifer Magee (age 42) was booked on the charge of Parole Violation by Probation and Parole.

Danielle Singleton (age 45) was booked on the charges of Surrender of Defendant/Bondsman Off Bond and Contempt of Court by Bondsman.

Kelden Barnes (age 34) was booked on the charge of Violation of Protection Order by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Marquayle Jackson (age 33) was booked on charge(s) not listed by Probation and Parole.

Kenneth Baszler (age 41) was booked on the charges of Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness and Criminal Trespass by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Gatlin Loup (age 29) was booked on the charge of Disturbing the Peace/Simple Assault by the Covington Police Department.

Jennifer Ramirez (age 48) was booked on the charges of Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness, Criminal Trespass, and Battery of a Dating Partner by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

LSU AgCenter Will Hold Blueberry Pruning Demonstration

News Release

Do you want to learn how to prune your blueberry plants? The LSU AgCenter will hold a blueberry
pruning demonstration at the Hammond Research Station (21549 Old Covington Hwy, Hammond) at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. We’ll talk about how to prune plants that have been cared for on a regular basis as well as ones that have been neglected. 

Blueberry varieties, planting, and other aspects of their care will also be addressed. In the event of inclement weather, a presentation will take place indoors. 

Contact Horticulture Agent Dr. Mary Helen Ferguson (mhferguson@agcenter.lsu.edu or 985-277-1850) if you have questions. For accommodations for persons with disabilities, please contact Mary Helen at least one week before the event. 

The LSU AgCenter and LSU provide equal opportunities in programs and employment.

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for June 22, 2026

Michael Harrison (age 32 with Hattiesburg, Ms. address) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole and Failure to Appear by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Ashton Mizell (age 17 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Theft of a Motor Vehicle 5000-25000 by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Bryan Hillman (age 35 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Aggravated Assault With a Firearm by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page.

Today   A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind around 5 mph.

Tonight   A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

Wednesday   A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. 

Wednesday Night   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Thursday   A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Thursday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Remains of Missing Man Found in St. Helena Parish

On December 3, 2021, we reported that the St. Helena Parish Sheriff's Office was asking the public to help find a missing person, 46 year-old Keith Travis Madison, Sr. and was offering a reward of $5000.00 for information. Madison had been last seen walking on Hall & Lindsey Road on the evening of November 27, 2021.  

On May 5, 2026, the St. Helena Parish Sheriff’s Office received a report of human remains in a wooded area off of Hall and Lindsey Rd. Detectives responded to the scene and observed a partial human skeleton. A search of the area was conducted and the remains were recovered and submitted to the LSU FACES Lab for assistance with identification and trauma analysis. The FACES Lab submitted a DNA sample to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab. The results came back to be the remains of Keith Madison, Sr. At this time, the manner of death is undetermined.  

Anyone with any information on the disappearance or death of Keith Madison, Sr., please contact the St. Helena Parish Sheriff’s Office at 225-222-4413. 

Obituary

Creig Conrad

October 6, 1965 - June 19, 2026

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for June 21, 2026

Alex Alvarado (age 21) was booked on the charges of DWI and Careless Operation by the Louisiana State Police.

Carlos Rodriguez (age 41) was booked on the charges of Careless Operation, Maximum Speed Limit, Open Container in Motor Vehicle, and Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated by the Causeway Bridge Police.

Miles Clute (age 18) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Schedule I, Drug Paraphernalia, and Improper Lane Use by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Casie Savoie (age 41) was booked on the charges of DWI and Careless Operation by the Louisiana State Police.

Brandi Wilson (age 43) was booked on the charge of Possession of Schedule II by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Tameta James (age 53) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Hannah Ramos (age 31) was booked on the charges of DWI, Improper Lane Use, and Open Container in Motor Vehicle by the Louisiana State Police.

John Esperance (age 28) was booked on the charges of DWI and Improper Lane Use by the Louisiana State Police.

Keenan Daniels (age 33) was booked on the charges of DWI, Careless Operation, and Driving Under Suspension by the Causeway Bridge Police.

