Gayla Donne Archer Grant
September 4, 1948 - June 20, 2026
June 23, 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
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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.
June 22, 2026
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.
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.
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.
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Local Forecast for the Next Few Days
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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.
June 21, 2026
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***
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
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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.
June 20, 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.
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.
June 19, 2026
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.
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***
Local Forecast for the Next Few Days
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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.
June 18, 2026
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.
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***
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***
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
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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.
June 17, 2026
Hammond Woman Arrested for Medicaid Fraud ($72,442.58)
Attorney General Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents arrested 56-year-old Shuna Singleton, of Carters Lane in Hammond, for defrauding the Medicaid program of approximately $72,442.58.
After receiving a referral from the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) regarding Singleton, Special Agents investigated and determined that Singleton repeatedly reported changes in household composition after being denied Medicaid benefits due to her husband's income. Records obtained during the investigation showed that when her husband's income was considered, Singleton was determined to be ineligible for benefits. Subsequent applications and renewals reflected that her husband was no longer reported as a household member, resulting in Medicaid eligibility and continued benefits.
LDH determined that had Singleton accurately reported her household composition and total household income, she would not have been eligible to receive Medicaid benefits from July 1, 2019, through July 31, 2025. As a result, Singleton unlawfully received Medicaid benefits totaling approximately $72,442.58.
Special Agents determined that Singleton knowingly concealed and failed to disclose material information regarding her marital status, household composition, and household income that affected her eligibility for Medicaid benefits administered by LDH. These actions resulted in violations of LRS 14:70.9, Government Benefit Fraud, and LRS 14:133, Filing or Maintaining False Public Records.
LBI agents subsequently obtained arrest warrants issued by the 19th Judicial District Court charging Singleton with Government Benefit Fraud (2 counts) and Filing or Maintaining False Public Records (2 counts).
"Government benefits are only for those who qualify for them. If you cheat the system, my office will hold you accountable," said Attorney General Liz Murrill.
On June 16, 2026, Singleton surrendered to LBI agents at the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison and was booked accordingly. Singleton's bond information is unknown at this time.
The investigation remains ongoing.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
Hakheim Young Found Guilty of Murder in Bogalusa HS Shooting
District Attorney J. Collin Sims announces that a Washington Parish jury has returned a guilty verdict against 19-year-old Hakheim Young of Bogalusa, Louisiana, for his role in the January 2024 shooting that claimed the life of a 14-year-old boy. Following a seven-day trial held before the Honorable Judge John A. Keller, Young was found guilty on all counts: one count of Second Degree Murder and two counts of Attempted Second Degree Murder
The conviction stems from an incident on January 11, 2024, in the parking lot of Bogalusa High School during a basketball game. Evidence presented at trial showed that the victim and two friends were fired upon after entering an unlocked vehicle to steal from it. Young, alongside co-defendant Keldric Harry - who was convicted and sentenced to life in prison earlier this year - used an automatic weapon to unleash a "death sentence" on a child over a minor property crime. One of the surviving victims was shot in the leg during the shooting.
During closing arguments, Assistant District Attorney Gary Tromblay emphasized the extreme nature of the violence.
"It's a cold, cruel world out there - and it's like that because of people like the defendant," Tromblay told the jury. "A 14-year-old boy was gunned down, shot in the back...he didn't have a chance. He bled to death. His body riddled with bullets. He was killed doing something he shouldn't be doing...pulled on the wrong car door…but he didn't deserve a death sentence."
In the state's closing rebuttal, Assistant District Attorney Jay Adair dismantled the defense's strategy, urging the jury to focus entirely on the evidence presented throughout the week.
"Everything you just heard was a distraction," Adair stated, referring to the defense's closing arguments. "When you can't argue anything, you argue everything. Come back behind the curtain with me - I want you to have facts. We know that [the victim] was viciously shot and killed...9 bullets - 8 of them in the back. My hope and prayer is that he closed his eyes and woke up in heaven. He made a poor choice and got a death sentence for it."
District Attorney Collin Sims praised the trial's outcome and re-emphasized his office's unwavering stance against violent crime in the community. "With this second conviction, the message from Washington Parish is absolute: violent criminals who terrorize our communities and devalue human life will be held fully accountable," DA Sims stated. "A 14-year-old child lost his life to automatic weapon fire over an unlocked car door. No family should have to endure this devastating pain. I commend our prosecution team and our law enforcement partners for their relentless pursuit of justice. We will continue to meet senseless violence with the full weight of the law."
