Road Construction on Hwy. 38 Near Mt. Hermon

Louisiana DOTD has announced that road construction will begin October 21, 2026 with an estimated end date of January 31 2027 and extend from the Tangipahoa Parish Line on Hwy. 38 east to Hwy 438 in Mt. Hermon. 

There will be alternating and intermittent lane closures involving both the left and right lanes. One lane will be open at all times but motorists may encounter slight delays during this time. Emergency vehicles will have access. **Over-size loads are not permitted at this time.**

The work will be to remove and replace pipe across the highway, remove and replace the existing asphalt roadway, place temporary and/or permanent striping, rumble strips, and related work.

DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the work zone and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.

Bogalusa Police Investigate Threat Involving Washington Parish Free Fair

On Saturday, October 24, 2026, at approximately 2:54 p.m., Bogalusa Police officers responded to a report of threats involving a potential shooting at the Washington Parish Free Fair later that evening.

The complainant reported that an individual had threatened to bring a firearm to the fair and shoot individuals involved in a personal dispute. He also said that the individual had told him that he was on his way to pick up another individual and they were on their way to the fair. Officers located the individual shortly afterward and observed ammunition inside his vehicle. During a consensual search, officers recovered a modified .22-caliber rifle, ammunition and suspected marijuana.

45-year-old Brian Paquin of Bogalusa was charged with 

• LRS 14:40.1-Menacing
• LRS 32:415-Suspended Drivers License
• LRS 40:966E-Simple Possession of Marijuana

Officers continued the investigation, contacted potentially affected individuals, and coordinated with law enforcement agencies at the fairgrounds. A second individual connected to the reported threat was also notified that he was prohibited from entering the fairgrounds for the remainder of the year.

Chief James Smith said “Our officers did an outstanding job on this. They worked fast to identify and locate the suspect and bring what could have been a tragic situation under control.”

The Bogalusa Police Department takes threats of violence seriously and encourages anyone with information regarding a potential threat to immediately contact law enforcement.

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

Obituary

Gloria Jean Williams Lupo 

March 21, 1946 — October 25, 2026

Washington Parish Council Agenda for October 26, 2026

The Washington Parish Council will meet at 5:30 PM on Monday (October 26, 2026) in Council Chambers at the Courthouse in Franklinton. The meeting will  be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/mthermonwebtv  Note: Video of the meeting will be immediately available on the Facebook page. All meetings of the Washington Parish Council are archived here.

Prior to the Regular Meeting, the Council will hold Public Hearings on 

• Ordinance No. 26-792: Adopt an Ordinance Authorizing the Washington Parish President to Extend the Contract with Crowdergulf, LLC for Disaster Debris Removal and Disposal Services

• Ordinance No. 26-793: Adopt an Ordinance Authorizing the Washington Parish President to Extend the Contract with Thompson Consulting Services for Disaster Debris Monitoring and Management Services

• Ordinance No. 26-794: Adopt an Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 22-707, "The Washington Parish Utility Scale Solar Project - Facility Standards Ordinance," to Provide for the Issuance of Preliminary and Final Permits; to Provide for an Independent Third-Party Final Compliance Inspection; and to Provide for Related Matters

On the Agenda for the Regular Meeting are the following:  

ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS/DISCUSSION ITEMS

• Ordinance No. 26-792: Adopt an Ordinance Authorizing the Washington Parish President to Extend the Contract with Crowdergulf, LLC for Disaster Debris Removal and Disposal Services

• Ordinance No. 26-793: Adopt an Ordinance Authorizing the Washington Parish President to Extend the Contract with Thompson Consulting Services for Disaster Debris Monitoring and Management Services

• Ordinance No. 26-794: Adopt an Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 22-707, "The Washington Parish Utility Scale Solar Project – Facility Standards Ordinance," to Provide for the Issuance of Preliminary and Final Permits; to Provide for an Independent Third-Party Final Compliance Inspection; and to Provide for Related Matters

• Ordinance No. 26-795: Introduce an Ordinance Amending Article 1, Section 4 of the Washington Parish Development Ordinance to Adopt a Revised Planning and Building Permit Fee Schedule, Incorporate State Mandated Permit Administrative Fee, and Providing for Related Matters

• Ordinance No. 26-796: Introduce an Ordinance to Levy an Occupational License Fee/Tax on the Pursuit of Business in Washington Parish, as Authorized by LA R.S. 47:341 et seq., and to Provide for Related Matters

• Resolution No. 26-1547: Adopt a Resolution Reappointing Robert Michel Jr. to the Washington Parish Planning Commission

Following Public Participation, the Council will hear reports from the Parish President and his staff before adjourning. 

Obituary

Shantell Denene Granison

November 10, 1967 ~ October 22, 2026

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for October 24, 2026

Cayla Calamia (age 28) was booked on the charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Evan Bauer (age 22) was booked on the charges of DWI and Improper Lane Use by the Louisiana State Police.

Owen Vincens (age 24) was booked on the charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Improper Lane Use by the Louisiana State Police.

