Cora Belle Oubre, 80, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021 in her residence. 355 were here. 80 were here. New content is posted online every month, including Storytime and Innovative Iowans activities focusing on the state symbols, and a video playlist children of all ages can enjoy. Orange police Monday afternoon arrested a Louisiana man for possession of methamphetamine. (KLFY) — A daycare worker was arrested by Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s deputies, having admitted to leaving scratches on a three-year-old’s face. Louisiana COVID restrictions May 18, 2020 in COVID-19 Updates. Moss Bluff Library on 261... Sulphur Police Department Asking for Information Regarding Shooting at Local Motel. Nobody was injured in the incident. A News Cooperative covering news, sports, events and other community news for Vinton Iowa. “We are super excited to really see what we... From the Louisiana DOTD – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the Federal Highway Administration will conduct a public meeting on the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge project which extends from I-10/I-210 West to I-10/I-210 East, in Calcasieu Parish. Published 4h at 2:28 PM News Video . Some clouds. The school will reopen as normal on Thursday, March 11. 1008 Green Ave. Orange, … Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the police department. He successfully advocated for the right of the state of Texas to display the Ten Commandments in front of the Texas State Capitol in Austin, in a 2005 United States Supreme Court case known as Van Orden v. Perry. Keith Ervin was celebrated for his 60th year of serving with the Vinton Noon Kiwanis Club in Vinton. From the Sulphur Police Department... From the Calcasieu Parish School Board – Sulphur High School Main Campus will be closed tomorrow, March 10, due to a water leak. In a news release, state police say they were asked to investigate by the sheriff’s offices in Red River and DeSoto parishes after 42-year-old Michael Laduca of Waterford, Connecticut, died following a confrontation with deputies Wednesday night. March 7, 2021, 10:39 am . Vinton Middle School, Vinton, Louisiana. (409) 883-3571. By Nick Gremillion. While responding to a mental health call on Sunday in Sulphur, there was a situation in which a deputy’s duty weapon was accidentally discharged, according to authorities. This year Vinton hosted the Louisiana Municipal Association’s District “G” meeting at the Vinton Knights of Columbus Hall. The hearing was called after the Husch-Blackwell report detailed systemic failures on behalf of LSU Leadership and faculty relating to its handling of sexual violence reports. (KPLC) - Sulphur cowboy Shane Hanchey showed off his roping once again after competing in the American Rodeo in Dallas over the weekend. Plans are underway for the annual initiative to recognize area students who have beaten the odds to succeed by graduating from high school while living in foster care, living on their own, or facing homelessness. (KPLC) - A deputy’s gun accidentally discharged while they were attempting to detain a person in Sulphur Sunday evening, authorities confirm. — A New Orleans man is behind bars after leading police in two states on a high-speed chase that started near Vidor and ended in Vinton, LA. SULPHUR, La. In a recent Facebook post, Sulphur PD said they responded to a shooting at a hotel on Ruth Street on Saturday. Around 5:30 p.m. Thursday, the Vinton Police Department was contacted by the Texas Department of Public Safety about a car chase heading toward Louisiana, according to Vinton Police Captain Scott Spell. Vinton Today reserves the right to refuse publication of any submission. Browse the most recent Vinton, Louisiana obituaries and condolences. This performance comes off the heels of his... SULPHUR, La. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that I-10 westbound from the weigh station in Vinton to the Louisiana-Texas state line will have lane closures nightly as follows:. Tuesday's meeting began with a plaque presentation to Ervin who has been a staple in the Vinton community his whole life. Ricky Fox, Vinton Police Chief chiefofpolice@cityofvinton.com The one-square "Pluggers" comic is a favorite among Americans, especially among those of us who were born before the first Super Bowl. VINTON, La. VINTON, LOUISIANA: The skeletal remains found in a shallow grave near Vinton, Louisiana, have been identified as that of a Beaumont woman who was reported missing last year. The arrest came when a patrol officer made a traffic stop after seeing a minivan driver not wearing a seat belt. Sue Gates was recognized on Tuesday at the Vinton Noon Kiwanis club meeting for her 25 years of service in the Kiwanis Club.Presenting her a plaque in recognition of her service, Tom Husnik said of Gates, "Sue is always one of the first members to volunteer to help with a project. The school will reopen as normal on Thursday, March 11. Phone (337) 589-7453, or FAX (337) 589-6127. email info@CityOfVinton.com. Any debris placed at the right-of-way after the last pass... Gregory Wayne Abbott (born November 13, 1957) is an