Tropical Disturbances Today

Disturbance 1.  Eastern and Central Tropical Atlantic (AL97): A tropical wave is located well to the southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands. Environmental conditions appear conducive for some development of this system during the next few days, and a tropical depression could form during the early or middle part of this week while it moves to the west-northwest or northwest at 15 to 20 mph across the central tropical Atlantic. Formation chance through 48 hours...medium...40 percent and formation chance through 7 days...medium...50 percent.

Tickfaw Narcotics Operation Nets Drug, Gun Arrest

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) has arrested 30-year-old Jamar Tyler, a convicted felon, following proactive patrol efforts by the TPSO Narcotics team. Tyler has been booked on two counts of Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm as well as one count each of Possession of Weapons While in Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substances, Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II Narcotics, Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule III Narcotics, Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule IV Narcotics, Operation of a Clandestine Lab, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Probation Violation, and various Traffic Violations.

Last week, while conducting proactive patrols in the Whiskey Lane/Highway 1064 area, TPSO Narcotics detectives pulled over a vehicle driving erratically. Inside was Tyler, a convicted felon, who had a loaded gun and illegal prescription pills in his pocket. Following a sniff search by K-9 Gunner, additional drugs, including meth, another gun and drug sale supplies like a scale and small bags were discovered inside of the vehicle. Tyler was then placed under arrest.

The TPSO would like to thank the public for their partnership in reporting suspicious activity.

Sheriff Gerald Sticker encourages anyone with information about any crime, or potential crime, to contact us directly, or if you’d prefer to share information anonymously, you can do so through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s tip line at 1-800-554-5245 or visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com and click on the P3 Tips icon or Submit A Tip!

*Suspect pictured is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.*

Obituary

Shirley Thomas Lumpkin

January 7, 1935 - October 9, 2025

Letter to the Editor

Today, nearly 7 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s — a number expected to increase to nearly 13 million by 2050, including 95k in Louisiana. Without medical breakthroughs, this number is projected to rise. As a caregiver of someone with dementia, I understand firsthand the impact this devastating disease has on families across America.

Personally, I went through helping transition my mother to a memory care home and my family is doing it again with my father.  It is heartbreaking to see your parents cognitively decline before you, I wipe tears as I write this. Thankfully, Congresswoman Letlow can play an important role in addressing this critical issue.

By increasing funding for Alzheimer’s and dementia research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by an additional $113.485 million and supporting the dementia public health infrastructure with $35 million for BOLD, Congresswoman Letlow has the opportunity to provide millions of Americans like me with a sense of hope. With this funding, scientists will be able to build on this momentum and continue working to advance basic disease knowledge, explore ways to reduce risk, uncover new biomarkers for early diagnosis and drug targeting, and make discoveries that can lead to a treatment or a cure. We can’t afford not to fund research.

Funding can mean everything to this dreadful disease. Finding more new medications, maybe ones that can slow or even stop the disease progression. My dad is going to be a part of a study group at a University that is researching Alzheimer's and dementia and I couldn’t be more proud of him.

Please join me and the Alzheimer’s Association in encouraging Congresswoman Letlow to lead in the fight to end Alzheimer’s and other dementia by supporting critical research funding and the dementia public health infrastructure. Our progress must continue.

Chris Marie Oberloh - Mount Hermon, LA

Washington Parish Deputies Investigating Shooting Involving Juveniles

Friday (October 10, 2025) evening at 6:45 p.m., Washington Parish Deputies, along with Bogalusa Police Officers, responded to a call regarding a shooting involving two juveniles off Highway 439. 

One juvenile was taken to Our Lady of the Angels in Bogalusa in critical condition, eventually passing away from sustained injuries. 

The other juvenile involved has been identified, and the case remains under active investigation. 

Any additional information will be released as it becomes available.

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 82. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight   Clear, with a low around 56. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday   Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night   Clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind.

Columbus Day   Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night   Clear, with a low around 58. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tropical Disturbances Today

Disturbance 1.  Tropical Storm Jerry is moving northward over the western Atlantic. Jerry is located about 545 miles south of Bermuda moving north at 16 MPH with 60 MPH maximum sustained winds. A northward to north-northeastward motion is expected through the weekend, followed by a turn toward the east on Monday. There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Swells generated by Jerry are affecting the Leeward Islands, Windward Islands, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, and the Turks and Caicos Islands, likely causing life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. These swells are expected to spread toward the Bahamas this morning. 

