News in Bogalusa, Louisiana
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Local pools and water parks help take the heat out of summer.La. is finalist for 'Race to the Top' funding BATON ROUGE — The 28 Louisiana school systems that chose to participate in the state's application for federal "Race to the Top" funding could learn by early September whether they will receive a piece of $3.4 billion.
White River Canoe Race to start Thursday More than 30 canoes are expected to race into Cotter late Thursday morning in the 44th annual National Invitational White River Canoe Race sponsored by Boy Scouts of America.
Nelda W. Burgess DENHAM SPRINGS, LA. - Services are 1 p.m. today at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church for Nelda Williams Burgess, 70, of Denham Springs, La., formerly of Bogalusa, La., who died July 19, 2010, at Oshsner Hospital in Baton Rouge, La.
Bogalusa man charged in unprescribed Viagra case BOGALUSA, La. (AP) - A 28-year-old Bogalusa man has been charged with possession of a drug without a prescription after authorities say they seized about 1,500 Viagra tablets in a package addressed to him.
Bogalusa man arrested for possession of 1,500 Viagra tablets BOGALUSA, La. -- A 28-year-old Bogalusa man has been charged with possession of a drug without a prescription after authorities say they seized about 1,500 Viagra tablets in a package addressed to him. Investigators say they found an addition 150 Viagra tablets and 50 Cialis tablet after executing a search warrant in Jude Taylor's home. Both drugs are for erectile dysfunction. Taylor was ...
Register for 4th of July parade There’s still time to be a part of one of the biggest 4th of July parades in the region, and the sponsoring American Legion Post 24 invites all interested individuals and organizations to register now for free participation.
Babysitter pleads guilty to killing baby BOGALUSA, La. – A 24-year-old woman was sentenced to life in prison after entering a guilty plea in a case where a 6-week-old baby was beaten to death while she was sitting for the child. The incident occurred on March 7, 2008. Amy Thomas was originally charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Diana Nelson, but she pleaded to second-degree murder. The case was scheduled ...
Ready for the challenge First-year coach leads PRC in rugged Region 3-5A CARRIERE — Pearl River Central head coach Eric Collins knows that Region 3-5A is one of the toughest leagues in the state.
Woman pleads guilty to killing baby, receives life sentence A 24-year-old woman will spend the rest of her life behind bars after pleading guilty to causing a six-week-old baby's death. Investigators called it the worst case of child abuse they had ever seen in their parish.