Tropical Disturbances Today

Disturbance 1. Tropical Storm Ophelia is no threat to us but is a life-threatening situation to others in her path. On the forecast track, the center of Ophelia will move across eastern North Carolina this morning, and then move into southeastern Virginia, and the Delmarva Peninsula by the end of today and into Sunday. Persons located within these areas should take all necessary actions to protect life and property from rising water and the potential for other dangerous conditions.  Ophelia is moving north at 13 MPH with 65 MPH maximum sustained winds. 

Disturbance 2. Central Tropical Atlantic (AL90): An area of low pressure is located several hundred miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands has become better organized during the past few hours. Further development is expected and a tropical depression will likely form today. The system is forecast to move generally westward at 10 to 15 mph for the next few days, and then turn west-northwestward or northwestward starting Tuesday. Formation chance through 48 hours...high...90 percent and formation chance through 7 days...high...near 100 percent.

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 93. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.

Tonight   Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

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

Sunday Night   Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Monday   A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Light north wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Obituary

Larry Dwayne Thompson

April 23, 1959 - September 13, 2023

Obituary

Norman Kenneth McMillan

September 22, 1976 - September 19, 2023

Washington Parish Jail Releases for September 21, 2023

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for September 20-21, 2023

Ariel Krohn (age 29 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Failure to Appear by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Released on $100.00 bond.

Chrystal Ostarly (age 34 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Forgery and Theft Less Than 1000 by the Bogalusa Police Department. Released on $5000.00 bond.

Adrian Marks (age 46 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Probation and Parole Hold, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, and Sale Distribution or Possession of Legend Drugs Without Prescription or Order (3 counts) by Probation and Parole. Bond set at $10000.00.

Shawn Turner (age 23 with Baton Rouge, La. address) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation. Released September 21, 2023/no bond information.

Gary Crumedy (age 23 with Angie, La. address) was booked In From Court and on the charge of Failure to Appear. No bond set at this time.

Reginald Payne (age 48 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II Drugs and Failure to Appear (2 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Tropical Disturbances Today

Disturbance 1. Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen is no threat to us but is bringing tropical storm conditions toward the North Carolina Coast. The system is currently about 250 miles ESE of Charleston, South Carolina and moving north at 14 MPH with 50 MPH maximum sustained winds. On the forecast track, the center of the low will approach the coast of North Carolina tonight, and then move across eastern North Carolina, southeastern Virginia, and the Delmarva Peninsula Saturday and Sunday as a tropical storm. 

Disturbance 2. Central Tropical Atlantic (AL90): An area of low pressure is located about 600 miles west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands and continues to show signs of organization. Further development is expected, and a tropical depression is likely to form during the next couple of days while the system moves generally westward at 10 to 15 mph. The system is then expected to turn west-northwestward early next week as it moves over the central tropical Atlantic. Formation chance through 48 hours...high...70 percent and formation chance through 7 days...high...90 percent.

Disturbance 3. Post-Tropical Cyclone Nigel is no threat to us. There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

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 93. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Tonight   Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday   A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night   A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Sunday   A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Obituary

Janet Spratte Tuthill

April 14, 1920 - September 17, 2023

Obituary

Shirley Sellers

September 4, 1936 - September 13, 2023

Bogalusa Council Meeting of September 19, 2023

On the Agenda for the September 19, 2023 Bogalusa City Council meeting were guest speakers Dr. Witt Gallaspy & Dr. Rachel Hunter, two Resolutions, the introduction of two Ordinances, and Public Hearings and Adoption of  five Ordinances. The Council discussed each item on the Agenda and heard from the public prior to votes. At times, Mayor Tyrin Truong, who was out of town in Washington D.C., called in with input. 

Following the presentation (beginning at 4:00 into the video) by the guest speakers, the Council 

ADOPTIONS OF RESOLUTIONS

• approved a Resolution in furtherance of the Bogalusa Sidewalk Project (beginning at 14:50 into the video). The project will be along Avenue B, stretching from Goodyear Park to the Bogalusa Sports Complex. The $590,000 project requires a match from the City of $59,000. In response to questions from the Council, Meagan Walker, Assistant Director of Administration, stated she was unsure from what account the $59,000 would come from
• approved a Resolution (beginning at 20:00 into the video) related to the Emergency Sewer System, evaluation and repairs, planning and construction. Funding comes from Cooperative Endeavor Agreements with the State for Capital Outlay Projects and requires a match from the City of $156,000

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES

• pulled from the Agenda (beginning at 25:50 into the video) the introduction of an Ordinance “authorizing the mayor to enter into a General Service Agreement between the City of Bogalusa and Brennan’s Vending providing ATM Services to the City of Bogalusa”. The vote was unanimous
• introduced an Ordinance (beginning at 26:40 into the video) authorizing the mayor to enter into a contract with Clear Springs