Disturbance 2.  Tropical Atlantic: A tropical wave is located well to the south-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands. Some gradual development of this system is possible over the next several days while it moves west-northwestward to northwestward at 15 to 20 mph across the eastern and central tropical Atlantic. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...30 percent.

Obituary

Brenda Gayle Moore

September 15, 1947 - October 4, 2025

Obituary

Jashon Trene Johnson-Ezell

November 10, 1975 - September 30, 2025

Obituary

William Edward "Ed" Gaines, Jr.

November 18, 1944 - October 8, 2025

Obituary

Theresa “Terry” Stewart Keen

May 15, 1956 - October 8, 2025

Tax Renewals on October 11th Ballot - Why These Renewals Matter

We are investing in the foundations of Washington Parish. From roads and health services to libraries and public buildings, these four millages support everyday services that keep Washington Parish connected, safe, and functioning. Voters will see these millages on the October 11 ballot. Because they are renewals, not new taxes, they continue long-standing sources of funding.

• Parish Courthouse and Public Buildings – 1.03 mills. This renewal supports the maintenance of public buildings such as the Courthouse, the Sheriff’s Office, the Parish Jail & more. Funds cover repairs and maintenance for plumbing, HVAC systems, and electrical infrastructure – ensuring these public spaces remain safe, functional, and ready to serve the community.

• Parish Roads – 4.13 mills. Washington Parish Government is responsible for maintaining almost 1,000 miles of rural roads. In the past decade, nearly 300 miles of parish roads have been resurfaced. Safe roads = safe schools, businesses, & emergency response.

• Parish Health Units – 3.11 mills. Health units located in Bogalusa and Franklinton offer affordable healthcare and preventative services.  No one is turned away. Immunizations - Nutrition & WIC - Women’s health - Public safety inspections. Patient visits grew by 25% in the past year, showing how critical these units are to our communities.  

• Parish Libraries – 4.6 mills. Our public libraries welcome more than 62,000 visitors each year.  They provide: • Free computer and internet access for those without reliable home service, • Laptop and hotspot lending programs, • Story times, reading programs, and youth activities, • Genealogy research and parish history preservation, • State park pass checkouts and community service. Branches in Franklinton, Bogalusa, Enon and Thomas help residents of all ages stay connected and learning.  

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for October 8-9, 2025

Jeffery Tisdale (age 47 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II Drugs (2 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $10000.00.

Brooklyn Magee (age 25 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Parole Violation by Probation and Parole and Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Charles Quinn (age 44 with Angie, La. address) was booked on the charge of Criminal Damage by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $7500.00.

Corey Lott (age 25 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Parole Violation, Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm (2 counts), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by Probation and Parole. Bond set at $100000.00.

Kevin Frilot (age 37 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm (2 counts) and Obstruction of Justice/Evidence Tampering by Probation and Parole. Bond set at $100000.00.

Jennifer Smith (age 42 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule 1 Drugs, Possession of Schedule IV Drugs, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Obstruction of Justice/Evidence Tampering, and Possession of CDS With Weapon Present by Probation and Parole. Bond set at $15000.00.

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

Obituary

Bonnie Jane Nobles Holland

August 15, 1935 - October 8, 2025

Obituary

Samuel Oneal Pigott

August 21, 1941 - September 30, 2025

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 83. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight   Clear, with a low around 58. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Saturday   Sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night   Clear, with a low around 57. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday   Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

Sunday Night   Clear, with a low around 57. Calm wind.

Tropical Disturbances Today

Disturbance 1. Tropical Storm Jerry is no threat to our area as it moves north and then east out into the central Atlantic.

Disturbance 2. Subtropical Storm Karen is no threat to our area and moving further east in the central Atlantic.

Obituary

Marvin Paul Marks

December 1, 1966 - October 4, 2025

Obituary

Shirley Marie Warren

May 13, 1963 - October 1, 2025

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 87. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight   Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday   Sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

Friday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday   Sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night   Clear, with a low around 57. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tropical Disturbances Today

Disturbance 1.  Tropical Storm Jerry is no threat to our area. Jerry is located about 355 miles ESE of the Northern Leeward Islands moving WNW at 20 MPH with maximum sustained winds of 65 MPH. On the forecast track, the center of Jerry is expected to pass near or to the northeast of the northern Leeward Islands later today and tonight. Interests there and the British and U.S. Virgin Islands should monitor the progress of Jerry.

