Some of our top news stories from the June 25 paper.
Two suspects arrested in Cole murder
By Vanessa C. Deggins
(American Press)
One of two suspects in the death of a DeQuincy man has been given a lower bond and placed on house arrest Friday at the request of his mother, a state representative from Baton Rouge. Read More
Navarre team winner of Chamber tournament
Twelve teams competed in the DeQuincy Chamber of Commerce’s annual Golf Tournament held at Koasati Pines Golf Course in Kinder last Saturday. The winners were: Read More
Baiad sentenced to 20 years for 8 counts of sex crimes
By Vincent Lupo
(American Press)
Prison terms were imposed this week in separate state district courtrooms on two men accused of committing sex crimes against children. Read More
Galley wins animal awards
Conner Galley recently traveled to Des Moines, Iowa to participate at the World Park Expo Junior National held June 3-6. Read More
Information sought on early families
A first families of the Louisiana “No Man’s Land” genealogical study is being compiled by Marilyn Kobialka, former resident of Singer and DeQuincy. Read More
Galey named state 4-H president
Claire Galley, who will be a senior this fall at Sulphur High School, was elected as the Louisiana 4-H president at the LSU AgCenter 4-H University Thursday, June 19 on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. Read More