Jalen Hamilton (age 27) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Illegal Carrying of Weapon, Possession of a Firearm by Convicted Felon, Possession of Schedule I, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting an Officer, and Pedestrian on Highway/Interstate by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

William Isemann (age 41) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment by the Slidell Police Department.

Keundrae Roberts (age 34) was booked on the charges of Illegal Carrying of Weapon, Possession of Firearm or Carrying Concealed Weapon, Possession of Schedule I, Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driver Must Be Licensed, and No Taillights by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Dennis Berry (age 20) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court, Unauthorized Use of Moveable, and Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

George Renaker (age 45) was booked on the charge of Resisting a Police Officer With Force or Violence by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Kendell Hughes (age 26) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Jacolby Dotey (age 31) was booked on the charges of DWI and Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle by the Louisiana State Police.

Angelle Powell (age 23) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery and Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Lindsey Hebert (age 29) was booked on the charges of DWI and Open Container in Motor Vehicle by the Louisiana State Police.

Quintrell Bennett (age 28) was booked on the charge of Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for June 20-21, 2026

Matthew Stevens (age 39 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Simple Burglary and Criminal Trespass by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Andrew Freeman (age 32 with Angie, La. address) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Thomas Davis (age 44 with Angie, La. address) was booked on the charges of Speeding 21-30 Over Limit and Driving While Intoxicated by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $2500.00.

John Sandifer (age 48 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Hit and Run, Failure to Appear, and Fugitie Other Jurisdiction by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

William Brown (age 34 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Domestic Violence Battery Violence (2nd Offense), Domestic Abuse/Child Endangerment, and Failure to Appear by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond information incomplete at this time.

Ajani James (age 18 with Columbia, Ms. address) was booked on the charges of Fugitive Other Jurisdiction and Possession of a Stolen Firearm by the Bogalusa Police Department.

Robert Weare (age 52 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Attempted 2nd Degree Murder and Attempted 1st Degree Murder by the Franklinton Police Department and Failure to Pay Old Fine by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Jonathan Witham (age 33 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Resisting an Officer, Child Desertion (2 counts), and False Communication With Intent to Cause an Emergency Response (Misuse of 911) by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Kendrick Peters (age 46 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Special Restrictions on Lamps, Resisting a Police Officer With Force or Violence, and Attempted Battery on Officer by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Ta'Brylon Buchanan (age 19 with no address listed) was booked on the charges of Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Illegal Carrying of Weapon, and Resisting an Officer by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Edward Whitney (age 48 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Fugitive Other Jurisdiction, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, and Possession of Marijuana by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Eric Causey (age 41 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Entry on or Remaining in Places or on Land After Being Forbidden by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Crash Claims Lives of 22-Year-Old From Tylertown and 14-Year-Old From Kentwood

Saturday (June 20, 2026) morning, at approximately 11:35 a.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a single-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 9 near Louisiana Highway 518. The crash claimed the lives of 22-year-old Katie Barber of Tylertown, MS., and 14-year-old Benson Brady of Kentwood.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2022 Ram pick-up truck was traveling south on Louisiana Highway 9. For reasons still under investigation, the Ram exited the roadway and collided with a tree. Barber, who was a passenger in the Ram and properly restrained at the time of the crash, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Brady, who was a passenger and properly restrained, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Ram and two passengers, who were properly restrained, sustained moderate injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Impairment on the part of the driver is not suspected; however, standard toxicology samples were taken and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.

Click here for more information from the Keeping Up With Kentwood Facebook page

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page.

Today   Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight   Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday   Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

Wednesday   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for June 20, 2026

Joseph Bowers (age 43) was booked on the charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Failure to Stop/Yield, and Open Container in Vehicle by the Mandeville Police Department.

Brittany Yearwood (age 33) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule III CDS, Drug Paraphernalia, Illegal Use of CDS in Presence of Persons Under, Improper Lane Usage, and Windshields Required by the Covington Police Department.