Disturbance 2.  North Atlantic (AL96): A gale-force non-tropical area of low pressure located several hundred miles to the west-northwest of the Azores is producing limited shower activity near its center. Some subtropical or tropical development of this system is possible over the next day or two before it moves over even cooler waters and into a stronger shear environment. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...10 percent.

Washington Parish Rape Trial Cut Short by Defendant’s Guilty Plea

District Attorney Collin Sims reported today (October 9, 2025) that the trial of 42-year-old Eliseo Carbajal Perez of Mexico for rape and other sexual assault charges was halted on September 30, 2025 after jury selection when Perez informed the court he was guilty of the charges and did not want to continue with the trial.  Perez then proceeded to formally plead guilty to second degree rape, aggravated crime against nature, and two counts of molestation of a juvenile.  These charges pertain to sexual assaults he committed against two young girls in Franklinton on multiple occasions over a period of years.  Assistant District Attorneys Doug Freese and Le’Anne Malnar handled the prosecution with Judge William H. Burris presiding.  Detective Demmie Rice, formerly with the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office, led the investigation.

Perez began sexually abusing the two young girls when they were approximately 5 and 7 years of age.  After enduring years of abuse, one of the girls told her mother she was scared of the defendant and disclosed why.  The girl’s mother notified the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office and the resulting investigation led to the arrest of the defendant.

Perez’s trial commenced last week.  After the selection of a 12-person jury, the trial was ready to proceed when the defendant elected to plead guilty to all four charges.  His guilty plea was entered prior to either victim being required to testify.  However, both victims were present in the courtroom at the time of the plea.  As a result, they were able to see the man who abused them admit his guilty clearly and unequivocally when he was asked by Judge Burris whether he was admitting he raped one victim and sexually assaulted both victims.  Perez clearly stated “yes, sir” to the judge after admitting the victims’ assertions were true and that he was pleading guilty because he in fact committed the crimes.

After Perez entered his guilty plea, he received four concurrent 35-year prison terms on the charges.  By law, Perez is ineligible for parole on any portion of his prison sentence.  Because Perez is in the United States illegally, he will be subject to deportation proceedings upon his release from the Department of Corrections after serving his 35-year prison term.

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for October 4-7, 2025

Raymone Singleton (age 20 with Gray, La. address) was booked on the charge of Theft of Firearm by the Franklinton Police Department. Released October 7, 2025.

Shona Westmoreland (age 38 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Fugitive Other Jurisdiction by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

William Johnson (age 57 with Roseland, La. address) was booked on the charges of Theft Less Than 1000 (7 counts) by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.

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

Obituary

Daniel Wilson

August 1, 1936 - October 1, 2025

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

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

Today   Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 88. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight   Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday   Sunny, with a high near 86. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday   Sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Tropical Disturbances Today

Disturbance 1.  Southwestern Gulf: Disorganized showers and thunderstorms continue with a trough of low pressure moving westward across the Bay of Campeche. Some slow development of this system is possible before it moves inland over southern Mexico later today or early Thursday. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...10 percent.

Disturbance 2.  No threat to our area, Tropical Storm Jerry is located about 835 miles ESE of the Northern Leeward Islands moving WNW at 23 MPH with 50 MPH maximum sustained winds. On the forecast track, the core of the system is expected to be near or to the north of the northern Leeward Islands late Thursday and Friday.

Obituary

David Williams

October 20, 1949 - October 2, 2025

Obituary

Edwin C. Nicholson

April 15, 1938 - October 5, 2025

One Dead, Seven Arrested in Really Stupid Shooting in Hammond

On October 1, 2025, the Hammond Police Department was notified that a male subject had arrived at North Oaks Medical Center suffering from a gunshot wound. Preliminary information indicated that he was shot in the area of Apple Street and King Ard Street.

Officers immediately responded to both the hospital and the suspected crime scene, where they secured the area and began processing evidence. Despite medical efforts, the victim, Antonio Brister,  20 years old of Hammond, succumbed to his injuries shortly after arriving at the hospital.

During the course of the investigation, HPD detectives located the crime scene and determined multiple suspects approached the victim and fired at him from a wooded area approximately 51 yards away.

Detectives identified and interviewed several persons of interest and learned that a group was gathered at a residence on an adjacent street while the victim and several others were playing "opp" music and dancing on the corner of King Ard and Apple Street. The group at the residence felt disrespected by this and entered the woods near an abandoned house on Apple Street where they began shooting in the direction of the victim and his friends.  Unfortunately, a single round struck Brister causing his death. 

