Neighborhood Helps Capture Burglary Suspect, Second Arrested & Third At Large

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office announces the arrest of two burglary suspects with a third suspect still at large, following a neighborhood interaction with one of the suspects.

Sheriff Daniel Edwards says on January 27, 2024, deputies responded to the Creekside Subdivision in Ponchatoula after a homeowner caught one suspect, identified as 27 year-old Zachary Lafleur, during the commission of a burglary at the homeowner's residence. The homeowner called for assistance from other neighbors, at which time he and Lafleur became engaged in a physical altercation.

A second homeowner, who's home Lafleur had burglarized just prior to the interaction, came to assist. Lafleur managed to get away and entered his truck, attempting to leave the area. One homeowner then discharged a firearm into the tires of Lafleur's vehicle, rendering it disabled, afterwhich Lafleur fled the area on foot. 

A third victim on Weighberger Road soon after heard an audible alarm from a residence behind their property. After being notified by neighbors of the subdivision of Lafleur fleeing the area, the third victim began walking their property and found Lafleur asleep in a truck. The third victim then held Lafleur at gunpoint until deputies arrived. It was later determined the audible alarm was emanating from a third residence Lafleur had attempted to burglarize in an attempt to hide.

While investigating the incident, a victim stated they were near the Discount Tobacco in Ponchatoula and observed a Uhaul pick-up truck which had been spotted in the Creekside Subdivision, and the occupants were selling items from the truck. Deputies responded to the area where they located items in the truck which had been taken from another burglary. While one of the occupants fled just before the deputies arrived, the second subject, identified as 37 year-old Amber Skelton, was taken into custody. 

The third suspect, who fled from the Uhaul, has been identified as 29 year-old Branson Monistere  and is wanted for Residential Burglary (3 counts), Vehicle Burglary, Illegal Possession of Stolen Things (Felony), and Failure to Appear. 

Sheriff Edwards asks anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Monistere to contact Detective Alex Nanni at 985-902-2017, OR if you wish to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s anonymous tip line at 1.800.554.5245 or visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com and click on the P3 Tips icon or Submit A Tip! 

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office would also like to thank all of the victims and witnesses who assisted with this investigation. All property stolen from the Creekside Subdivision was recovered and returned to the victims.

***All persons accused of a crime are considered innocent until proven guilty***

Suspects Sought in Robert Drive-By Shooting (See the Video)

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is asking the public's assistance in identifying two suspects in a drive-by-shooting. Sheriff Daniel Edwards says on January 30, 2024, security cameras captured images of two black males attempting to kick in the front door of a residence on Shumard Oaks Drive in Robert. 

Following their unsuccessful attempt, they fled the scene in an unidentified vehicle. As they were driving away, multiple gunshots were fired at the garage of the residence. 

Sheriff Edwards is urging anyone with information about the identities of these individuals to contact Detective Anthony Giovingo at 985-748-3351. For those who wish to remain anonymous, they can contact Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa at 1-800-554-5245, visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com, and either click on the P3 Tips icon or submit a tip. Information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for January 30, 2024

James Blackwell (age 55 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of No Turn Signals, Failure to Change/Secure Registration, Driving Under Suspension, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting a Police Officer With Force or Violence, Contempt of Court (2 counts), and Failure to Appear (2 counts). Released on $18000.00 bond.

Quovadis Bickham (age 44 with Angie, La. address) was booked on the charges of Speeding 11-20 Over Limit, Proper Equipment Required on Vehicles, Driving Under Suspension, Switched License Plates, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Possession of Heroin, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Expired License Plate, No Insurance, and No Drivers License. No bond set at this time.

Ashlyn Ashmore (age 36 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Obstruction of Commerce/Roadway, Possession of Marijuana, Obstruction of Justice/Evidence Tampering, and Introduction of Contraband to Correctional Facility 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   Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight   Mostly clear, with a low around 39. North wind around 5 mph.

Thursday   Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Thursday Night   Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Friday   Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

RCC's Boxing Championship and Arts & Crafts Sale is Feb. 15th

About MCAA 2024 Parade (From the Bogalusa Police Department)

The City of Bogalusa and The Bogalusa Police Department, along with multiple agencies from the
Northshore area, will be hosting the upcoming MCCA 2024 Parade. The Parade will roll on February 10, 2024 at 1:00 P.M.

The Parade Route will be closed to ALL traffic at 12 Noon. Please get to your location early.

The Bogalusa Police Department Administration would like to sincerely thank all of the outside agency officers who come and work our parade with us. We couldn’t do it without your help.

The public is asked to follow the rules set in place by the City of Bogalusa (See Below) and obey the law. Police will be enforcing the law, to include not only the patrons and spectators, but also the parade riders and drivers. No Nudity, No Profane Music Lyrics, No Underaged Drinking, and the Tractor Operators are expected to be sober and not consuming alcoholic beverages or narcotics.

