Bienville News

In April 1716 a dozen signs were placed along the banks of the Mississippi warning voyagers that there was trouble on the river.

Shreveport's engineering office has announced street inconveniences and closures for the week.

Piney Hills Harmony Chorus has announced its local Sweet Adeline of the Year and has also elected new officers and board members.

A Gibsland man wanted by Bienville sheriff's officials on drug charges was returned Wednesday to Bienville Parish Jail in Arcadia after being arrested in Missouri, Sheriff John Ballance said.

Two men who were apparently strangers got into a fight at a south Caddo Parish business late Friday, with one going to a local hospital and the other winding up in jail, Caddo sheriff's reports say.

Outside lanes of Interstate 20 will be closed along a stretch in Bienville Parish in the coming weeks to allow for the removal of the Ada rest area.

An apparent argument over a pot of beans led to the stabbing death this weekend of a Ringgold man, Bienville Parish Sheriff John Ballance said today.

A 13-year-old Bienville Parish boy died after running in front of a dump truck, attempting to rescue a dog.

ARCADIA - An Arcadia man was convicted today of a 2001 homicide and his mother also went to jail for contacting a witness before the start of the trial.

Six court cases, including manslaughter and drug distribution, in Bienville, DeSoto and Webster parishes were affirmed today by the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeal.

Betty Norris was one of two members of the Vieux Carre Commission to oppose the proposal.

According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, a flash flood watch is in effect for Bienville, Claiborne, Jackson, Lincoln, Ouachita and Union parishes through Wednesday morning.

Bradley, Hillory, 92, of Bienville, died Sunday; services at 1 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Bienville; burial in church cemetery; arrangements Paradise Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Two northern Louisiana economic development groups signed an agreement Thursday to move forward with a merger that they believe will elevate the region's profile as it competes for industry and jobs.

For too long, attempts to stay healthy in Monroe were death defying. Sure, walkers could step them off on a school track.

RINGGOLD - Bienville District Attorney Jonathan Stewart expects to file within the next few days a petition declaring the Ringgold mayoral position vacant.

On August 9, 2009, at approximately 8:00 am, officers with the Lafayette Police Department responded to the 900 block of North Bienville Street regarding a disturbance with weapon.

On August 9, 2009, at approximately 8:00 am, officers with the Lafayette Police Department responded to the 900 block of North Bienville Street regarding a disturbance with weapon.

On August 9, 2009, at approximately 8:00 am, officers with the Lafayette Police Department responded to the 900 block of North Bienville Street regarding a disturbance with weapon.

An 18-year-old man was arrested at 8 a.m. Sunday after he allegedly threatened and intimidated Hispanic residents.