No other injuries or damage to property were reported.

The following arrests have been made:

• Amarion Dupree Nelson, 21 years old of Hammond: •Obstruction of justice, •Failure to report certain felonies, •Second degree murder, •Illegal discharge of a dangerous weapon, •Criminal Street Gangs and patterns of criminal gang activity
• Darius Matthews, 17 years old of Hammond: •Obstruction of justice, •Failure to report certain felonies, •Second degree murder, •Illegal discharge of a dangerous weapon, •Criminal Street Gangs and patterns of criminal gang activity
• Zakarey Smith, 18 years old of  Hammond: •Obstruction of justice, •Failure to report certain felonies, •Second degree murder, •Illegal discharge of a dangerous weapon, •Criminal Street Gangs and patterns of criminal gang activity
• Davonte Malik Hayes, 22 years old of Hammond: •Obstruction of justice, •Failure to report certain felonies, •Second degree murder, •Illegal discharge of a dangerous weapon, •Criminal Street Gangs and patterns of criminal gang activity
• Darius Ray Brown, 18 years old of Hammond: •Failure to report certain felonies, •Criminal Street Gangs and patterns of criminal gang activity, and •Principal to second degree murder
• Ja’Ray Mitchell, 21 years old of Hammond: •Failure to report certain felonies and •Criminal Street Gangs and patterns of criminal gang activity.  
• Tykeem Washington, 17 years old of Hammond. •Failure to report certain felonies and •Criminal Street Gangs and patterns of criminal gang activity.

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

Missing Person Alert

The St. Helena Parish Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Brittany Travasos. She may also go by the name Brittany Barlow. Social media sources indicate her hair may be bleached blonde.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Brittany Travasos (Barlow) is urged to contact the St. Helena Parish Sheriff’s Office at 225-222-4413 or your local law enforcement agency.

Amite Police Investigating Fatal Shooting

On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at approximately 4:58 AM, officers from the Amite City Police Department responded to the 400 block of East Factory Street after receiving a report of a potential gunshot victim inside a vehicle parked in the roadway.

Upon their arrival, officers found one individual with what appeared to be a gunshot wound seated within the vehicle. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene.

We are encouraging anyone with information to contact the Amite Police Department at (985) 748-6169 or to submit a tip anonymously via Crimestoppers at www.tangicrimestoppers.com

Obituary

William Keith Byrd

December 25, 1958 - October 5, 2025

Slidell-area Arrest - Impounded Vehicle, Illegal Drugs

Gino Monaco, age 50 and of Harvey, was arrested Sunday (October 5, 2025) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office after Monaco unlawfully attempted to remove his impounded vehicle from a Slidell-area wrecker yard. Illegal narcotics were located inside his impounded vehicle.

Investigators with the STPSO Narcotics Division assisted the Criminal Patrol Division with the investigation.

Located inside the impounded vehicle were 8 grams of Ketamine, 108 grams (3.8 ounces) of psilocybin mushrooms, 7 grams of cocaine, 3 dosage units of  unlawfully possessed Xanax, 1 unlawfully possessed hydrocodone tablet, 8 dosage units of unlawfully possessed amphetamine, 1 grams of marijuana, and $2,605

Monaco was taken into custody and booked into the STPSO Correctional Center on the charges of Unlawful Entry of a Place of Business, Unauthorized Removal of a Motor Vehicle, Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS (Psilocybin Mushrooms), Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Cocaine), Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Hydrocodone), Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Amphetamine), Possession of a Schedule III CDS (Ketamine), Possession of a Schedule IV CDS (Xanax), Transactions Involving Proceeds from Drug Offenses, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 

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

Washington Parish Burn Ban Lifted

Yesterday (October6, 2025), Washington Parish President Ryan Seal terminated the burn ban that had been in effect since September 19, 2025.  

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

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

Today   A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm. Patchy dense fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind. 

Tonight   A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

Wednesday   A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday   Sunny, with a high near 84. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 64. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tropical Disturbances Today

Disturbance 1.  Southwestern Gulf: A trough of low pressure is located over the Yucatan Peninsula. This system is expected to emerge over the Bay of Campeche later today, and some slow development is possible before it moves inland over southern Mexico late Wednesday or early Thursday. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...10 percent.