Let’s keep the parade route unobstructed by parked vehicles, trailers, or other things, in order to allow the parade to move freely through the route. Obstructing Vehicles will be towed.

Don’t drink and drive, and have a Happy and Safe Mardi Gras.

CITY OF BOGALUSA MARDI GRAS RULES (Copied from City Facebook Page)

1. Vehicles cannot park along the MCCA parade route earlier than 72 hours before and 12 hours after a parade. The marking of city right of way is also not permitted within 72 hours.
2. You cannot sell anything along the parade route without a proper rolling vendor permit. Contact the permit office at 985-732-6211.
3. Do not throw objects or interfere with participants in the parade.
4. Rowdy/obnoxious behavior, fighting, and nudity will not be tolerated. This includes profanity or loud music with profanity.
5. Underage drinking (alcohol) will not be tolerated.
6. Animals are not allowed within 150 feet of the parade route.
7. No glass bottles.

There will be officers in uniform and undercover along the parade route looking for violations.

The goal is to ensure a safe and fun Mardi Gras for everyone!  

Missing Person From Tangipahoa Parish

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is asking the public's assistance in locating a missing person. Sheriff Daniel Edwards says 32 year old Felicia Renee Seaux was last seen over a month ago at her home in Tickfaw. 

Felicia is described as a white female, 5'5" tall and weighs approximately 200 pounds. Felicia has shoulder length red hair, hazel eyes and a noticeable scar on her neck. 

According to family, Felicia suffers from seizures and is mentally disabled. Information gathered through the investigation indicates Felicia may possibly be in the area of Lafayette, LA. 

Sheriff Edwards asks anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Felicia to contact Detective Dale Athmann at 985-902-2032, OR if you wish to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s anonymous tip line at 1.800.554.5245 or visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com and click on the P3 Tips icon or Submit A Tip!

Obituary

Arcola Marie Peay

December 10, 1932 - January 23, 2024

Obituary

Lois May Edwards

August 6, 1962 - January 28, 2024

Obituary

Walter Lance Boyd

August 24, 1958 - January 27, 2024

ALERT: Beware of Counterfeit Bills

The Franklinton Police Department and United States Secret Service are currently working a counterfeit case in which $50 bills are being passed in the Franklinton area.

Specifically, $5 denominations are being "washed" and then reprinted as $50 and passed at retail stores and banks throughout our area.

Citizens, banks and retailers are asked to pay particular attention to the cash they receive, especially in the $20, $50 and $100 denominations. The bills "mark" as real; however, the security strips are different and they bear the same serial numbers.

If you come into contact with any of these counterfeit bills or someone attempting to pass the bills, please contact FPD at 985-839-2977.

"A Night of Giving" Event to Benefit Local Child Abuse and Trafficking Victims

Rotary Club of Franklinton and Rotary Club of Bogalusa are teaming up to host their first-ever black tie gala, A Night of Giving, on Saturday, March 23 – all to benefit local child abuse and trafficking victims served by Children’s Advocacy Center - Hope House! The event will take place from 6-11PM at The Coke Plant Wedding and Event Venue in Bogalusa, LA.

Tickets are $60 per person or $100 per couple and can be purchased at https://support.cachopehouse.org/rotary. 

A Night of Giving will feature catering by Bourne's Restaurant, an open bar, live musical entertainment by Back 40 Small Town Band, and a silent auction. 

The Franklinton and Bogalusa Rotary Clubs plan to partner with a different local nonprofit each year for this gala fundraiser – an organization that aligns with their mission and the community’s greatest needs. In 2022, Hope House conducted 93 forensic interviews with child abuse victims in Washington Parish alone. That was a significant increase from prior years. To address this growing issue and better serve children and families within the parish, Hope House opened the doors to a new location in Bogalusa at the end of 2023. 

“We are so grateful to be included as the nonprofit beneficiary of this inaugural A Night of Giving fundraiser,” said Thomas Mitchell, Executive Director of Hope House. “Every dollar we receive from this initiative will directly impact the life and future of a local child abuse victim. Without the support of the Franklinton and Bogalusa Rotary Clubs and others in our community, these children would not receive the healing and justice they so desperately need and deserve.”

Obituary

Delone Brumfield Morgan

September 16, 1941 - January 21, 2024

Obituary

Minister Ernest Alexander, III

December 18, 1974 - January 18, 2024

Obituary

Eddie James "Paul" Washington

December 26, 1950 - January 13, 2024

LSU AgCenter Offers Rose Pruning Demonstration

In cooperation with the Washington Parish Library System, the LSU AgCenter will offer a rose pruning
demonstration at the Franklinton Branch Library (825 Free St.) at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. 

If you plan to come and would like to be notified of cancellation due to inclement weather or illness, please call 985-277-1850 or send an e-mail to mhferguson@agcenter.lsu.edu, to pre-register. 

