Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

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New Year's Day   Sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Tonight   Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

Friday   A 30 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

Friday Night   A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday   Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

Saturday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North wind around 5 mph.

Independence Man Arrested for Killing Brother

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) has arrested 58-year-old Vincent Hart of Independence for killing his brother, 48-year-old Dalvis Hart, during an argument. Vincent Hart has been booked on one count of 2nd Degree Murder.

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

Around 5:45 p.m. Tuesday (December 30, 2025) evening, a 911 call came in reporting two men fighting in a parking lot in the 11000 block of Highway 190 in the Hammond area. Shortly after, a second call came in reporting that the argument had escalated to a shooting. Deputies arrived to find the victim suffering from a gunshot wound and not breathing. He was transported to an area hospital, but did not survive.

During the investigation, detectives learned the victim worked at the incident location and the suspect showed up there for unknown reasons before the argument began.

“This is a tragedy that just didn’t have to happen,” said Sheriff Gerald Sticker, “I urge everyone to please choose words over weapons when disagreeing with others. I also ask the community to join me in prayer for this family, who is now dealing with unimaginable heartbreak especially at the end of the year.”

Obituary

Debra Darlene Graham

September 6, 1958 - December 30, 2025

Obituary

Glen Shelton Bennett

February 10, 1975 - December 29, 2025

Obituary

Janice Varnado Crain

October 26, 1946 - December 30, 2025

Obituary

Kayson River Ishee

March 25, 2025 - December 27, 2025

Free Vaccine & Microchip Clinic is January 24th

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

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Today   Widespread frost before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight   Areas of frost after 2am. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

New Year's Day   Areas of frost before 8am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Thursday Night   Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

Friday   A 30 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

Friday Night   A 60 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. 

Bogalusa Council Special Call Meeting Today (December 30, 2025)

The Bogalusa City Council has a Special Call meeting today (December 30, 2025) at 5:30 PM. 

The only item on the Agenda is a Public Hearing and vote on the following:

• AN ORDINANCE implementing and amending Ordinance No. 1685, Ordinance No. 1064, and Ordinance No. 1416 regarding compensation of City Council Members in keeping with the provisions of the City Charter, not being effective during this administration, but for 2026 Elected Officials starting in the year 2027

The next Council meeting will be January 6, 2025.

Obituary

Golda Mae Talbert

January 5, 1926 - December 22, 2025

Obituary

Madison Louis Mitchell

November 7, 1940 - December 25, 2025

Obituary

Bryan Lynn Saba

February 28, 1959 - December 24, 2025

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for December 28-29, 2025

Destiny Ard (age 28 with Angie, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Schedule II Drugs by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $10000.00.

Edgar Montes (age 46 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Sexual Battery by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $150000.00.

Markayla Harris (age 19 with Mt. Hermon, La. address) was booked on the charges of Failure to Appear and Failure to Return Rental Property by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $15000.00.

Brandy Schmid (age 47 with Tylertown, Ms. address) was booked on the charge of Possession of Schedule II Drugs by the Bogalusa Police Department. Bond set at $7500.00.

Thomas Langford (age 50 with Jayess, Ms. address) was booked on the charges of Resisting an Officer, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Introduction of Contraband to Correctional Facility, No Proof of Insurance, Failure to Change/Secure Registration, No Drivers License, and Fugitive Other Jurisdiction by the Bogalusa Police Department. Bond set at $7500.00.

Richard Seibold (age 31 with Angie, La. address) was booked on the charges of Cruelty to a Juvenile (3 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $7500.00.

Kenneth White (age 51 with Amite, La. address) was booked on the charge of Fugitive Other Jurisdiction by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.

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

LA 424 Road Closure in Washington Parish

A full road closure was announced today (December 30, 2025) for LA 424 (eastbound and westbound) between W.O. Turnage Rd. and Reverend Bennett Rd. in Washington Parish for bridge replacement. The closure start date is January 5, 2026 and end date is July 15, 2026. Emergency vehicles will not have access.

For motorists traveling eastbound and westbound on LA 424, detour signs will be installed at the intersections of LA 424 & LA 438, LA 438 & LA 62 and LA 62 & LA 424.