Eddieshawn Smith (age 47) was booked on the charge of Resisting an Officer by Refusing to Identify by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Julia Hotaling (age 30) was booked on the charges of DWI and Improper Lane Use by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Denise Walters (age 59) was booked on the charges of DWI, Open Container in Vehicle, and Careless Operation by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Blayne Lacoste (age 24) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Strangulation by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Lawrence Hamilton (age 33) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Johnny Richard (age 27) was booked on the charge of Illegal Possession of Stolen Things by the Covington Police Department.

Sheila Godwin (age 46) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Efren Flores (age 40) was booked on the charges of Operating While Intoxicated (2nd Offense), Improper Lane Use, and General Speed Law by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Crystal Ezell (age 50) was booked on the charge of Nonconsensual Disclosure of Private Information by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Casey McGee (age 40) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Thomas Fournier (age 31) was booked on the charge of Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Alexis Fife (age 23) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II and Possession of Schedule III CDS by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Chris Dufrense (age 40) was booked on the charge of Driving Under Suspension for Certain Prior Offenses by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Obituary

Yashica Bickham

April 19, 1973 — June 18, 2026

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for June 19, 2026

Andrew Toney (age 47) was booked on the charges of Theft, Entry on or Remaining in Places or on Land After Being Forbidden, and Fugitive by the Slidell Police Department.

Kendrick Powell (age 20) was booked on the charge of Battery of a Dating Partner by the St Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Benjamin Bush (age 31) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Kennedy Myers (age not shown) was booked on the charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Schedule II by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Hunter Ramirez (age 28) was booked on the charges of Unauthorized Possession or Consumption of Alcohol and Open Container in Motor Vehicle by the Covington Police Department.

Sal Lucurto (age 22) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Jonathan Miles (age 33) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Allen Bell (age 48) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Dudley Bell (age 66) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Schedule III, Illegal Carrying of Weapon, and Drug Paraphernalia by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Josephine Bell (age 65) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Schedule III, and Drug Paraphernalia by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Leann Simon (age 40) was booked on the charge of Second Degree Cruelty to Juveniles by the 22nd Judicial Court

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page.

Today   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between noon and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight   Increasing clouds, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.

Monday   Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday   Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night   A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

Obituary

George Emilien Arceneaux

January 8, 1933  -  June 19, 2026

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for June 18-19, 2026

Coddey Williams (age 41 with Lucedale, Ms. address) was booked on the charges of Driving While Intoxicated (4th Offense), No License Plate, Failure to Change/Secure Registration, and Drivers License Not on Person by the Louisiana State Police. Bond set at $150000.00.

Michaela Wilson (age 32 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of General Speed Law and Resisting Arrest by Flight by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond information available.

Tommy Clark (age 67 with Angie, La. address) was booked on the charge of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page.

Today   A 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

Sunday   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.

Monday   Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Louisiana Supreme Court Associate Justice William H. Burris Takes the Oath of Office

On Wednesday (July 17, 2026), Justice William H. Burris took the oath of office as Associate Justice of the First Supreme Court District, Louisiana Supreme Court. The First Judicial District includes portions of Orleans, Livingston, St. Tammany, St. Bernard, Washington, and Tangipahoa Parishes.

A native of Franklinton, Louisiana, Justice Burris earned a bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University and a juris doctor degree, magna cum laude, from Southern University Law Center. He began his legal career as an attorney in Baton Rouge, then entered private practice before joining the 22nd Judicial District Court in 2018.

As chief judge of the 22nd JDC, Justice Burris presided over general jurisdiction matters. From 2018 to 2020, he oversaw the Washington Parish Adult Drug Court. From 2020 until his election to the Supreme Court, he managed the 22nd JDC Reentry Court, focusing on offender rehabilitation and workforce development.

Justice Burris has served in the House of Delegates for the Louisiana Bar Association. He was an Executive Board member of the Louisiana District Judges Association and has served as chair of the LDJA/DOC Joint Committee. He also served as President of the Franklinton Chamber of Commerce. Justice Burris is an ordained deacon at First Baptist Church in Franklinton. He is married to Lacy Caine Burris, and they are the proud parents of two children.