For accommodations for persons with disabilities, please contact us as soon as possible. The LSU AgCenter and LSU provide equal opportunities in programs and employment.

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for January 26-29, 2024

Vivian Edwards (age 35 with Tylertown, Ms. address) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole. No bond set at this time 

Austin Pierre (age 25 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Parole Violation, Failure to Appear, Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Simple Escape, Illegal Carrying of Weapon, Resisting a Police Officer With Force or Violence, and Aggravated Escape by Probation and Parole. No bond set at this time.

Jeffery Quave (age 40 with Folsom, La. address) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (3 counts) and Bond Surrender by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $96000.00.

Joseph Bickham (age 48 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm, Fugitive Other Jurisdiction, and Contempt of Court by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Angela Mathis (age 39 with Mt. Hermon, La. address) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery and Domestic Abuse/Child Endangerment by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Kadrick Thompson (age 23 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked In From Court

Kristal Bateman (age 38 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Driving While Intoxicated, Obstruction of a Court Order, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Speeding 1-10 Over Limit, Illegal Tinted Windshield/Side Windows, False Certificates, No Drivers License, Security (Liability Insurance) Required, Open Container in Vehicle, and Contempt of Court (3 counts). No bond set at this time.

Terry Penton (age 61 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Prohibited Acts/Schedule II Drugs (2 counts) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (3 + Offense) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond sset at this time.

Kenneth Worthy (age 41 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery, Domestic Abuse/Child Endangerment, Home Invasion, Disturbing the Peace/Loud & Abusive Language, and Contempt of Court by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Madisyn Mitchell (age 26 with Picayune, Ms. address) was booked In From 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   Sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight   Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

Wednesday   Sunny, with a high near 63. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

Thursday   Partly sunny, with a high near 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Thursday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind around 5 mph.

Four Defendants Face Life Imprisonment

St. Tammany and Washington Parishes – Interim District Attorney Collin Sims today lauded the work of five of his seasoned and veteran prosecutors and one prosecutor beginning his prosecutorial career after decades as a law enforcement officer. Last week, these prosecutors collectively and successfully prosecuted a one defendant rape case, a two-defendant rape case, and a one defendant second degree murder case. All three verdicts were returned on Friday, January 26, 2024, and all four defendants will face life imprisonment when sentenced.

Joshua May was found guilty of one count First Degree Rape and one count aggravated crime against nature victim under 13. The case was prosecuted by Luke Lancaster and Casey Allen before Judge Ellen Creel. The defendant will be sentenced to life in prison without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence on the First-Degree Rape charge. Click here for a previous related story

Brandy Seal and Derek Polk were found guilty of one count First Degree Rape of a juvenile under the age of thirteen. The case was prosecuted by Iain Dover and Tiffany Dover before Judge Tara Zeller. The defendant will be sentenced to life in prison without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence on the First-Degree Rape charge. Click here for a previous related story

Joseph Peoples was found guilty as charged of second-degree murder of Shawn Whiteside. He was also found guilty of two counts of obstruction of justice, two counts of conspiracy to commit obstruction of justice, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The case was prosecuted by Jay Adair and Hank Meyer. While Mr. Adair has been a prosecutor for over two decades, this was Mr. Meyer’s first jury trial following a twenty plus year career as a law enforcement officer with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. Judge Alan Zaunbrecher presided over the case. The defendant will be sentenced to life in prison without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence on the Second-Degree Murder charge. Click here for previous related stories.

Mr. Sims extolled the effort of his prosecutors, victim witness coordinators and staff, saying that “the hard work and commitment of the entire District Attorney’s Office to serve our community was on display last week when three separate teams comprised primarily of veteran and tenured prosecutors and our exceptional staff worked to ensure convictions in three very serious cases. We are very fortunate to have so many experienced and committed prosecutors in our office.”

Bailiffs at St. Tammany Justice Center Find Suboxone – 3 Arrested - Drugs Valued at $16,000

Three individuals were arrested last week after bailiffs with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Court Security Division discovered a large quantity of suboxone, packaged to be smuggled into the St. Tammany Parish Jail. 

The contraband, which was located Tuesday (January 23, 2024) at the St. Tammany Parish Justice Center, was collected, and the information was turned over to detectives with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office Jail Criminal Investigation Division.

Detectives recovered additional evidence, including several opened and discarded packets of suboxone, from a Covington-area residence.

The investigation resulted in the arrest of one inmate, 27 year-old Joshua Martin, and two Covington-area residents, 31 year-old Samantha Martin Rotherham and 44 year-old Lisa Lloyd. All three were arrested Friday (January 26, 2024) for Felony Conspiracy to Introduce Contraband into a Correctional Facility. Rotherham and Lloyd were booked, and Martin was rebooked into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center.

The illegal sale of the evidence recovered was worth approximately $16,000.