Obituary

Seavy "Cole" Clemons

May 2, 1989 - December 29, 2025

Suspect in Fatal Shooting Near Bogalusa in Custody

Monday (December 29, 2025) evening at 5 p.m., the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office received a call
regarding a fatal shooting off of North Jones Road outside of Bogalusa. Deputies immediately responded, but the suspect, Carley Provost II, had fled the scene and WPSO issued a BOLO, advising the suspect was armed and dangerous. 

Late Monday evening, the WPSO advised the suspect was in custody.

No further details have been released.

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

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Today   Sunny, with a high near 48. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight   Widespread frost after midnight. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 27. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday   Widespread frost before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night   Areas of frost after 1am. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 34. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

New Year's Day   Areas of frost before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Thursday Night   Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

Obituary

Willie Clay Stogner, Sr.

April 2, 1955 - December 23, 2025

Obituary

Douglas Monroe Prescott

August 16, 1957 - December 27, 2025

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

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Today   Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tonight   Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday   Sunny, with a high near 48. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night   Widespread frost after 1am. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 26. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday   Widespread frost before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night   Widespread frost, mainly after 5am. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 34. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for December 26-27, 2025

Jeffery Brown (age 58 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Obstruction of
Justice/Evidence Tampering, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting an Officer, and Possession of Schedule II Drugs by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Orhonde Chapman (age 52 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Kelsey Magee (age 33 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Criminal Damage to Property Under 1000, Disturbing the Peace/Simple Assault, and Contempt of Court by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Christie Davidson (age 54 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Fugitive Other Jurisdiction and Failure to Appear (2 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Arubian Long (age 28 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Accessory After the Fact by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Demontez Martin (age 29 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Aggravated Assault With a Firearm by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.

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

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

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Today   Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight   Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday   Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

Monday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday   Sunny, with a high near 48. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Night   Widespread frost after 1am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 25. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

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Today   Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Tonight   Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph.

Sunday   A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Areas of fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night   A 80 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Low around 47. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. 

Monday   A 30 percent chance of showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Monday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Obituary

Farrell C. Holliday

November 4, 1946 - December 24, 2025

Obituary

La' Russia Nicole Douglas

May 14, 1983 - December 16, 2025

State Fire Marshal Shares Safety Guidance for New Year Celebrations

BATON ROUGE (December 26, 2025) – As fireworks stands and tents experience increased business after Christmas, the Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding residents to prioritize both safety and awareness when purchasing and using fireworks.

For the current end-of-year season, more than 600 retail fireworks stands are permitted statewide. State law requires all wholesale and retail fireworks sellers to be properly licensed by the State Fire Marshal’s Office in parishes and municipalities where fireworks sales are permitted. Fireworks may be sold through 11:59 p.m. on January 1, 2025.

The State Fire Marshal strongly recommends that families attend organized public fireworks displays rather than setting off fireworks themselves. For those who choose to buy fireworks, it is important to confirm that the retailer is properly permitted. Consumers may ask to view a stand’s permit at any time. Any suspected illegal or unsafe fireworks sales should be reported to the State Fire Marshal’s Office at 1-800-256-5452 or through the agency’s website at www.lasfm.org.

The office also emphasizes the importance of using fireworks responsibly. According to recent data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, fireworks-related injuries continue to increase nationwide.

To help prevent accidents, the State Fire Marshal recommends the following safety measures:

• Keep fireworks at least 200 feet from buildings, vehicles, and flammable debris

• Never let children handle fireworks; offer safe alternatives like glow sticks

• Avoid using fireworks if impaired by alcohol or drugs

• Light one firework at a time and monitor with a hose or bucket of water nearby

• Soak used fireworks before disposal—never toss them dry into the trash

Residents are also urged to consider local weather conditions before using fireworks. Check for any active burn bans and be mindful of dry conditions when selecting a safe area for fireworks use.

Obituary

Martha Penton Ladner

July 14, 1939 - December 24, 2025

Obituary

Emma Francilia “Frankie” Thompson

December 10, 1956 - December 23, 2025

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for December 24-25, 2025

Danielle Matran (age 25 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of No Seat Belt and No
Drivers License by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Released on $287.00 bond.

Amy Merritt (age 41 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Hit and Run, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (3rd + Offense) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Patricia Billings (age 58 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Criminal Trespass and Resisting an Officer (2 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Darnell Harris (age 28 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Failure to Appear (2 counts) and Failure to Pay Fine (2 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Released on $260.10 bond.

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

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

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Today   Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight   Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Saturday   Widespread dense fog, mainly before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

Saturday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Sunday   Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night   Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.