Wendol Lee, president of the Memphis-based Operation Help Civil Rights Group, examines the scene of the Nov. 3, 2015 fatal shooting of 6-year-old Jeremy Mardis on the day that Derrick Stafford and Norris Greenhouse Jr. were arrested and charged with the child’s murder. Lee will visit the site again on Oct. 7 to urge “justice for Jeremy.” {Photo by Raymond L. Daye}
Louisiana State Police Mourns the Passing of Trooper Bobby Smith, former resident of Marksville
Bobby Smith, who gave hope to so many although he was blinded as a state trooper, has died. He was a former Marksville resident, and the husband of Janie Dupuy.
Jules "Lemon" Lemon Edwards, Sr., age 61, of Hessmer
Jules "Lemon" Lemon Edwards, Sr.
HESSMER - Funeral services for Jules “Lemon” Lemon Edwards, Sr. of Hessmer are currently pending.
Raymond Clay Pepiton, age 61, of Plaucheville
Raymond Clay Pepiton
John Lawrence “Johnny” Ducote, age 59, native of Cottonport
John Lawrence “Johnny” Ducote
Overlay project on La. 114 from Hessmer to La. 1188 to start
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that, weather permitting, on Monday, October 3, 2016, road construction work will begin on LA 114 from the LA 1