“I applaud the bailiffs who located the contraband and notified our detectives in the jail, and I applaud the detectives in the jail who investigated and identified not only the source of the contraband but the inmate they were working with,” Sheriff Randy Smith said. “We will not tolerate anyone attempting to sneak illegal narcotics into the parish jail.”

Obituary

Wanda Faye Holtzclaw Marshall

January 16, 1962 - January 24, 2024

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

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

Today   Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight   Patchy frost after 2am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 37. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Tuesday   Patchy frost before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

Wednesday   Sunny, with a high near 64. North wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind around 5 mph.

Obituary

Donald Allen Smith, Sr.

May 6, 1949 - January 27, 2024

Obituary

John Edgar Hill

December 23, 1935 – January 25, 2024

Obituary

Lanelle Bannister Tannehill

May 6, 1923 - January 27, 2024

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

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

Today   Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight   Patchy frost after 3am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 36. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday   Patchy frost before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 61. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night   Patchy frost after 2am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday   Patchy frost before 7am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

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

Today   Partly sunny, with a temperature rising to near 68 by noon, then falling to around 60 during the remainder of the day. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

Tonight   Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

Sunday   Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

Sunday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 36. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday   Sunny, with a high near 60. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 36. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Fentanyl, Cocaine Contributed to 2 Year-Old's Death - Relative Arrested

Christopher Baker, age 31 and of the Slidell-area, has been arrested for murder after toxicology test show a 2 year-old girl who died while in his care had both fentanyl and cocaine in her system.

St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched January 7, 2024 to a residence on Admiral Nelson Drive in the Kingspoint area near Slidell in reference to an unresponsive 2 year-old. The child and her 1 year-old brother were both transported by emergency medical personnel to a local hospital. The 1 year-old was treated and released, but the 2 year-old was pronounced deceased upon arrival at the hospital.

The children were in the care of Christopher Baker, a relative, at the time of the incident, and paraphernalia containing drug residue was found in the home.

An autopsy was conducted and toxicology results were received by STPSO Major Crimes detectives on Friday (January 26, 2024), indicating fentanyl and cocaine exposure contributed to the child’s death.

Baker has been booked into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center on one count each of Second-Degree Murder, Possession of Schedule 1 CDS (fentanyl) and Possession of Schedule 1 CDS (cocaine).

“It is incredibly sad that this innocent child died as a result of an adult’s poor decisions,”  Sheriff Randy Smith said. “Fentanyl is a very dangerous drug and even a small amount is deadly to a grown adult. My prayers go out to this family and to all families who are affected by this horrible drug.”

Obituary

Natha Lee Duncan Alford

June 24, 1938 - January 25, 2024

Obituary

Benjamin "Ben" Ashby

October 31, 1960 - January 20, 2024

Hammond Man Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash

On January 24, 2024, just after 8:30 pm, Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop A responded to a multi-vehicle crash on I-12 east in Holden. The crash ultimately claimed the life of 53-year-old Edward Barker of Hammond. 

The preliminary investigation revealed that 55-year-old Rodney Thompson was driving a 2017 Ram pickup truck east on I-12. At the same time, Barker was driving a 2017 Dodge Challenger east on I-12, behind the Ram. For reasons still under investigation, Thompson lost control of his vehicle, traveled off the roadway to the left, and entered the median. The Ram then re-entered the eastbound lanes and was impacted by the Dodge. As a result of the impact, the Dodge rotated across the eastbound lanes and was impacted by a 2015 Freightliner tractor-trailer that was also traveling east. 

Barker suffered serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. While impairment is unknown, standard toxicology samples were taken from all drivers and will be submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation. 

Burglary Suspect Sought in Tangipahoa Parish (see the video)

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is asking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect of several vehicle burglaries.

Sheriff Daniel Edwards says detectives are investigating several vehicle burglaries which occurred on January 18, 2024 in the area of Dunson Road of Ponchatoula.

During the investigation, detectives obtained surveillance camera footage which captured a suspect in action. As seen in the video, the suspect appears to be wearing heavy winter clothing. 

Sheriff Edwards asks anyone able to identify the suspect, or with knowledge of the incident to contact Detective Russell Walker at 985-902-2045, OR if you wish to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s anonymous tip line at 1.800.554.5245 or visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com and click on the P3 Tips icon or Submit A Tip!

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for January 23-25, 2024

Brittany Crowe (age 37 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole. No bond set at this time.

Cedric Anders (age 34 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of No Turn Signals (2 counts), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting Arrest by Providing False Booking Info, and Ran Stop Sign by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $3500.00.

Colby Stokes (age 22 with Mt. Hermon, La address) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole. No bond set at this time.

Andrew Scott (age 30 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Cruelty to a Juvenile(s) - 2 counts, Attempted First Degree Murder, and Domestic Abuse Battery (2 counts) by the Bogalusa Police Department. Bond set at $200000.00.