Gage Savarese (age 27) was booked on the charges of DWI and Improper Lane Use by the Louisiana State Police.

Christopher De LaSalle (age 46) was booked on the charges of DWI and Improper Lane Use by the Louisiana State Police.

Daniel Ely (age 32) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Nicie Blackwell (age 36) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Schedule IV, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, General Speed Law, Driver Must Be Licensed, and Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Danamon Sheridan (age 51) was booked on the charges of Fugitive and Contempt of Court by the Pearl River Police Department.

Mark Johnson (age 38) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Jordon Bennett (age 30) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Dawn Williams (age 53) was booked on the charges of Operating While Intoxicated (2nd Offense), Open Container in Vehicle, and Careless Operation by the Louisiana State Police.

Tyler Tassin (age 20) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment and Domestic Abuse Battery/Pregnant Victim by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Nicholas Lange (age 28) was booked on the charges of Simple Criminal Damage to Property 1000-50000, Simple Battery, Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Schedule II, and Illegal Carrying of Weapon by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Sarah Zweifel (age 28) was booked on the charges of Resisting a Police Officer With Force or Violence, Simple Criminal Damage Less Than 1000, Battery of a Police Officer, and Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

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

Bogalusa Police Presents BOO BASH Saturday

Obituary

Sara Daniel

January 27, 1943 - October 21, 2026

Obituary

Dwane Eugene Cox

November 10, 1952 - October 23, 2026

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for October 25, 2026

Nathan Abbess (age 17 with a Ponchatoula, La. address) was booked on the charges of Reckless Operation
of a Motor Vehicle, Display of Patently Obscene  Words/Photographs/Depiction, and Attempted Underage Possession of Tobacco by the Franklinton Police Department.

Jessica Strain (age 37 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (2 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office.

Austin Pitre (age 26 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of a Firearm or Carrying of a Concealed Weapon by a Person Convicted of Domestic Abuse Battery, Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm, and Domestic Abuse/Child Endangerment by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office.

***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   Partly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind around 5 mph.

Tonight   Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday   Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night   Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind.

Wednesday   Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.

Wednesday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 50. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

This Week in Louisiana Agriculture

We take a behind-the-scenes look at Louisiana's cotton industry, go to Albany to see innovative ways to turn wood waste into renewable energy and agricultural products, see how more than 120 students get their hands dirty, visit Rachel and Robert Duncan's family farm to learn about their cattle operation, and head into the kitchen to make beef fajitas using their own farm-raised beef. All that and more on this week's show! 

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 81. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight   Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday   Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind around 5 mph.

Monday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind.

Tuesday   Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night   Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind.

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for October 23-24, 2026

Bendrick Fortenberry (age 33 with a Tylertown, Ms. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of
Schedule II Drugs and Failure to Appear by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office.

Michael Wareham (age 65 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office.

Charles Burks (age 19 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Underage Operating While Intoxicated, Criminal Damage to Property Under 1000, and Negligent Vehicular Injuring by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office.

Douglas Chaney (age 50 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Schedule I Drugs (2 counts) by the Franklinton Police Department.

Wiley Black (age 60 with no address listed) was booked on the charges of Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Open Container in Vehicle (2 counts), Improper Lane Usage, Failure to Chance/Secure Registration, and Driving While Intoxicated by the Franklinton Police Department.

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

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for October 23, 2026

David Lentz (age 48) was booked on the charges of Operating While Intoxicated (3rd Offense), Careless Operation, and Driving Under Suspension by the Louisiana State Police.

Ian Hoover (age 40) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery and Simple Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Jamiaryn Wallace (age 27) was booked on the charges of Probation Violation and Contempt of Court by Probation and Parole.

Richard Eugene (age 38) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Robert Thompson (age 45) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Sidney Matthews (age 51) was booked on the charges of Bank Fraud and Monetary Instrument Abuse by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Cornelious Washington (age 60) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole.

Stacy Barsock (age 51) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by Agency not listed.

Joshua Martin (age 29) was booked on the charges of Housed for Court, Simple Criminal Damage Less Than 1000, Simple Assault, and Contempt of Court by Agency not listed.

Nicholas Drake (age 26) was booked on the charges of Housed for Court and Violation of Protection Order by Agency not listed.

Drevon Warren (age 26) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by Agency not listed.

Dustin Creppel (age 36) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Kenneth Guidry (age 37) was booked on the charges of Fugitive and Contempt of Court by the Covington Police Department.

Candice Breland (age 38) was booked on the charge of Court Sanction by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Nathan Roubique (age 43) was booked on the charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and Sale Distribution or Possession of Legend Drug Without Prescription by the Mandeville Police Department.

Darren Nelson (age 23) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the Louisiana State Police.

Michael Batiste (age 63) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Riding on Roadways and Bicycle Paths, and Bicycles/Front Lams and Side and Rear Reflectors Required by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Richie Wheat (age 44) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by Agency not listed.