The former Chief Judge of the 22nd Judicial District Court succeeds former Associate Justice William J. Crain, who retired effective December 2025, following his appointment to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. First Circuit Court of Appeal Judge Allison H. Penzato, who served as Supreme Court Justice pro tempore since December 2025, has returned to full service at the First Circuit Court of Appeal.

Obituary

Helen Smith Towne

12/28/1925 - 06/12/2026

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for June 18, 2026

Amanda Anderson (age 43) was booked on the charges of Theft, Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Schedule IV, and Drug Paraphernalia by the Slidell Police Department.

Russell Toups (age 51) was booked on the charge of Telephone Communications/Improper Language/Harassment by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Kian Simyari (age 19) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Schedule I, and Established Speed Zones by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Rickey Chain (age 61) was booked on the charges of Possession of Firearm or Carrying Concealed Weapon, Illegal Carrying of Weapon, and Possession of Schedule II by the Covington Police Department.

Shene Sly (age 35) was booked on the charge of Theft 1000-5000 by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Jonathan Nixon (age 20) was booked on the charges of Pedestrian on Highway/Interstate and Negligent Carrying of a Concealed Weapon by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Calvin Mims (age 52) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule III CDS and Improper Turn by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Lucien Bunn (age 53) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Improper Lane Use, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Obituary

Bobby Lavell Overstreet

February 15, 1939 - June 17, 2026

Obituary

Raymond David "Pete" Smith

December 7, 1946 - June 17, 2026

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page.

Juneteenth   A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 109. Southwest wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight   A 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday   A 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night   A 60 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. 

Sunday   A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph. 

Sunday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.

Tropical Disturbances Today

A trough of low pressure (the remnants of Arthur) is located over the southeastern United States. The system is expected to emerge offshore the east coast of the United States later today. Environmental conditions appear to be marginally conducive for some subtropical or tropical development tonight or Saturday as the system moves northeastward at around 20 mph across the Western Atlantic Ocean. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...10 percent.

Arrest Made After Rash of Burglaries in Bogalusa

The Washington Parish Sheriff's reports that on Wednesday (June 17, 2026, 17-year-old Ashtun Wilson of Bogalusa was arrested, after an extensive investigation into recent burglaries, on charges of attempted burglary. Wilson remains in the Washington Parish Jail with a bond set at $15,000.00.

Since May 1, 2026, four burglaries in the vicinity of Borgne Avenue have been reported to WPSO deputies, with several others reported to the Bogalusa Police. 

The investigation is ongoing, and Wilson may receive additional charges. 

WPSO expressed their thanks to the Bogalusa Police Department for their continuous support and collaboration.

If you have any additional information on the burglaries, please call 985-839-3434 and dial 1 to leave a tip. 

Two Men Die by Drowning Near Pearl River

The St Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office reported Wednesday (June 17, 2026) that two men died after being pulled from the water at the Lock One Navigational Canal near Pearl River.

Emergency responders were dispatched to the area after receiving reports that two individuals were unresponsive after entering the water near the lock. Family members who were with the men pulled them from the water before deputies arrived. Deputies and emergency medical personnel immediately began life-saving measures. Both men were transported by ambulance to a local hospital, where they were pronounced dead.

Today (June 18, 2026), St. Tammany Parish Coroner Dr. Christopher Tape reported that the two men have been identified as 67-year-old Richard Robertson of Brandon, MS, and 76-year-old Hugh Parker of Madison, MS, Further, the two perished by drowning and the manner of death was ruled as accidental.     

Obituary

Melvenia Walker Marshall 

September 17, 1940 — June 1, 2026

Obituary

La'Darrus Antoine Brister 

February 26, 1990 — June 11, 2026

Obituary

Willis Lavon Brumfield 

July 28, 1962 — June 6, 2026

Obituary

Freddie Mae Williams

March 14, 1937 — June 12, 2026

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for June 17, 2026

Courtney Holliday (age 23) was booked on the charge of Cruelty to Juveniles by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Dalton Poteet (age 18) was booked on the charge of Telephone Communications/Improper Language/Harassment by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Daniel Peck (age 24) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the U.S. Marshall Service.