Alexis Bolton (age 24 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Cruelty to a Juvenile(s) - 2 counts, Attempted First Degree Murder, and Domestic Abuse Battery (2 counts) by the Bogalusa Police Department. Bond set at $200000.00.

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

MCCA Parade in Bogalusa is Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. - Rules & Route Posted

CITY OF BOGALUSA MARDI GRAS RULES

1. Vehicles cannot park along the MCCA parade route earlier than 72 hours before and 12 hours after a parade. The marking of city right of way is also not permitted within 72 hours.

2. You cannot sell anything along the parade route without a proper rolling vendor permit. Contact the permit office at 985-732-6211.

3. Do not throw objects or interfere with participants in the parade.

4. Rowdy/obnoxious behavior, fighting, and nudity will not be tolerated. This includes profanity or loud music with profanity.

5. Underage drinking (alcohol) will not be tolerated.

6. Animals are not allowed within 150 feet of the parade route.

7. No glass bottles.

There will be officers in uniform and undercover along the parade route looking for violations.

The goal is to ensure a safe and fun Mardi Gras for everyone!

ROUTE

Boil Water Advisories

Boil Water Advisories have been issued for the following areas:

• Mt. Hermon Water District - issued January 25, 2024 (Cancelled 3:01 PM on January 26, 2024)

• Varnado Water Works District - issued January 26, 2024. Also advised of water outage for the areas of Timberlane Subdivision, Greenwood Subdivision, Twin Pines Subdivision,  Hwy . 10 and side roads close to Burt Rd. This is due to a water main break in a creek crossing.  It will be tomorrow before this repair is complete. 

Boil water before doing the following: Drinking, Preparing baby formula, Preparing food, Washing produce, Making ice, Making coffee, Preparing other drinks, Brushing your teeth, Giving pets water.

Use purified water for young children, people with weakened immune system, and open wounds.

Water use that does not require boiling beforehand include Laundry, Dishwasher, Washing hands

Obituary

Jennett C. Jones

June 17, 1954 – January 23, 2024

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

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

Today   A 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog between 1pm and 2pm. High near 69. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight   A 90% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 7pm. Low around 62. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Saturday   A 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9am. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night   Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Sunday   Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 36. North wind around 5 mph.

District Attorney’s Office Announces Launch of New Special Victims Unit Unit Dedicated to Addressing Sex Crimes

The District Attorney’s Office has officially announced the creation of a new Special Victims Unit (SVU) to serve sex crime victims in the 22nd Judicial District. The creation of this unit will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the D.A.’s Office in holding sex offenders accountable, and achieving justice for survivors. While the new Special Victims Unit will address all sex crimes in the district (those perpetrated against both adult and child victims), the increase in forensic interviews with local child abuse victims underscores the growing need for this dedicated unit.

The number of forensic interviews conducted with child abuse victims at Children’s Advocacy Center - Hope House (an independent nonprofit serving child abuse and trafficking victims in St. Tammany and Washington Parishes) rose drastically over the past few years, from approximately 280 interviews in 2017 to more than 440 interviews in 2022.

Not only does the 22nd Judicial District have a large volume of sex crime cases, but they are becoming more complex and challenging. “Our office has been developing the Special Victims Unit since the end of 2022. Protecting our most vulnerable was always a chief priority for our former District Attorney, the late Warren Montgomery, and it will continue to be so,” said Interim District Attorney J. Collin Sims, who is also a longtime criminal prosecutor. “By allocating more time and resources to these complex sex crime cases – and dedicating specific, experienced staff members to handle them from inception to completion – we will be able to provide continuity to victims, and maintain and build upon our success in prosecuting child sex offenders in the 22nd Judicial District.”

The Special Victims Unit, which officially launched at the end of 2023, currently consists of 4 experienced staff members within the D.A.’s Office who are well versed in the complexities of prosecuting sex crimes. The Office plans to add another experienced sex crimes investigator to the unit. This investigator will be on call and available to consult with law enforcement partners at the outset of the initial complaint. The Office has also added a dedicated victim assistance coordinator to the unit. She is a former forensic interviewer who is bilingual and will be available to provide an array of services to the victims and their families.

“Sexual abuse creates trauma for victims, and sex crime cases require extensive training, dedication, and collaboration with many collaborative partners,” said Assistant District Attorney Ysonde Boland, Supervisor of the new SVU who has more than 30 years of experience with sex crime cases. “That’s why an experienced, dedicated unit within the D.A.’s Office is so important for addressing the growing issue of sex crimes in our community.” In addition to the D.A.’s Office, the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) tasked with handling these complex cases also includes law enforcement agencies; the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS); expert physicians from The Audrey Hepburn Care Center (under the umbrella of Children’s Hospital); a human trafficking specialist from the FBI; and forensic interviewers, therapists, and victim advocates from Children’s Advocacy Center - Hope House.

