Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

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

Today   A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 110. North wind around 5 mph.

Tonight   A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Calm wind.

Thursday   A 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10am. High near 93. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. 

Friday   A 90 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 89. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. 

Friday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tropical Disturbances Today

(Just yesterday, the Tropical Seven-Day Graphical Tropical Weather Outlook said "Tropical cyclone activity is not expected during the next 7 days". Now this! Just goes to show how fast things change)

North-Central Gulf:  A trough of low pressure has developed near the  southeastern U.S. coast. Over the next day or two, this system is forecast to move west-southwestward into the north-central portion of the Gulf where some slow development is possible.  By this weekend, the system is likely to move inland, ending its chances for development. Regardless of tropical cyclone formation, locally heavy rainfall is possible for portions of Florida over the next day or so, and for the northern Gulf coast through this weekend. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...10 percent.

Non-Compliant Registered Sex Offenders Wanted in Pike County, MS

The Pike County Sheriff's Office has issued arrest warrants for four non-compliant registered sex offenders. If you have information regarding the whereabouts of these persons, call 911. Do not attempt to approach or detain them.

Another Case of Young People With Guns & Drugs. This From Hammond

This is another case of young people with guns and drugs. Plus, one (the 18 year-old) already had numerous felony warrants and the other two were already on parole and all three identified as gang members. This was in Hammond, where we have children and grandchildren going to school and family working and shopping. But it is not just Hammond, we live in a dangerous world!

On July 15, 2025, the Hammond Police Department Patrol Division conducted a traffic stop, which identified Brennon Thompson, 18 years old of Hammond, as a passenger. Thompson held numerous felony warrants. The vehicle was also occupied by Dejon Warner, 24 years old of Hammond, and Jacorey Brumfield, 23 years old of Hammond.

The HPD Narcotics Division and Street Crimes Unit arrived to assist. Thompson was placed under arrest and a search of the vehicle was conducted. Found were 

• a Anderson Manufacturing assault rifle pistol, loaded with a round in the chamber and a magazine containing 8 rounds, 
• a Glock 19 handgun, loaded with a round in the chamber and a magazine containing 17 rounds, reported stolen 
• 2 clear bags containing suspected marijuana
• Digital scale

All three men were identified as members of a gang based in Hammond that calls itself “Most Turnt Youngins” or “MTY”. Warner and Brumfield were found to be on parole for multiple weapon charges and also placed under arrest. The three men were then transported to the Hammond City Jail for booking. 

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty

Obituary

Debra Ann Fischer

August 16, 1953 - June 21, 2025

Bogalusa Man Gets Life Sentence In Drive-by Shooting Murder

District Attorney Collin Sims reports that on July 21, 2025, Judge William H. Burris sentenced 25-year-
old Christian Cartez Myers of Bogalusa to life in prison for the 2022 second degree murder of 50-year-old Veronique Allen. In June, a Washington Parish jury deliberated for one hour before returning a guilty verdict against Myers for second degree murder, assault by drive-by shooting and illegal use of weapons. In addition to the life sentence, Judge Burris sentenced Myers to ten years in prison on the assault by drive-by shooting charge and two years in prison on the illegal discharge of weapons charge. The court ordered all sentences to run concurrent with each other. Assistant District Attorneys Le’Anne Malnar and Christina Fisher prosecuted the case. Detective Justin Blackwell headed the investigation for the Bogalusa Police Department.

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Testimony during the trial established that around noon on August 23, 2022, officers with the Bogalusa Police Department responded to a residence on Main Street after receiving reports of a shooting.  Upon entering the residence, officers found 50-year-old Veronique Allen had suffered a fatal gunshot wound to her head.  Witnesses present at the residence described a normal family gathering interrupted by a burst of gunfire from outside the residence.  Several bullets penetrated the residence, one striking Allen.

After securing video surveillance footage from a nearby residence and church, detectives were able to ascertain the license plate number of a vehicle observed circling the residence several times during the shooting. The license plate number was disseminated to law enforcement agencies across the state and later that afternoon, the Lafayette Police Department located the vehicle on one of its streets.  When officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop of the vehicle, it fled at a high rate of speed.  During the pursuit, the occupants ditched the vehicle and fled on foot.  A convenience store surveillance camera recorded one of the occupants running away.  The video was later shown to relatives of Allen to determine if they could recognize the subject.  They all identified him as Christian Myers.

An arrest warrant was issued for Myers.  Several months later, Myers was arrested in Maine and extradited back to Washington Parish.  When questioned by detectives, he admitted to being the driver of the vehicle during the drive-by shooting.  Myers said he had a “beef” with a man who turned out to be a relative of the deceased victim.  Armed with weapons, Myers and several other males rode around Bogalusa looking for their intended target.  They eventually ended up at the residence on Main Street.  Myers said they riddled the residence with a barrage of gunfire and then fled.

During the sentencing, several relatives of the deceased victim made statements to the court and to the defendant.  They lamented how the deceased victim had welcomed the defendant into her home when he was a child.  They said their family lives in fear and that the victim’s residence is no longer a place for happy family gatherings.

Man Wanted by Bogalusa Police for July 13th Shooting

At about 7:14 PM on July 13, 2025, the Bogalusa Police Department received 911 calls regarding a subject being shot in the 900 block of Ave G, Bogalusa La. Responding Officers learned that a white male sustained two gunshot wounds; he was immediately transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. Detectives were notified and  were able to determine what led to the shooting and identify the person responsible.