Disturbance 2.  Central Tropical Atlantic (AL95): An area of low pressure is located a little more than 1000 miles east of the Windward Islands. Advisories will likely be initiated on a tropical depression later today.  This system is expected to move quickly west-northwestward across the central tropical Atlantic, and then move near or north of the northern Leeward Islands on Thursday and Friday. Formation chance through 48 hours...high...90 percent and formation chance through 7 days...high...90 percent.

Obituary

Jimmie Dale Ervin

July 13, 1943 - October 1, 2025

Obituary

Ray Walter Duncan

November 8, 1929 - October 5, 2025

Obituary

Liam Richard Carroll

October 2, 2025

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

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

Today   A 50 percent chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight   A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night   A 10 percent chance of thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. 

Wednesday   A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. North wind around 5 mph.

Tropical Disturbances Today

Central Tropical Atlantic (AL95):  A broad area of low pressure associated with a low-latitude tropical wave continues to produce a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms over the tropical central Atlantic.  Environmental conditions appear generally conducive for gradual development of this system, and a tropical depression is likely to form within the next few days while it moves quickly west-northwestward across the central tropical Atlantic, approaching the northern Leeward Islands by the latter part of the week. Formation chance through 48 hours...medium...50 percent and formation chance through 7 days...high...70 percent.

Obituary

Peggy Adkins Criddle

September 6, 1949 - October 4, 2025

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. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. East wind around 15 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight   A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday   A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night   A 30 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning. 

Tuesday Night   A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tropical Disturbances Today

Disturbance 1.  North-Central Gulf: A weak area of low pressure located over the north-central Gulf is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms near the coasts of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.  This system is expected to move slowly northwestward during the next day or two, reaching the coast of Texas by Monday.  Development of this system is not expected due to strong upper-level winds. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...near 0 percent.

Disturbance 2.  Tropical Atlantic (AL95): A broad area of low pressure associated with a tropical wave continues to produce a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms several hundred miles south-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands. Environmental conditions appear conducive for additional development of this system, and a tropical depression is likely to form this week as the system moves quickly across the central tropical Atlantic, approaching portions of the Leeward Islands by the latter part of this week. Formation chance through 48 hours...medium...40 percent and formation chance through 7 days...high...70 percent.

UPDATE: Driver Charged with Vehicular Homicide in Crash Near Bush That Claimed the Life of 8-Year-Old

Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop L continued the investigation into the September 16, 2025 fatal crash that claimed the life of 8-year-old Jewel Leger of Covington. Click here for the original story

Standard toxicology testing was performed on the driver of the Toyota Camry, 39-year-old Candace L. Leblanc of Covington, as part of the investigation. The results revealed that Leblanc’s blood contained impairing drugs at the time of the crash.

Troopers obtained an arrest warrant for Leblanc through the 22nd Judicial District Court on the charges of L.R.S. 14:32.1 – Vehicular Homicide, L.R.S. 32:295 – No Child Restraints, L.R.S. 32:300 – Possession of Alcoholic Beverages in Motor Vehicles, L.R.S. 32:52 – Driver Must be Licensed, and L.R.S. 32:58 – Careless Operation. 

On October 4, 2025, Troopers booked Leblanc into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Facility on the above charges.

This crash remains under active investigation.

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

Louisiana State Police remind all motorists of the dangers of impaired driving, which can have devastating consequences, whether caused by alcohol, drugs, or a combination of the two. Motorists are urged to make responsible decisions, such as never driving while impaired, always ensuring that all occupants are properly restrained, and avoiding distractions while driving. These choices can often mean the difference between life and death.

This Week in Louisiana Agriculture

National 4-H Week is October 5-11, and we’re celebrating with a special TWILA takeover from the Louisiana 4-H state officers! From launching businesses to chasing careers, these stories highlight the big dreams, hard work, and heart of 4-H members across the state. Whether in the barn, the boardroom, or even the cockpit, these students are proving they’re beyond ready for whatever comes next. 

Watch this week’s show to see why 4-H is more than just a program—it’s a launchpad. 

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for October 3, 2025

James Bastine (age 61 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Possession of Marijuana by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Marvin Lundy (age 42 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Distribution of Schedule 1 CDS, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Failure to Pay Fine, and Failure to Appear by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Kelly Sibley (age 18 with Oak Vale, Ms. address) was booked on the charge of Battery of a Dating Partner by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

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

Ribbon Cutting & Prayer Circle: Bogalusa Rebirth Celebrates Development of 8 New Homes in Richardsontown

A Press Release from Bogalusa Rebirth

Prayers work wonders and yesterday (October 3, 2025), the Bogalusa community witnessed just that. A ribbon was cut, a prayer circle was formed, and the doors of hope and opportunity opened as Bogalusa Rebirth, in partnership with the Louisiana Housing Corporation, celebrated the construction of eight new single-family homes in the Richardsontown community.