The team is specifically trained on responding to trauma in victims, and in forensic interviewing. Forensic interviews are extremely important pieces of evidence that help the D.A.’s Office provide justice for abuse victims. They must be conducted by trained professionals, and all questions must be asked in a neutral, non-leading manner in order for the interview to be admissible in court.

The Multi-Disciplinary Team meets in both parishes on a regular schedule. The D.A.’s Office conducts meetings on every case in which the child was interviewed at Hope House. They roundtable the cases, and each MDT partner is given an opportunity to provide input on the matter.

“This is truly a collaborative effort of many passionate individuals who love working these cases,” said Boland. “As I meet people in the community and am asked what I do for a living, they often ask me how I can stand to handle these types of cases. My response is always the same - How can I not? I love my job. I’m helping give these victims a voice. They know that someone is fighting for them.” For more information, please visit www.collinsimsda.org.

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

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

Today   A 100% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Patchy fog before 11am. High near 72. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight   A 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday   A 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Widespread dense fog, mainly before 9am. High near 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night   A 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low around 62. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. 

Saturday   A 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 73. South wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. 

Saturday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Obituary

Jonnie Faye Rester Keaton

November 16, 1949 - January 23, 2024

Obituary

Carolyn Toney Magee

March 21, 1945 - January 23, 2024

Obituary

Debra Langlois Alford

February 4, 1955 - January 19, 2024

Bogalusa Police Arrest Parents of 2 Month-Old For Attempted Murder

On January 14, 2024, The Bogalusa Police Department began investigating a case in which a 2 month-old infant sustained life threatening injuries. The preliminary investigation revealed that the injuries caused were intentional. 

The infant was flown to Children's Hospital in New Orleans where it was discovered that the infant also had old injuries which were classified as severe, and that they were already in the healing process. These injuries also were indicative of physical abuse. After treatment, the infant was released into the custody of the Department of Children and Family Services, with a prognosis of potential long-term effects. 

Despite the parents claiming that they were unsure how the infant received the old and new severe injuries, Detectives were able to determine that only the mother and father were in the residence at the time the injuries occurred. 

On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, the mother, 24 year-old Alexis Bolton, and the father, 30 year-old Andrew Scott, were both arrested and charged with Attempted First Degree Murder, due to the age of the child and the severity of the injuries, as well as Cruelty to Juveniles and Domestic Abuse Battery. 

The investigation also revealed that Bolton has additional children, one of which is  3 years of age, who also previously sustained injuries consistent with physical abuse while residing with Bolton and Scott. Both were charged appropriately in regards to this case of abuse also. 

This investigation is ongoing and future details may be released at a later time.

LSU AgCenter's Weekly Message

Tips for Dealing with Cold Damaged Plants

Following the temperatures we’ve had recently, there will likely be questions about how to deal with cold-damaged plants.

Parts of herbaceous (non-woody) plants that are brown and obviously dead can be cut back soon, although there doesn't need to be a rush to do so. (On a related note that I find interesting, research in North Carolina has found that pollinators and other beneficial insects often live in perennials’ dead stems that have been allowed to remain in place for the following growing season. Based on this, it’s been suggested to leave the first 1 to 2 feet of dead stems for beneficial insect habitat.)

For woody plants and palms, waiting is advised.

On citrus trees, you may not be able to tell the full extent of cold damage until sometime in the summer. Branches or trunks with injured shoots may end up putting out new growth. Likewise, a cold-damaged tree may put out flushes of new growth that later collapse. Waiting until July or August, after the second annual flush of growth has occurred, gives you more time to see the full extent of cold damage on citrus. At that time, you can remove dead wood.

Also remember to remove rootstock growth from below the graft union as citrus plants recover. Most rootstocks have trifoliate leaves (leaves with three leaflets), so their foliage looks different than that originating from the scion (top part of the grafted tree).

When the time comes to fertilize citrus trees in late winter or early spring, if it appears that you have cold injury, you can reduce the amount of fertilizer in proportion to the part of the tree that appears damaged and, instead of applying it all at once, divide the total amount of fertilizer up into several smaller applications. Be sure not to fertilize after the end of June, though, since late fertilizer application can predispose citrus trees to cold damage the following winter.

We’ll likely see cold injury on palm species that are marginally hardy for this area. On cold damaged palms, it’s recommended to let brown leaves remain until no further hard freezes are likely to occur. Survival of palms depends on survival of the growing tip (meristem) at the top of the plant. Dead or injured leaves can still help protect the growing tip from remaining cold events.

Since palms do not put out new growth until later than many other plants, wait until July to determine whether or not a palm is dead.

