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On October 13, 2026, United States District Judge Alexander C. Van Hook sentenced Charles Ray Ford, 56, of Shreveport, to 78 months in federal prison for Felon in Possession of a Firearm, followed by three years of supervised release. Ford previously pled guilty to the charge on June 15, 2026.

On October 8, 2026, United States Chief District Judge Terry A. Doughty sentenced Heath A. Foster, 30, of West Monroe, to 156 months in federal prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, followed by five years of supervised release. Foster previously pled guilty to the charge on June 18, 2026.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) today announced a 3.6 percent benefit increase for 2027. Social Security benefits include Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by $75 per month. Nearly 72 million Social Security beneficiaries will see a 3.6 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) beginning in January 2027.

Northwestern State University Technical Services has received a $1.5 million grant from the National Park Foundation to support work with the National Park Service’s National Center for Preservation Technology and Training, or NCPTT. NSU will conduct the project in partnership with NCPTT, which is located on the university’s Natchitoches campus and works to advance the preservation of historic buildings, landscapes and other cultural resources.

The Louisiana Title IV-E Child Welfare Program at Northwestern State University invites the community to the grand opening of the Child Welfare Simulation Lab (CWSL) at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The lab is located on the third floor of Kyser Hall in Suite 318.

Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, M.D., is calling for a major increase in Louisiana’s homestead exemption, saying homeowners should be better protected from rising property values and the resulting property tax burden. “Louisiana families work hard to buy a home, pay their mortgage and build equity for their future. They should not be forced to keep paying higher property taxes simply because their home’s value has increased.

On October 13, 2026, at approximately 1:10 p.m., 52-year-old Danny L. Slaughter of Natchitoches, LA, who reportedly has a documented history of mental issues and a lengthy criminal history, boarded a City of Alexandria ATRANS transit van. Earlier that day, Slaughter had been turned away from a local hospital. At the time, the van was occupied by a city employee operating the vehicle and two passengers.

Melba’s family will arrange a private memorial service to celebrate her life on a future date. To read the full obituary CLICK HERE

A visitation service for Floyd Allen Jeane will be held Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Canaan Baptist Church, beginning at 5:00 PM for family and from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM for friends and loved ones. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Canaan Baptist Church, with burial to follow at Canaan Cemetery under the direction of Jeane’s Funeral Service. To read the full obituary CLICK HERE

Visitation for James Michael "Mike" Iles will be Monday, October 19 from 5-8pm at First Baptist Church of DeRidder, and Tuesday, October 20 from 10am until time of service. Funeral service will be Tuesday, October 20 at 1pm at First Baptist Church of DeRidder. Private family interment will follow at Sugartown Cemetery. Rev. Nelson Santa Ana will officiate. To read the full obituary CLICK HERE