Bienville Parish Journal

19/03/2025

GIBSLAND – The Bonnie and Clyde monument has been stolen – AGAIN. According to the Bienville Parish Clerk of Court Eddie Holmes, the commemorative plaque was stolen again from the Bonnie and Clyde ambush site, although no one knows when it was taken. “This spot is by far our most popular tourist stop for out-of-towners and one of our most popular festivals, Bonnie and Clyde, happens in May of each year,” Clerk of Court Eddie Holmes said....

GIBSLAND – The Bonnie and Clyde monument has been stolen – AGAIN. According to the Bienville Parish Clerk of Court Eddie Holmes, the commemorative plaque was stolen again from the Bonnie and Clyde …

19/03/2025

Morgan Teekel Driving on a sidewalk is sure to arouse suspicions, especially when it’s done in sight of a police officer, and a Ruston woman is now facing a number of charges due to her choice of routes. According to police incident reports, a Minden police officer observed 40-year-old Morgan Allison Teekel operating her vehicle on a sidewalk and nearly striking a pole at the intersection of LA Hwy....

Morgan Teekel Driving on a sidewalk is sure to arouse suspicions, especially when it’s done in sight of a police officer, and a Ruston woman is now facing a number of charges due to her choice of r…

19/03/2025

The following arrests were made by local law enforcement officers. 03/09/25Vernon Deepe of Arcadia was arrested for Possession or Distribution of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor) and Possession of Methamphetamine Less Than 28 Grams (Felony). Joseph Watkins of Shreveport was arrested for Operating Vehicle with Suspended License; No License Issued. 03/10/25Limuel Weeks of Arcadia was arrested for Operating Vehicle with Suspended License; Other Offenses....

The following arrests were made by local law enforcement officers. 03/09/25Vernon Deepe of Arcadia was arrested for Possession or Distribution of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor) and Possession of …

19/03/2025

Daniel W. Newell, District Attorney for the Second Judicial District in and for the Parish of Bienville, made the following announcements relative to disposition of cases in Bienville Parish. January 2025 Sherman Dewayne Brackens of Gibsland, LA—Pled guilty to Aggravated Cruelty to Animals. He was sentenced to 1 year at hard labor, which was suspended. He was placed on 1 year supervised probation....

Daniel W. Newell, District Attorney for the Second Judicial District in and for the Parish of Bienville, made the following announcements relative to disposition of cases in Bienville Parish. Janua…

19/03/2025

The Bienville Parish Police Jury held their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 12. Among the items on the agenda discussed in the meeting include the approval of equipment repairs, a request from the School Board for bus turnarounds, and water pump repairs. The jury also discussed and voted on a bid for the Bryceland property discussed in February. The jury also passed a resolution naming October as Dysautonomia Awareness Month in Louisiana....

The Bienville Parish Police Jury held their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 12. Among the items on the agenda discussed in the meeting include the approval of equipment repairs, a reque…

19/03/2025

The Bienville Parish Library Adult Outreach Program presents the 4th annual poetry contest Jazzabration - Poetic Rhythms: A Fusion of Jazz and Verse. All adult poets in Bienville Parish are invited to participate. BPL will be accepting entries between March 22 - April 16. The rules are simple: Pick up the half-sheet form at any location of BPL. Compose and submit the poem, in whatever style the poet prefers (free verse, sonnet, etc.)....

The Bienville Parish Library Adult Outreach Program presents the 4th annual poetry contest Jazzabration – Poetic Rhythms: A Fusion of Jazz and Verse. All adult poets in Bienville Parish are i…

19/03/2025

Do you remember your old typewriter? Some of you wonder, what is that? In ancient times our parents would send us to college with one of our High School graduation gifts, a typewriter. If your family was affluent the typewriter was electric. Can you visualize that typewriter? In the ears of your mind can you hear the bell? The bell would sound as you were approaching the margin of your paper....

Do you remember your old typewriter? Some of you wonder, what is that? In ancient times our parents would send us to college with one of our High School graduation gifts, a typewriter. If your fami…

19/03/2025

The Town of Arcadia is calling on all community members, churches, civic partners, clubs, and organizations to join together for the Love the Boot campaign on Saturday, April 12, at 8am. Everyone will meet at Arcadia Town Hall before heading out to each district to pick up litter and complete a beautification project by planting two or more fruit trees at the Town of Arcadia Community Garden....

The Town of Arcadia is calling on all community members, churches, civic partners, clubs, and organizations to join together for the Love the Boot campaign on Saturday, April 12, at 8am. Everyone w…

19/03/2025

NAACP Louisiana State Conference and NAACP Arcadia-Bienville Branch will host a community "Bites & Insights" seminar on Thursday, March 20, 6pm at Willie Abney Recreational Center (2836 Cable St., Arcadia). This seminar is a non-partisan training that will break down what's on the ballot, voting rights, and ways to effectively engage with elected officials. A light dinner will be served during the seminar. For more information contact Evelyn Jenkins at 225-963-6772 or by email [email protected].