When you buy new plants, remember to choose ones that are cold hardy in your area. As you may have heard, the USDA Hardiness Zone map was updated recently based on temperature data from 1991 to 2020. While most of Tangipahoa and Washington Parishes used to be in USDA Hardiness Zone 8B, most of this area is now in Zone 9A, reflecting warmer average minimum temperatures. There are still some patches of Zone 8B in northern Tangipahoa Parish and western and north-central Washington Parish.

Hardiness Zone 9A indicates average minimum temperatures of 20 to 25 degrees F. Since these hardiness zones are based on average minimums, we occasionally experience temperatures lower than that range, as we did this month. If you want to play it safe, you can continue to select plants that are cold hardy enough for Zone 8B.

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).

Theft Suspect Wanted in Tangipahoa Parish

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is asking the public's assistance in locating Nathaniel Jacob Colona of Loranger.

Sheriff Daniel Edwards says Colona is wanted for his involvement in multiple thefts in the Loranger area. Colona has been seen riding a small dirt bike around Loranger.

Sheriff Edwards asks anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Colona to contact Sergeant Wylie Foster at 985-748-3337, OR if you wish to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s anonymous tip line at 1.800.554.5245 or visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com and click on the P3 Tips icon or Submit A Tip! You may be eligible for a cash reward.

***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   Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 3 and 4 inches possible.

Tonight   Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Low around 62. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Thursday   Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Thursday Night   A 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight. 

Friday   Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 70. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night   A 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight. 

Another Anonymous Tip in St. Tammany Results in Three Arrests

Detectives assigned to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Proactive Enforcement Unit and Narcotics Division, began an investigation after receiving an anonymous tip concerning narcotics being sold at a residence on Javery Road in Slidell.

As part of their investigation, detectives obtained a search warrant for the residence Friday (January 19, 2024) and discovered and seized approximately 2.5 pounds of marijuana, 25.8 grams of cocaine, 9.9 grams of MDMA, 4 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, 534 dose units of Tapentadol pills, one semi-automatic pistol, one Ak-47 Semi-automatic rifle, drug paraphernalia indicative of illegal narcotics sales and $1,007.

• 29 year-old Antoine Domino was arrested and booked into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center on illegal drug and weapons charges.
• 28 year-old Kendall Faciane was issued a summons to appear in court on the charges of Possession of Schedule I CDS, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Failure to honor written Promise to Appear.
• 41 year-old Ramona Harris was issued a summons to appear in court on the charge of Resisting an Officer.

“Once again, an alert resident said ‘NOT IN MY PARISH,’ and contacted us when they noticed something suspicious and suspected illegal drug activity,” Sheriff Randy Smith said. “Keeping drugs out our neighborhoods is a partnership between law enforcement and our residents. We are blessed to live and serve in an area that respects, appreciates and works with law enforcement.”

Sheriff Smith is asking anyone with information about narcotics, or other crimes, to submit a tip utilizing the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office website (www.STPSO.com), or by calling the narcotics tip line (1-888-GO-2-JAIL).

Obituary

Bonnie Jean Ladner

April 26, 1946 - January 20, 2024

Wanted by the Bogalusa Police Department

Jimmerious Smith of Bogalusa is wanted in connection to the shooting that took place January 11, 2024 outside of Bogalusa High School on January 11, 2024. Click here for previous related story

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for January 21-22, 2024

Andrew Graves (age 34 with Angie, La. address) was booked on the charges of Driving While Intoxicated and Open Container in Vehicle by the Louisiana State Police. Bond set at $3000.00.

Hunter Palmer (age 35 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Failure to Appear (2 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Joseph Peoples (age 32 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked In From Court

Patera Williams (age 23 with Mt. Hermon, La. address) was booked on the charge of Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm. No bond set at this time.

Raymond Magee (age 21 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (2 counts), Intimidating of a Witness, and Terrorizing. Bond set at $30000.00.

Laken Jordan (age 32 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked In From Court

Allison Cook (age 22 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked In From 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   Showers likely, mainly between noon and 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 69. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight   A 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 64. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday   Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 72. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Wednesday Night   Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday   Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Night   A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

Today's Message from ADAPT

Learn more and "Like" ADAPT's Facebook page and visit their website. 

ADAPT, INC. is a nonprofit organization whose goals are 

1. To prevent child abuse and neglect before it happens by delivering research based prevention programs.
2. To provide child abuse prevention and direct services to victims which includes a variety of programs and services.
3. To provide sexual assault prevention and direct services to assault victims which includes: operating a 24/7 crisis hotline; providing hospital and law enforcement victim advocates 24/7; providing sexual assault information, prevention education, professional training, awareness campaigns, inter-agency collaboration, and victim support and counseling.
4. To provide prevention and educational services targeting substance abuse. 

Depression is a disorder of the brain that's more than just "feeling blue" for a few days. 

Help raise awareness about depression, learn the different types of depression, signs and symptoms, treatment options, and how to find help. samhsa.gov/mental-health/depression

Paraprofessional Arrested for Battery on 7 Year-Old Special Needs Student

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office reports that an employee at a Slidell-area elementary school was arrested for simple battery in connection with an incident involving a student.