The investigation was led by the Bogalusa Police Department with assistance from surrounding agencies, utilizing camera footage, forensic evidence, and witness statements to secure the convictions of both individuals responsible for the homicide.
The Office of the District Attorney extends its deepest gratitude to the citizens of the Washington Parish jury for their service during the rigorous seven-day trial, as well as to the law enforcement investigators who ensured a thorough presentation of the facts.
Hakheim Young will remain in custody pending his formal sentencing before Judge Keller, set for July 27, 2026. Young faces life imprisonment.
LSU AgCenter's Weekly Message
You Can Prune and Fertilize Blueberries After Harvest + Pruning Demo Announcement
In Louisiana, we have a long enough growing season that we can prune blueberry plants shortly after harvest and get regrowth and flower bud development on the new growth. On the other hand, if you wait until wintertime to reduce bush height, you’ll likely be cutting off already-developed flower buds that could have produced fruit.
As a rule of thumb, prune blueberries for height as soon as practical after you finish harvesting and no later than the end of July.
While it’s not absolutely necessary to prune blueberry plants every year, reducing their height can make them easier to pick. The amount of new growth that the plants put on after they’re pruned will depend on their vigor and the fertility of the soil, but as a general guideline, cut them to about one foot lower than the maximum height at which you want to pick berries next year.
Besides reducing plant height for ease of picking, the other major step to pruning mature rabbiteye blueberry plants is to remove one to three of the oldest canes each year. This allows more light into the bush so that fruit isn’t just produced on the outside of the canopy. It also encourages plants to grow new canes from the base. We want blueberry plants to produce new canes, since older growth tends to become less fruitful over time.
You can remove several old canes either after harvest or during the winter, when plants are dormant. Look for canes that are roughly one inch or more in diameter at the base and cut them close to the ground. The amount of wood cut out each year should be roughly 10 to 20% of the total wood present.
After harvest is also a good time to make the final fertilizer application of the season. (The first one can be made in the late winter or early spring, around the time the plants start to grow.) For a mature blueberry bush, one option is to use 1 cup 8-8-8 per plant or, if you used a “complete” fertilizer like 8-8-8 or 13-13-13 earlier this year, one-third of a cup of 33-0-0 (urea-ammonium sulfate) or ammonium sulfate. Rates for younger plants should be lower. Spread fertilizer out under and around the canopies.
On Wednesday, July 8, at 9 AM, we’ll have a blueberry pruning demonstration at the Hammond Research Station (21549 Old Covington Hwy., Hammond). If weather doesn’t allow us to be outside, I’ll do a presentation indoors.
Let me know if you have questions.
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Dr. Mary Helen Ferguson is an Extension Agent with the LSU AgCenter, with horticulture responsibilities in Washington and Tangipahoa Parishes. Contact Mary Helen at mhferguson@agcenter.lsu.edu or 985-277-1850 (Hammond) or 985-839-7855 (Franklinton).
Washington Parish Jail Bookings for June 15-16, 2026
Cordaro Levi (age 38 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Stop Signs and Yield
Signs Violations, Improper Lane Usage, Driving Under Suspension, Resisting an Officer/Simple Assault, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Obstruction of Justice/Damage/Conceal/Vandalism, and Attempted Introduction of Contraband to Penal Institute by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.
Russell Dexter (age 64 with LA address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Cocaine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.
Shakira Cooley (age 23 with no address listed) was booked on the charges of Theft of a Motor Vehicle 5000-25000 and Theft Less Than 1000 by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.
Latonya Ross (age 43 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Aggravated Assault Upon a Dating Partner by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.
Jermaine Brown (age 46 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Battery, Possession of Schedule II Drugs (2 counts), and Fugitive by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
Tropical Disturbances Today
Potential Tropical Cyclone One (as of 7:00 AM on June 17, 2026) is located about 220 miles southwest of Lake Charles, LA. with 30 MPH maximum sustained winds. The system is moving northeastward at 7 MPH along the middle Texas coast and is expected to cause life-threatening flooding across portions of the southeastern United States. The system may briefly become a Tropical Storm this afternoon. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Sabine Pass to Morgan City. On the forecast track, the low pressure area should move inland over southwestern Louisiana by tonight. Weakening is anticipated once the low moves inland, and it could dissipate by tonight or early Thursday.
Local Forecast for the Next Few Days
For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page.
Today A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight A 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low around 74. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.
Thursday A 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 87. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday Night A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.
Juneteenth A 80 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Friday Night A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
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