The event was marked by heartfelt prayers led by Pastor Patrick Magee, and tours of the homes. Most importantly, plenty of homebuyers are already in the pipeline, working with counselors and lenders to achieve their dream of homeownership.

This milestone was made possible through $1.3 million in HUD HOME funds allocated via LHC’s CHDO Annual Awards Program, along with additional investments of $100,000 from Enterprise Community Partners and $100,000 from the Housing Assistance Council.

Bogalusa Rebirth, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, HUD-Certified Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), HUD Certified Housing Counseling Agency, and USDA Direct Loan Packager, continues to focus on eliminating blight and
replacing it with high-quality, affordable housing that strengthens neighborhoods and builds future tax bases for city and parish infrastructure improvements.

"Over ten years, the sixteen properties that Bogalusa Rebirth has produced will generate an estimated $281,300. in property tax revenue, —an investment in Bogalusa’s brighter future" Executive Director Wendy Dupont told the group as they gathered under a beautiful oak tree in the front yard of a new home. "Imagine if we could multiply that number."

Each home is equipped with Ring Doorbell cameras for added safety and security, ensuring residents can feel secure in their investment and their community.

Bogalusa Rebirth extends deep gratitude to many:

• Board of Directors: Derek Dantin (Chairman), Tracey Williams, Dawhone Smith, Judy Sapp, Marlaina Dorman, and Kay Kay Castleberry
• HUD-Certified Housing Counseling & Homebuyer Coordinator: Breanna Caves
• Louisiana Housing Corporation: Brenda Evans, Chief Operating Officer; Paul Johnson, HOME Team; Breanne Bizette, Public Information Officer
• Community Leaders: Senator Beth Mizell; State Rep. John Wyble; Sheriff Jason Smith and WPSO PIO Lindsey Miller; Parish President Ryan Seal; Kim Wagner, Parish Councilwoman and former longtime Bogalusa Rebirth board member; Chastan Bickham, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Bogalusa
• Development Team: Nobles Construction, Builder, (Eddie Gabler, Project Manager); Nobles & Associates, Architects & Engineering (Katie Jones), Ramboll Environmental Consulting (Rivers Berryhill); Jason Mickenheim, Closing Attorney, Cypress Title
• Realtors & Lenders, Bonnie Alford Fane Properties, Katie Busby & Wendy Boyd Katie & Co. Realty; Kimberly Burbank (Renasant Bank), Bridget Owens (Resource Bank)
• Community Partners: David Revere & Elijah Carroll (Youth Build Bogalusa), Liz Garland & Sophia Robinson (United Way of SELA), Kim Edwards (The Daily News)
• Community Members: Teddy Drummond (former Councilman-at-Large), Oneita Graham (former District C Councilwoman), Sonia Fernandez (Resthaven Living Center), James Brennan (Blackstone Property Co.)
• Lisa Miles (Flamingle Home Staging Services), Skylar Wade (Moody Moon) & Sharon Hartzog (Aerial Photography)

Home buyer applicants and donors are invited to learn visit http://www.BogalusaRebirth.com to learn more. All donations are tax-deductible and directly support the mission of revitalizing Bogalusa.

Homebuyers must be income and credit qualified.

Bogalusa Rebirth is committed to removing blight, restoring communities, and rebuilding opportunities for residents looking for decent, safe and affordable homes. By transforming disinvested neighborhoods, the organization provides quality housing and lays the foundation for long-term economic vitality.

Together, with prayer, dedication, and partnership, we are proving that Bogalusa’s best days are still ahead. Continued prayers for Bogalusa.

Obituary

Elizabeth "Betty" Saba Krebs

July 1, 1938 - October 2, 2025

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

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

Today   Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight   Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday   A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind 10 to 15 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday   A 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 5 to 10 mph. 

Monday Night   A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tropical Disturbances Today

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Disturbance 1.   North-Central Gulf: A weak area of low pressure has formed over the north-central Gulf and is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms off the coasts of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.  This system is expected to move slowly northwestward during the next day or two, reaching the coast of Texas by Monday.  Development of this system is not expected due to strong upper-level winds. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...near 0 percent.