American attorney and politician who has served as the 48th governor of Texas since January 20, 2015. Video: San Antonio Express-News “It sounded like that whole roof was being taken off,” Monica Stinson said. (AP) — A Connecticut man died after sheriff’s deputies fired at him following a chase spanning two north Louisiana parishes, state police said Thursday. Vinton, IA (52349) ... Get the latest local and national news. ... Vinton, LA 70668. Vinton Police is a public safety agency providing law enforcement services to the Town of Vinton, LA. He is the first governor of any U.S. state to permanently use a wheelchair since George Wallace left office in 1987. Manage your lists. BBB Rating: A+ Website. (KPLC) - Sulphur High School will be closed Wednesday, March 10, due to a water leak, Calcasieu School Board officials say. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the area of 210 in Sulphur around 6 p.m. in reference to a mental health call, according to Kayla Vincent, Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman. Vinton Police Department 1201 Horridge Street Vinton, LA 70668 Office: (337) 589-3561 Fax: (337) 589-2681. She was a native and lifelong resident of Vinton. While Vinton Today strives for accuracy in its content but is not liable for any damages caused by inaccuracies in content or advertising. VINTON, La. The Vinton-Shellburg girls' bowling team grabbed a fourth-place finish at the Girls State Bowling tournament at Waterloo's Cadillac Lanes this morning.Coach Amber Pattee's Vikettes finished with a team score of 2739, paced by senior Christina Harrelson, who's two-game score of 478 not only led the VIkettes, but also the State, as Harrelson was crowned as the individual State champion. Vinton, Louisiana. The student was arrested and... Landon Royer, DeQuincy High School wrestler earned 3rd place finish in the LHSAA state tournament. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office has released the details surrounding an accidental discharge of a firearm that occurred in the parking lot of a convenience store located in Sulphur, LA. Partly to mostly cloudy. Kayla Nicole Rice, 33, was reported missing in December 2020 and was six months pregnant at the time. Sunny 55°F. Scott E. Hansen, Benton County Emergency Management Agency Coordinator, has been named the recipient of the inaugural 2020 ‘Mitch Nordmeyer Pillar of Community Leadership Award’ due to his continual and exceptionally professional and volunteer achievements in emergency management. He finished with an earning of $100,000 in tie-down roping with a time of 7.74 seconds. ©2021 Vinton Today The highlight of the evening were the nomination of candidates for the upcoming officer elections. During the initial investigation detectives learned the 17 year old boy threatened to shoot up the school. Join us for "100 Years of Donna Reed," on March 25, when Reed's daughter, Mary Owen of Iowa City, will share rarely seen family photos from her mother's early days in Denison. CAMERON PARISH, La. The branches that will be receiving the Express Libraries are as follows:. Author: 12newsnow.com Vinton Middle is committed to providing quality education for all students in all areas of the curriculum. Published 4h at 2:52 PM . Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office reports that at approximately 6:00 p.m. Sunday, March 7, 2021, deputies were dispatched to the area of I-210 in Sulphur in reference to a mental health call. Details of Accidental Discharge at Sulphur Convenience Store Released by Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office. By KPLC Digital Team. PO Box 7Vinton, IA 52349 | 319-202-4125. (KLFY) The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced that the Cameron Ferry will be out of service, Thursday, February 11, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until 4 p.m. to perform maintenance on the vessel. Prior to assuming the office of attorney general, he was a justice of the Texas Supreme Court, a position to which he was initially appointed in 1995 by then-Governor George W. Bush. Royer, a senior at DeQuincy High School, didn’t think he was going to get the chance to earn the right to accomplish his high school goal of standing on the podium as a top wrestler in his weight class at the state meet. From the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office... LAKE CHARLES, La. If you think that the department couldn't possibly come up with any more cool projects, well, you'd be wrong. Starting Monday, March 8, 2021, there will be additional lane closures on I-10 in Sulphur in the construction zone between LA 108 and I-210. A catastropic hit in Vinton, La. Herman L. Horn celebrates Read Across America Day By Debbie Adams The William Byrd High School boys and girls basketball teams helped celebrate. The Sulphur Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place at a motel on Ruth Street on March 6, 2021. DeQuincy, Barbe and Sam Houston were not going to have a season after the hurricanes but the Sulphur coach and team invited all three of the schools to “join” their team and train at Sulphur High School which they all did. Virginia Gay Hospital Nursing & Rehab Visitation guidance Update, Pluggers highlights the idea of another Vinton Resident, Celebrate Iowa History: 100 Years of Donna Reed, Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs presents Family Activities to celebrate Iowa, Ervin Celebrated for 60 Years of Kiwanis Service, Scott Hansen ‘Mitch Nordmeyer Pillar of Community Leadership Award’ Winner, Area Clinic receives and distributes 100 doses to area residents, Community Asked to be Part of Annual Graduation Celebrations, Sue Gates Recognized for 25 Years of Service. — A New Orleans man is facing charges in two states after leading police on a high-speed chase that started in Orange County and ended in Vinton, LA. The clinic had received 100 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine produced by Moderna. John Bel Edwards held a news conference on Tuesday, March 9 about the state’s response to COVID-19. Cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy this afternoon. LAKE CHARLES, La. This IEMA award program honors the local emergency management (EM) coordinator who most personifies Mitch Nordmeyer by embodying the spirit of the community and through their actions and accomplishments, are an inspiration to others. By Josh Wiley, Co-ReporterFrom February 22nd through the 26th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter participated in FFA Week along with other chapters around the country. Around 5:30 p.m. Friday, the Vinton Police Department was contacted by the Texas Department of Public Safety about a car chase heading toward Louisiana, according to Vinton Police Captain Scott Spell. Local agency helps assist people with hearing loss. Annette L. Scott, 48, of Sulphur, was arrested on March 3 and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center, charged with cruelty to a juvenile. Alternating one-lane closures on Monday, March 8 at 7 p.m. … Unity Point Health Family Practice had a packed parking lot on Thursday evening. (KPLC) - The Sulphur Police Department is asking the public for information regarding a shooting that happened on Saturday. BATON ROUGE, La. Join Goldie’s Kids Club. Slight chance of a rain shower. Low 61F. — As Hurricane Laura blows farther north, crews are able to get out on the roads and see some of the damage.Meteorologist David Yeomans is in Vinton Louisiana … With the combined efforts of the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office, DeRidder Police Department, Narcotics Task Force, Louisiana State Police and Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office, all subjects involved in Wednesday’s Post Plant Road shooting have been apprehended and arrested. Address Vinton Town Hall 1200 Horridge Street Vinton, LA 70668. LAKE CHARLES, La. Ruth Street Lane Closures in Both Directions Between I-10 and Southgate Street in Sulphur Starting March 16. Vinton, IA (52349) ... Get the latest local and national news. (KPLC) - The Calcasieu Parish Public Library has announced that it will be opening “Express Libraries” at the three branch locations that received heavy damage from Hurricanes Laura and Delta. She is always willing to serve the community whether it’s as an Elementary Principal, a school board member, or a Kiwanian. They are listed below with locations included:. Louisiana Gov. Phone (337) 589-7453, or FAX (337) 589-6127. email info@CityOfVinton.com Vinton—Burland Lee Swanson, 80, passed away peacefully Friday, February 26, 2021 at Hospice of Mercy in Hiawatha after a short battle with cancer. Deputies with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the area of Interstate 210 in Sulphur... SULPHUR, La. Breaking News: Vinton Newspapers. Places near Vinton with News Stands Garrison (6 miles) Mount Auburn (7 miles) Shellsburg (9 miles) Urbana (9 miles) Brandon (10 miles) Center Point (12 miles) Newhall (12 miles) Van Horne (12 miles) La Porte City (13 miles) Palo (14 miles) Louisiana Gov. The Calcasieu Parish Public Library is opening Express Libraries at the three branch locations that received damage from Hurricanes Laura and Delta. Local News January 6, 2020 in Announcements. After the deputy made contact... Good news for those who still believe in picking up a good book every now and then. Manage your lists. Low 63F. Abbott was the second Republican to serve as Attorney General of Texas since Reconstruction. His father started the Ervin Motor Company in the 1930s which opened in what is now Tharp Design's building and then moved to the west side of what is now Pizza Ranch before moving out to what used to be the former Cromer's store in 2000. Yesterday afternoon around 2:30 p.m. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office School Resource Officers were notified in reference to a possible threat from a student that attends Sulphur High School. You can follow news about Byron, his recovery, and the Racca Warriors at the facebook group Racca Warriors. First Baptist Church of Vinton, LA is a small town church with a big heart. Pageviews: advertisement. New Headache center opens in Lake Charles. Among the activities in town that VPRD has available is a new rock climbing wall, "The Crag" which is located at the rec center. SULPHUR, La.