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Videos Show Man in Dumpster Getting Dumped Into Waste Truck

Alexandria, Louisiana · Alexandria

Videos Show Man in Dumpster Getting Dumped Into Waste Truck

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man in a dumpster had a brush with death when a garbage trunk picked up and emptied the dumpster - and it was all caught on camera. A good Samaritan who was in the right place at the right time alerted the truck's driver and likely saved the man's life. "I heard him and saw him and so I ran over and told the driver, 'hey, you have somebody in the back of your truck,'" said Jonny Ulibarri, the good Samaritan. "So, he …See the Story

Bodies Hanged From Highway Overpass in Juarez

Chihuahua, Mexico · Chihuahua

Bodies Hanged From Highway Overpass in Juarez

100% Center coverage: 5 sources

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Authorities in Juarez, Mexico, are trying to make sense of an overnight spate of violence that left seven people dead and exposed motorists to bodies hanging from an overpass. Early Friday morning, police pulled down from a highway overpass at the southern entrance to Juarez the bodies of two men, one of them naked, hanging from ropes. A cardboard sign on the windshield of a nearby abandoned black SUV said, “Por …See the Story

Slow left lane drivers to face higher fines, possible jail time after bill passes through Louisiana Legislature

Alexandria, Louisiana · Alexandria

Slow left lane drivers to face higher fines, possible jail time after bill passes through Louisiana Legislature

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Now, under the new rule, anyone driving slower than the speed limit must stay out of the left lane unless passing. Fines have also increased for violations.See the Story

'Actually Insane': Trader Joe's Shoppers at California Store Make Curious Observation

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(NEXSTAR) – Trader Joe’s customers at a longtime location in Southern California were treated to a silly sight last week, when another Trader Joe’s opened its doors directly across the street. The newest Trader Joe’s in Sherman Oaks, located at 14140 Riverside Drive, officially opened to the public on June 6, according to the company’s official site. It’s got all the trappings of a traditional Trader Joe’s — frozen Mandarin Chicken, canvas totes…Alexandria, Louisiana · Alexandria See the Story

Mother Nature leaves ‘divot’ after lightning strikes Michigan golf course

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Even Mother Nature knows its U.S. Open week.Nature · Alexandria See the Story

Donrelle Sanford arrested for smuggling contraband in prison

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COLFAX, La. (WNTZ) — A Mississippi man was arrested following an investigation by the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office into an attempted smuggling operation involving more than $400,000 worth of contraband intended for a federal prison. Dontrelle Sanford, 35, of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, was taken into custody and charged with taking contraband into a penal institution, possession with intent to distribute steroids, criminal trespassing, and multip…Alexandria, Louisiana · Alexandria Read Article

Former Monroe youth detention center social worker accused of inappropriate relationship with inmate

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MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) -- On June 12, 2025, the Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) announced the arrest of 38-year-old LaCrystal Decatur of Monroe, La. According to authorities, Decatur is a former Social Service Counselor at the Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe, and she was accused of engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a youth offender. An internal investigation revealed a questionable relationship on May 13, 2025. Decatur's termi…Alexandria, Louisiana · Alexandria Read Article

Alexandria police investigate shooting on Roberts Street

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Louisiana senators push FEMA to halt Risk Rating 2.0 program

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BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Sens. Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy ask the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to stop the Risk Rating 2.0 program. According to FEMA, Risk Rating 2.0 was created under the Biden administration as a new approach to flood risk assessment through new data. The system checks factors such as flood frequency, flood types, and proximity to flood sources. Cassidy, Kennedy, and other Republicans are asking th…Alexandria, Louisiana · Alexandria Read Article

Steps for Seeking Justice in Wrongful Death Cases - NewsWatchTV

By: Alex Rivera In the heart of Central Louisiana, Alexandria stands as a community shaped by tradition, resilience, and a deep sense of connection among its residents. Families here know the value of shared moments and strong support systems, which makes the sudden and unjust loss of a loved one all the more devastating. When a death occurs due to negligence or misconduct, the emotional weight is compounded by legal uncertainty. Understanding h…Alexandria, Louisiana · Alexandria Read Article

Suspect arrested after woman discovered unconscious on Louisiana Avenue in Winn Parish

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JOYCE, La. (KTVE/KARD) -- On June 5, 2025, the Winn Parish Sheriff's Office was called to an unresponsive woman lying in the roadway in Joyce, La. Once authorities arrived at the scene, they discovered a female subject lying on the side of Louisiana Avenue. According to authorities, the female subject did not have a pulse, and they administered a dose of Narcan and began performing CPR. After several minutes of combined life-saving efforts, the …Alexandria, Louisiana · Alexandria Read Article

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