Disturbance 2.  1. Bahamas and Southern Florida: A weak area of low pressure located near the northwestern Bahamas continues to produce disorganized shower activity.  This system is expected to drift west-northwestward across the northwestern Bahamas and toward southern Florida during the next day or two. Development is not expected due to strong upper-level winds. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...near 0 percent.

Disturbance 3.  Tropical Atlantic: A tropical wave between the west coast of Africa and Cabo Verde Islands is producing a broad area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms.  Gradual development of the wave is possible over the next few days, and it could become a tropical depression by the middle to latter part of next week while moving across the central tropical Atlantic and approaching portions of the Leeward Islands. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent and formation chance through 7 days...medium...50 percent.

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Obituary

John G. Holcomb, Jr.

July 12, 1949 - October 1, 2025

Obituary

Gwendolyn Marie Blackburn

September 25, 1964 - September 27, 2025

Obituary

Central Evlyn Flot

March 13, 1957 - September 28, 2025

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for October 2, 2025

Skylar Gilmore (age 23 with Jayess, Ms. address) was booked on the charge of Malfeasance in Office by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Released on $20000.00 bond.

Delores Holcombe (age 59 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Criminal Damage by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Justin Provost (age 41 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, and Possession of Schedule III Drugs by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Derrick Slocum (age 66 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of No Taillight on Bicycle, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, and Obstruction of Justice/Evidence Tampering by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Leigh Bunn (age 49 with Angie, La. address) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (4 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

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

Obituary

Nathaniel "Nay" Partman

November 13, 1939 - September 20, 2025

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 85. East wind around 10 mph.

Tonight   Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Saturday   Sunny, with a high near 86. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

Saturday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph.

Sunday   A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 10 to 15 mph. 

Sunday Night   A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tropical Disturbances Today

Disturbance 1.  Southwestern Atlantic: A weak area of low pressure has formed near the central Bahamas along the remnants of a frontal boundary. This system is expected to meander near Florida and the Bahamas for the next several days. Strong upper-level winds are expected to prevent significant development of the low, however the combination of the disturbance with the broader remnant boundary are still expected to produce heavy rainfall across portions of Florida and the Bahamas through the weekend. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...10 percent.

Disturbance 2.  Central Tropical Atlantic: A tropical wave is expected to move off the coast of Africa today. The wave is forecast to interact with another disturbance over the eastern tropical Atlantic, and then move westward after that. Environmental conditions are expected to become conducive for some slow development of the system in a few days, and a tropical depression could form near or east of the Lesser Antilles by the end of next week. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent and formation chance through 7 days...medium...40 percent.

STPSO Proactive Unit Make Arrest Following Traffic Stop

On Saturday (September 27), while patrolling in the area of Highway 59 near North Lane in Mandeville, detectives assigned to the Saint Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Proactive Enforcement Unit initiated a traffic stop on a blue 2009 Kia Sorento. Detectives identified the driver and passenger as 57 year-old Robert Giraldi and 51 year-old Sherie Quave.  

Pursuant to a vehicle search based on probable cause, the following was discovered and seized from inside the vehicle: 5 grams of Methamphetamine located in multiple containers (found in the immediate area of Quave), 5 grams of Methamphetamine (found in the immediate area of Giraldi), miscellaneous drug paraphernalia (found in the immediate area of both occupants).

The two were arrested and booked into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center.

The STPSO Proactive Enforcement Unit is tasked with targeting high-crime areas, deterring illicit activity, and engaging in intelligence-led policing efforts with a focus on disrupting narcotics and firearms-related offenses.

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

17-Year-Old Student Arrested for Having Gun on School Property

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) has arrested 17 year-old Thomas Sharp, a Ponchatoula teenager for bringing a gun to his school’s campus. Sharp has been booked on one count of Possession of a Firearm on School Property.

Today (Thursday, October 2, 2025), TPSO received a report that a gun was seen sitting on the front passenger seat of a student’s vehicle in the Ponchatoula High School parking lot. School administrators worked with the assigned School Resource Officer (SRO) to confirm Sharp as the driver of the vehicle and he was placed under arrest. At no time were any students in danger and the school was not placed on lockdown.

The TPSO and the Tangipahoa School System thank the community for their continued partnership to ensure the highest level of safety and security at our schools.

As a reminder, you can share information about crimes, suspicious or even concerning activities, in our schools through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s tip line at 1-800-554-5245 or visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com and click on the P3 Tips icon or Submit A Tip! You can provide this information anonymously.