19/03/2025

The Bienville Parish Library is thrilled to reveal the 2025 Adult Reading Program winners. This year’s theme, Color Our World: The Art of Reading, inspired readers to explore vibrant stories, expand their horizons, and embrace the magic of books. With outstanding participation from library patrons across all branches, this program recognized top readers and set the stage for the children’s Summer Reading Program, which will launch in June....

The Bienville Parish Library is thrilled to reveal the 2025 Adult Reading Program winners. This year’s theme, Color Our World: The Art of Reading, inspired readers to explore vibrant stories, expan…

19/03/2025

Jurors Empower Teens (JET) is a program started by the Bienville Parish Police Jury and LSU AgCenter. Since 2008 the program has gained a strong reputation among the community for its youth enrichment. During the 4-week program, youth 16 to 18 years-old earn income while being employed at various public and private businesses. Not only does the program provide a valuable first employment opportunity, but it also equips teens with practical skills:...

Jurors Empower Teens (JET) is a program started by the Bienville Parish Police Jury and LSU AgCenter. Since 2008 the program has gained a strong reputation among the community for its youth enrichm…

19/03/2025

During my more than half a century of writing, broadcasting and being involved in events involving the outdoors, there is one in which I was involved that stands at the forefront of my memory -- the Sportsman’s Jamboree. I remember meeting with a group of Ruston folks who got together to discuss a problem and to see if we could do something about it....

During my more than half a century of writing, broadcasting and being involved in events involving the outdoors, there is one in which I was involved that stands at the forefront of my memory & #821…

19/03/2025

The actions of America's so-called elite colleges and universities are often so absurd and reflexively anti-American that it seems futile to comment upon them. However, I make an exception this week as it pertains to the plans of the Trump Administration to revoke the green card of Columbia University student, Mahmoud Khalil, a prominent supporter of the terrorist group Hamas, and leader of last year's anti-Israel protests....

The actions of America’s so-called elite colleges and universities are often so absurd and reflexively anti-American that it seems futile to comment upon them. However, I make an exception th…

19/03/2025

Leslie Mauthe A Saline High School teacher has been named a state semi-finalist. SHS's very own Leslie Mauthe (SHS Teacher of the Year and Bienville Parish Teacher of the Year) has advanced to the statewide semi-final round for the High School Division Teacher of the Year! WAY TO GO, MS. MAUTHE! Good luck in the state competition.

Leslie Mauthe A Saline High School teacher has been named a state semi-finalist. SHS’s very own Leslie Mauthe (SHS Teacher of the Year and Bienville Parish Teacher of the Year) has advanced …

19/03/2025

By Brad Dison In September 1912, 21-year-old Dorothy Gardner married 30-year-old Leslie Lynch King. Dorothy was a “strikingly attractive brunette,” and King was “a tall, handsome, sandy-haired wool merchant.” Dorothy’s mother said she had never seen Dorothy as happy as when she and her new husband boarded the train for their honeymoon on the West Coast. Three weeks into their trip, the honeymoon bliss ended in the lobby of the elegant Multnomah Hotel in Portland, Oregon....

By Brad Dison In September 1912, 21-year-old Dorothy Gardner married 30-year-old Leslie Lynch King. Dorothy was a “strikingly attractive brunette,” and King was “a tall, handsome, sandy-haired wool…

19/03/2025

March Madness is one of the most thrilling sporting events of the year, but few people know that the very first NCAA basketball tournament tipped off on March 19, 1939. What started as a small competition with just eight teams has grown into a national spectacle, drawing millions of viewers and generating billions in revenue. As we mark the anniversary of the first tournament, let’s take a look at its humble beginnings and how it evolved into one of the most celebrated sports events in the world....

March Madness is one of the most thrilling sporting events of the year, but few people know that the very first NCAA basketball tournament tipped off on March 19, 1939. What started as a small comp…

19/03/2025

Robert B. Scott, Sr.February 20, 1932 - March 17, 2025Service: Sunday, March 23, 2025, 2pm at Rockett Funeral Home Chapel, Ringgold. Helen Priscilla SmithSeptember 29, 1950 - March 16, 2025Service: March 19, 2025, 10am at Rose Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia. Bienville Parish Journal publishes paid obituaries – unlimited words and a photo, as well as unlimited access – $95. Contact your funeral provider or [email protected]. (Notice of Deaths shown above are FREE of charge. You may email them to [email protected]

Robert B. Scott, Sr.February 20, 1932 – March 17, 2025Service: Sunday, March 23, 2025, 2pm at Rockett Funeral Home Chapel, Ringgold. Helen Priscilla SmithSeptember 29, 1950 – March 16…

12/03/2025

The Bienville Parish Police Jury will be convening for their February regular meeting today, Wednesday, March 12, at 9am at the Bienville Parish Courthouse in Arcadia. AgendaMarch2025Download

The Bienville Parish Police Jury will be convening for their February regular meeting today, Wednesday, March 12, at 9am at the Bienville Parish Courthouse in Arcadia. AgendaMarch2025Download