Leann Simon (age 40) was booked on the charge of Second Degree Cruelty to Juveniles by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Lacy Amedio (age 47) was booked on the charges of Pornography Involving Juveniles (2 counts), Indecent Behavior With a Juvenile, First Degree Rape, and Sexual Battery by the Slidell Police Department.

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

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for October 22, 2026

William Varnado (age 38) was booked on the charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Open Container in Motor Vehicle by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Jacobbie Rumley (age 26) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Battery, False Imprisonment/Offender Armed With Dangerous Weapon, and Simple Criminal Damage to Property by the Slidell Police Department.

Rachel Barnes (age 38) was booked on the charges of Theft Over 25000, Bank Fraud, Money Laundering 20000 to 100000, Access Device Fraud Over 25000, and Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Rachel Satterlee (age 22) was booked on the charges of Fugitive and Cruelty to Juveniles (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Micah Baker (age 37) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Kiera Brown (age 24) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Flight From Officer, Resisting an Officer, Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Maximum Speed Limit, Ignore Traffic Signal, and Driving Without Headlights by the Causeway Bridge Police.

Larry Keys (age 23) was booked on the charges of Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Simple Battery, and False Imprisonment by the Slidell Police Department.

Moria Davis (age 23) was booked on the charge of Court Sanction by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Darren Miller (age 41) was booked on the charges of Theft 1000-5000, Theft Less Than 1000, and Criminal Mischief by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Deondra Faciane (age 25) was booked on the charges of Fugitive and Parole Violation by the Slidell Police Department.

Alicia Chatman (age 42) was booked on the charge of Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness by the Covington Police Department.

Larry Everett (age 39) was booked on the charges of Resisting an Officer, Theft, Threatening a Public Official, and Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness by the Pearl River Police Department.

Jessica Falcon (age 45) was booked on the charges of DWI (4th or Subsequent Offense) and Careless Operation by the Slidell Police Department.

Michael Blank (age 44) was booked on the charge of Possession of Schedule III CDS by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Kixxie Evans (age 31) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

George McCoy (age 29) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (2 counts) and Surrender of Defendant/Bondsman Off Bond by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Oris Green (age 50) was booked on the charges of Indecent Behavior With a Juvenile (3 counts), Third Degree Rape (2 counts), and Second Degree Rape (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

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

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for October 21, 2026

Courtney Mitchell (age 31) was booked on the charge of Court Sanction by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Blayne Lacoste (age 24) was booked on the charges of Violation of Protection Order, Telephone Communications/Improper Language/Harassment and Surrender of Defendant/Bondsman Off Bond by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Anthony Crouch (age 28) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Jon Maroot (age 56) was booked on the charge of Theft 5000-25000 by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Alexis Ricks (age 23) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Brandon Lancaster (age 36) was booked on the charge of Theft by the Slidell Police Department.

Frederick Leonard (age 54) was booked on the charge of Indecent Behavior With a Juvenile by the Covington Police Department.

Bobby Elam (age 45) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Driving Left of Center, Improper Turn, Contempt of Court (2 counts), and Surrender of Defendant/Bondsman Off Bond by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Mauricio Chavez (age 22) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Unlawful Entry or Reentry Into the State of Louisiana, and Improper Lane Use by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Asjah Hayes (age 37) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Jacob Peterson (age 19) was booked on the charge of Illegal Possession of Stolen Things by the Louisiana State Police.

Scotty Pierce (age 47) was booked on the charges of Simple Burglary (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Morgan Jones (age 36) was booked on the charge of Court Sanction by the 22nd Judicial Court.

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

Update on May, 2026 Shooting in Loranger - Jamarcus Johnson Remains Wanted

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office reports on the ongoing investigation into a trailer park shooting
incident from May, 2026. At that time, the TPSO was called out to North St. Charles Avenue in the Loranger area for multiple reports of shots fired. The investigation revealed that an argument between two groups resulted in gunfire that injured three people. Veronica Johnson, age 50, and Jamarcus Johnson, age 18, were eventually identified as having come to the neighborhood with the gun that was used in the shooting. The individual who fired the weapon was determined to have acted in self-defense and will not face charges.

Click here for previous reporting

Christopher Grayer, age 42 and of Independence, was booked on two counts of Possession of Schedule II narcotics, Possession of Schedule IV narcotics, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Derrick Turner, age 47 and of Hammond, was booked on one count of Resisting an Officer.

Last month, after the TPSO announced arrest warrants for the Johnsons (unknown relation), Veronica was taken into custody. However, Jamarcus remained at large.

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

This week, the Northshore-based FBI Gang Task Force went to a home on Turner Lane in Hammond in search of Jamarcus Johnson. While there, the team found marijuana, cocaine, and various pills along with guns. Grayer and Turner were arrested at the end of that operation. However, Johnson is still wanted.

Anyone with information about Jamarcus Johnson’s whereabouts can contact our Criminal Investigations Division at 985-902-2088. 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! You may be eligible for a cash reward.

Obituary

Mother Odessia Ball Young

April 15, 1932 — October 22, 2026

Obituary

Shanika Handy Bell

August 24, 1979 — October 9, 2026