Obituary

Betty Mae Wilson Puryear

October 8, 1944 - September 10, 2025

Obituary

Renoldo Marquise "Mark" Jones

August 18, 1986 - September 19, 2025

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for September 30- October 1, 2025

Devin Lewis (age 29 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Fugitive Other Jurisdiction by the Franklinton Police Department. Released Oct. 1, 2025

Jessica Pitre (age 45 with Tylertown, Ms. address) was booked on the charges of Bank Fraud (3 counts), Identity Theft, Forgery (3 counts), Issuing Worthless Checks Under 1000 (3 counts), Theft Less Than 1000 (2 counts), Speeding 11-20 Over Limit, No Drivers License, and Possession of Schedule 1 Drugs by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Lameshia Long (age 30 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Attachment by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Released on $120.00 bond.

Jason Hotard (age 44 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Fugitive Other Jurisdiction and Assault on a School Teacher by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Louella Bagot (age 64 with Mt. Hermon, La. address) was booked on the charge of Protective Order Violation by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Heather Greer (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.

Tisten Powe (age 30 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Sexual Battery/Victim Under 13 YOA 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 88. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight   Mostly clear, with a low around 65. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday   Sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Friday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday   Sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

Saturday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tropical Disturbances Today

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Disturbance 1.  An area of low pressure may form near the northwestern Bahamas and southern Florida by Saturday. Any additional development is expected to be slow to occur as the system moves northwestward across the Florida Peninsula into the Gulf of America. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...10 percent.

Disturbance 2.  Hurricane Imelda is no threat to our area and has passed Bermuda. Swells and high surf from Imelda are expected to affect the east coast of the United States for several days.

Disturbance 3.  Central Tropical Atlantic: A tropical wave is expected to move off the coast of Africa over the next day or two. Thereafter, this wave is forecast to interact with another disturbance in the eastern tropical Atlantic, and some slow development of the combined feature is possible as the system moves westward to west-northwestward at 15 to 20 mph. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...20 percent.

La. AG Murrill's LBI Arrests Pearl River Man for Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material

On September 29, 2025, Attorney General Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested 33-year-old Christopher Barnhill on Chris Kennedy Road in Pearl River for 16 counts of Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material Under the Age of Thirteen (Felony) and 5 counts of Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material Under the Age of Seventeen (Felony). 

LBI agents initially received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with General Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation Cyber Crime Unit, the State Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Covington Police Department in affiliation with the 22nd Judicial District SVU Task Force.

Barnhill was booked into the St. Tammany Parish Jail. Bond was set at $200,000.00

This Week in Louisiana Agriculture

In this episode, we show you how farmers in West Carroll Parish came together to harvest for a neighbor after an injury. You’ll also meet Chris Roussel, a jeweler and rancher who used his experience of running a family jewelry business to build 12-Star Ranch and launch a custom beef label. We’ll highlight traditions old and new, see how teachers are bringing agriculture into the classroom, and visit Avery Island for a closer look at the peppers behind a world-famous hot sauce. Plus, this week’s TWILA Boost features a pro quarterback giving back to farmers during harvest. 

Obituary

William "Bill" C. Brown

May 28, 1951 - September 29, 2025

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 90. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight   Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday   Sunny, with a high near 88. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 65. East wind around 5 mph.

Friday   Sunny, with a high near 85. East wind around 10 mph.

Friday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Tropical Disturbances Today

There are still the same two disturbances today.

3-Year-Old Kidnapped Child Found Safe in Kentwood, Suspect in Custody

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office has reported that kidnapped 3-year-old Christopher Cooper has been found safe and the suspected kidnapper, 49 year-old James Casey Mercier (pictured right) of McComb is in custody. 

At around 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday (September 30, 2025) night, the child's mother reported having been in the vehicle with Mercier and her child traveling south on I-55 when they pulled over north of Kentwood at the Welcome Center. When the mother got out of the car to get the child out of the backseat, Mercier took off with the child traveling southbound.

At 11:41 p.m., the TPSO requested the public’s assistance with locating the child and an Amber Alert (shown below) was issued. At 6:01 a.m. on Wednesday (October 1, 2025) morning, the TPSO advised that the child was located sleeping in the back of the suspect vehicle in the parking lot of a business in the Kentwood area. At 7:58 a.m. on Wednesday morning, the TPSO advised that Mercer had been taken into custody and is being charged, at this time, with Aggravated Kidnapping.

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