Warrants were obtained for 39 year-old Daniel King Brown for 1 count Attempted First Degree Murder, 1 count of Assault By Drive By Shooting, and 1 count of Illegal Use Of Weapons or Dangerous Instruments. 

BPD asks the public’s assistance on the whereabouts of Daniel Brown. Please contact the Bogalusa Police Department at 985-732-3611 . 

Brown may have ties to the Brookhaven, Mississippi area.

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

Three Fugitives - Plus One - Arrested in Kentwood Area

On Sunday (July 20, 2025), the Ponchatoula Police Department responded to a shooting incident that resulted in the death of 17 year-old Marvin Wells and shooting injuries of two other persons. Ponchatoula Police Department detectives obtained arrest warrants for 19 year-old Julius Troyvon Glass Jr., 18 year-old Kera Wolbers, and 16 year-old Ray Delmer Carter. The warrants charge each with First Degree Murder, Attempted First Degree Murder, Attempted Second Degree Murder, Assault by Drive By Shooting, Aggravated Obstruction of a Highway of Commerce, Illegal Use of Weapons or Dangerous Instrumentalities, and Aggravated Second Degree Battery.

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On Monday (July 21, 2025), detectives with the Ponchatoula Police Department obtained information that the three suspects were hiding at a residence on Olon Bankston Road in Kentwood, Louisiana. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office Special Response Team was requested to assist in the apprehension and subsequent search of the property. Upon arriving in the area, investigators were able to confirm the suspects were located on the property and obtained a search warrant. After a brief chase through a wooded area, Julius Glass Jr and Kera Wolbers were taken into custody. The juvenile suspect was also located on the property and arrested without incident. In addition, the homeowner, 50-year-old Dorris Carter, was taken into custody by deputies on the charges of Accessory after the fact (3 counts) and Failure to report the commission of certain felonies.

Once the area was secured, detectives were able to locate the vehicle and firearm believed to be used in the shooting.

Chief Bry Layrisson would like to thank the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office Special Response Team and Criminal Investigations Division for their assistance to keep our community safe.

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

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Proclaiming Washington Parish a Purple Heart Parish

A Message from Washington Parish Government

The Purple Heart is one of our nation’s most distinguished military honors, awarded to those wounded or killed in action while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. On Monday, July 28 at 4:30 PM, we will host a ceremony at the Washington Parish Courthouse to officially proclaim Washington Parish a Purple Heart Parish — a symbol of our lasting gratitude for the sacrifices made by our service members. As part of this effort, we are asking our citizens that if you know of a Purple Heart recipient, those with us and those we’ve lost, please contact us with their name (see contact info. below). We want to recognize and honor each one during this important event.

Let’s come together to celebrate the courage and sacrifice of our heroes.

For additional information, contact Jesse Applewhite, Council Clerk at japplewhite@wpgov.org and 985.335.7717, or Danielle Folks, Administrative Assistant at dfolks@wpgov.org and 985.244.9071.

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Obituary

Irene K. Culpepper

September 24, 1935 - July 19, 2025

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

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

Today   Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

Tonight   Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind.

Wednesday   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 110. North wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

Thursday   A 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. 

Thursday Night   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. 

Tropical Disturbances Today

Obituary

Mary Sue Thomas Graves

September 20, 1942 - July 21, 2025

Obituary

Elaine Doris Luper Primes

June 30, 1937 - July 17, 2025

Three Wanted in Tangipahoa Parish for Ponchatoula Murder

On July 20, 2025, the Ponchatoula Police Department was contacted in reference to a shooting incident at Lakeside Circle in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Upon arrival, officers located three individuals who were struck by gunfire. All three individuals were transported to North Oaks Medical Center for further treatment.

One subject identified as 17-year-old Marvin Wells was pronounced dead at the hospital. The two other injured subjects, a 17-year-old male and a 59-year-old male, were treated for their injuries and are in stable condition.

Ponchatoula Police Department detectives have obtained arrest warrants for 19 year-old Julius Troyvon Glass Jr., 18 year-old Kera Wolbers, and 16 year-old Ray Delmer Carter. 

The warrants charge each with First Degree Murder, Attempted First Degree Murder, Attempted Second Degree Murder, Assault by Drive By Shooting, Aggravated Obstruction of a Highway of Commerce, Illegal Use of Weapons or Dangerous Instrumentalities, and Aggravated Second Degree Battery.

These individuals were last seen traveling in a late model 4-door Cadillac sedan, black in color.

Anyone with information on their is asked to contact Ponchatoula Police Department Detectives RJ Hils, James McGovern, or Collin Lee at (985) 386-6548, or Crimestoppers of Tangipahoa at (800) 554-5245.

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for July 18-20, 2025

Hayward Partman (age 51 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Driving While Intoxicated (2nd Offense), No Taillight, No Seat Belt, Driving With Suspended License Due to Previous DWI or Other, and Open Container in Vehicle by the Franklinton Police Department. Bond set at $4000.00.

Chad Thomas (age 45 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Protective Order Violation by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $15000.00.

Christian Myers (age 25 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Principal to 2nd Degree Murder, Principals (2 counts), and Second Degree Battery by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Contreras Israel (age 52 with Folsom, La. address) was booked on the charge of Driving While Intoxicated by the Franklinton Police Department. Bond set at $2500.00.

Chelsea Bishop (age 25 with Angie, La. address) was booked on the charges of Simple Battery With Injury and Criminal Damage by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Released on $7500.00 bond.

Rondal Warren (age 35 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Driving While Intoxicated and Careless Operation by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Released on $2500.00 bond.

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

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Obituary

Eloise Spears Thomas

May 4, 1937 - July 19, 2025