PUBLIC HEARINGS & ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES

• held a Public Hearing (beginning at 27:00 into the video) on an Ordinance to “accept the revised copy of the Bogalusa Employee Handbook and authorizing the mayor to enforce the provisions herein”. After a lot of discussion and input by phone from the Mayor, the Council voted to table this matter until October 3, 2023
• held a Public Hearing (beginning at 41:45 into the video) on an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept on behalf of the City of Bogalusa from William W. Nielsen, Jr. the donation of 1 city lot 120x150 feet in Section 41 Cannons Hundred Subdivision Plat to the City of Bogalusa”. The Council voted to approve the Ordinance. Following the Council vote, the Mayor joined the meeting by phone and stated his intention to veto the Ordinance 
• held a Public Hearing (beginning at 46:13 into the video) on an Ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter into a Fuel Supply Agreement between the City of Bogalusa and Robertson Oil Company. The Ordinance was approved
• held a Public Hearing (beginning at 48:40 into the video) on an Ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter into a contract between the City of Bogalusa and Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation involving sewer system improvements. The Ordinance was approved
• held a Public Hearing (beginning at 49:55 into the video) on an Ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana for $162,000 for the purchase of additional crime cameras. The Ordinance was approved.

During Public Participation (beginning at 54:00 into the video), the Council heard from Debbie McCloud, Brian Genco, Shan Hines, Meagan Walker, Fate Ferrell, Cheri Genco, and Larry Brown.

Mayor Truoing provided additional comments (beginning at 1:15:55 into the video), basically criticizing the Council. 

Following comments from the Council Members, the meeting adjourned.

The next meeting will be on October 3, 2023.

Washington Parish Jail Releases for September 20, 2023

Tropical Disturbances Today

Disturbance 1. Western Atlantic: A trough of low pressure is located several hundred miles east of the Florida peninsula. A non-tropical low pressure system is expected to form within this area by early Friday, and this system could acquire some subtropical characteristics on Friday or early Saturday while it moves generally northward toward the coast of North Carolina. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...30 percent and formation chance through 7 days...medium...40 percent.

Disturbance 2. Hurricane Nigel is no threat to us and is located about 495 miles SE of Cape Race, Newfoundland moving NE at 30 MPH with 85 MPH maximum sustained winds. There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Disturbance 3. Eastern Tropical Atlantic: A tropical wave is located just west of the Cabo Verde Islands. Environmental conditions are forecast to be conducive for gradual development of this system, and a tropical depression is likely to form this weekend or early next week while the system moves generally westward at 10 to 15 mph across the eastern and central tropical Atlantic. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...20 percent and formation chance through 7 days...high...70 percent.

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 94. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight   Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday   Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Saturday   Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.

Saturday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Deputies Seek Owner of Found Livestock

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking the owner of a single head of cattle located in the Lewiston area of Kentwood. 

Sheriff Edwards says the roaming livestock was found approximately 30 days ago and deputies have been unable to locate anyone claiming ownership. The livestock has since been housed by a private citizen and anyone wishing to claim ownership must provide proof of said ownership within 10 days. 

Anyone with information as to the owner of the livestock is asked to contact Sergeant Kendall Varnado at 985-748-8147.

WPSS Open Positions

Message From WPSS: Have a Bachelor's Degree? Become a Teacher!

Do you have a bachelor's degree? Have you thought about teaching but never applied because you weren’t certified? If you are committed to making a difference in student's lives, we welcome your consideration of the Washington Parish School System as a career choice. We’ll even help you obtain your certification.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

✅ A variety of HMO health plans

✅ Group life insurance

✅ State-supported retirement

✅ Credit union

✅ Dental care plans

✅ Flexible spending accounts and tax-deferred annuities

🌟We also promote earning advanced degrees by providing financial support for educators pursuing continuing educational studies.

Click the link below to access our hiring website! ⬇️

https://www.wpsb.org/careers

*Math and Science are high-need areas.

2023 Washington Parish Fair Stage Schedule

Carnival Tickets Available Beginning Next Monday

The Washington Parish Fair Association has advised that advance tickets will go on sale beginning Monday, September 25, 2023. A sheet of 40 tickets will be sold for $25.00. Once the fair starts, 30 tickets will cost $27.00 and single tickets will cost $1.00 each at the carnival ticket box. If you purchase tickets in advance your savings will be 40%. 

The advance tickets will be available at the 

• MAGEE FINANCIAL OFFICES located at 1001 Washington Street, Franklinton ( 985) 839-3512; 414 Columbia Street, Bogalusa (985) 735-8267; Hwy. 190, Covington (985) 893-1600; and 403 Avenue G, Kentwood (985) 229-7921; 
• HANCOCK WHITNEY BANK 919 Washington Street, Franklinton (985) 839-9821; 
• HANCOCK WHITNEY BANK 300 Austin Street, Bogalusa (985) 732-3661; 
• PARISH CREDIT at 951 Washington Street, Franklinton (985) 839-5616 and 
• NEILSON CITY DRUG STORE at 330 Austin St. Bogalusa, La. 

Tickets will be available each day during regular business hours through Tuesday, October 17, 2023. 

Thursday, October 19th and Saturday, October 21st will be PAY-ONE-PRICE Mid-Way Days and each arm band will cost $20.00 (CASH ONLY !!) The PAY-ONE- PRICE arm bands can be purchased beginning at 10am on those days and can be used until 4pm only on the day purchased. They can only be purchased on the Midway at the fairgrounds.

An important note to add: The Fair and Midway will be open on Sunday, October 22nd starting at 11:00 am until . .

Washington Parish Jail Releases for September 19, 2023