Gaynielle Neville (age 65) was booked on the charge of Surrender of Defendant/Bondsman Off Bond by Bondsman.

Dominick Brown (age 28) was booked on the charge of Court Sanction by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Dustin Talley (age 43) was booked on the charge of Court Sanction by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Caleb Barnes (age 20) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Brittney Fowler (age 47) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Christopher Guillot (age 36) was booked on the charge of Tampering With Surveillance (the additional description of the charge is unclear) by the Slidell Police Department.

Trinity Conigliaro (age 23) was booked on the charges of Fugitive and Contempt of Court (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Aliah Vaughn (age 26) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Aggravated Assault by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Mario Granado (age 72) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.             

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Obituary

Martha Tigner Wall

Oct 21, 1942 — Jun 18, 2026

Obituary

Nell  Rose  Caves

May 15, 1958 - June 16, 2026

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for June 17, 2026

Jamie Nunez-Diaz (age 41 with no address listed) was booked on the charges of Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Driving While Intoxicated by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Kevin Freeman (age 39 with a LA address ) was booked on charges of Disturbing the Peace/Loud & Abusive Language, Unlawful Exhibition of Sexually Explicit Material in a Motor Vehicle, and Obscenity(s) by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

James Pike (age 41 with Angie, La. address) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Obstruction of Commerce/Roadway, Aggravated Flight From an Officer, Driving Under Suspension, No Motorcycle Endorsement, and Failure to Change/Secure Registration by the Bogalusa Police Department. Bond information incomplete at this time.

Stanley Gill (age 44 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Parole Violation by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Charlotte Fields (age 40 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Sale Distribution or Possession of Legend Drugs Without Prescription or Order, Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule IV, and Conspiracy to Distribute Schedule II Narcotics by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Anthony Lee (age 38 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court and Simple Battery by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Blaize Rogowski (age 17 with Franklinton, La. address was booked on the charge of Theft of a Motor Vehicle 5000-25000 by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $10000.00.

Ashtun Wilson (age 17 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Attempted Simple Burglary by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Obituary

Betty Sue Dillon Watson

May 13, 1939 - June 16, 2026

Obituary

Sheri Lynn Penton Lindsey

September 27, 1973 - June 11, 2026

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for June 16, 2026

Exzavion Stewart (age 24) was booked on the charge of Theft Less Than 1000 by the Mandeville Police Department.

William McCrory (age 46) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Marcrecia Spurlock (age 37) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Tyrese Batiste (age 25) was booked on the charge of False Communication With Intent to Cause an Emergency Response by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Christopher Price (age 34) was booked on the charges of Theft, Entry on or Remaining in Places or on Land After Being Forbidden, Obscenity, Prohibited Acts/Schedule III Penalties, and Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness by the Covington Police Department.

James Morse (age 49) was booked on the charge of Criminal Trespass by the Covington Police Department.

Mario Tate (age 47) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

John Stallard (age 30) was booked on the charge of Battery of Emergency Room Personnel by the Covington Police Department.

Christopher Williams (age 41) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (3 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Sonya Brown (age 40) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Flash Flood Warning Issued

A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Northwestern St. Tammany Parish, Southeastern Washington Parish and Central Pearl River County until 11:45 AM. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Locations that will experience flash flooding include Bogalusa, Bush, Sun, Crossroads, McNeil, Covington, Poplarville, and Abita Springs.

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page.

Today   A 90 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 5pm. High near 87. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight   A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Juneteenth   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 108. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night   A 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind. 

Saturday   A 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. 

Saturday Night   A 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. 

Tropical Disturbances Today

A trough of low pressure (the remnants of Arthur) is located over the southeastern United States.  Environmental conditions appear marginally conducive for some subtropical or tropical development on Friday or Saturday, as the system moves northeastward at around 15 mph, and emerges offshore the east coast of the United States and into the Western Atlantic Ocean. Heavy rainfall with the potential for widespread and life-threatening flash flooding is likely across portions of the Southeast United States during the next day  or two. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...10 percent.