The STPSO was contacted Friday (January 19, 2024) after other school employees observed 44 year-old Margarita Shevchenko, a paraprofessional working with special needs students, “pop” a 7-year-old student on the mouth. The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday (January 18, 2024).

Following an investigation, Shevchenko was arrested Monday afternoon and released on a summons for one count of simple battery.

Obituary

James Craig Jefferson

August 13, 1957 - January 14, 2024

Obituary

Virgie Lindsey Slaven

July 29, 1949 - January 21, 2024

Obituary

Lovell Robinson

April 20, 1972 - January 14, 2024

St. Tammany 2023 Crime Stats

St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith has released the 2023 crime statistics for unincorporated St. Tammany Parish, which continue to show a clearance rate that is substantially higher than the national average for both violent and non-violent crime. “I am extremely pleased with the hard work and dedication of all of our employees who have contributed to another year of successful crime fighting,” Sheriff Randy Smith said. “This is a testament to the agency as a whole’s determination to keep St. Tammany Parish safe and hold criminals accountable for their actions.”

Overall violent crime is up slightly in unincorporated St. Tammany Parish, with 1,149 violent crimes reported in 2023 compared to 984 reported in 2022. The highest jump was in simple assault, which increased from 689 reported in 2022 to 870 reported in 2023. The clearance rate for those same nationally reported crime categories - murder, manslaughter, sex offenses, robbery and assault – was an impressive 95 percent.  That is compared to the national average of only 40 percent. In 2023, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office handled nine homicides; eight of which have been cleared. Three of those cases were murder-suicides, and the one unsolved homicide occurred in December in the Alton community.  Sheriff Smith said this is an active investigation and he is confident the detectives with the STPSO Major Crimes Unit will solve this case. Anyone with information they feel maybe helpful is asked to call (985) 898-2338 or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111.

The number of non-violent crimes reported also saw a slight increase from the previous year, thanks primarily to an increase in thefts and motor vehicle thefts. STPSO’s clearance rates for the nationally reported categories for non-violent crimes - burglary, theft, motor vehicle theft and fraud- was 54 percent.  That clearance rate is an amazing four and half times the national average of 12 percent.

“Keeping crime rates down is a partnership between law enforcement and the community we serve,” Sheriff Smith added. “We are blessed to live and serve in an area that respects, appreciates and works with law enforcement.” “Residents can help us keep these numbers down by making it harder for criminals by securing valuables, locking doors and contacting us when they notice something suspicious,” he added.

Anyone with information about crimes occurring in our parish can submit a tip through the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office Website (www.STPSO.com), by calling the narcotics tip line (1-888-GO-2-JAIL), or by calling Crimestoppers. You can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward through Crimestoppers.

Obituary

Burlon W. Bateman, Sr.

August 24, 1946 - January 13, 2024

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

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

Today   Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tonight   A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 55. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tuesday   Showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night   A 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind around 15 mph. 

Wednesday   Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Wednesday Night   Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 63. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Driver Killed in Tangipahoa Parish Crash

This morning (January 21, 2024l), shortly after 2:00 a.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop L began investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash on Interstate 55 near LA Hwy 442 in Tangipahoa Parish. The crash claimed the life of 50-year-old Kenny McCoy of Pride.

The initial investigation revealed the crash occurred as McCoy was northbound on Interstate 55 in a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). For reasons still under investigation, the CMV traveled off of the roadway to the right and impacted several trees.

McCoy was unrestrained and sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash. McCoy was pronounced deceased on the scene. As part of the ongoing investigation, a toxicology sample was obtained from McCoy for analysis.

While not all crashes are survivable, statistics show that properly wearing your seat belt will dramatically reduce your chance of being injured or killed in a crash. Louisiana law requires that every person in a vehicle, regardless of seating position, always remain buckled up. Properly wearing your seat belt is one of the most effective ways to save your life and reduce injuries in crashes.

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for January 18-20, 2024

Hayden Fendley (age 19 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Indecent Behavior With Juvenile(s), Computer Aided Solicitation of a Minor, and Pornography Involving Juvenile(s) by the Franklinton Police Department. Bond set at $50000.00.

Sharon Durr (age 45 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Failure to Appear by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Samuel Bell (age 54 with Angie, La. address) was booked on the charges of Failure to Appear (3 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $16376.00.

Ashley Melton (age 31 with Fort McCoy, Fl. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Schedule II Drugs by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Released on $5000.00 bond.

***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   Sunny, with a high near 48. Wind chill values as low as 14 early. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Tonight   Mostly clear, with a low around 35. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday   Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Monday Night   Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 55. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday   Showers and thunderstorms likely. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. 

Tuesday Night   Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Breezy, with a southeast wind around 20 mph.