Opinion
Time to Negotiate an End to the Ukraine War
By Jerry Tetalman Columnist The war in Ukraine has destabilized and polarized the international order. It pits two nuclear-armed superpowers, the United States and Russia, ...
Timothy Holdiness, Author at The Bogalusa Daily News
Timothy Holdiness is a native of Louisiana and has been published in several state, national and international publications. He has earned two undergraduate degrees in Biology, most recently from Northwestern State University in 2022. Notably, Holdiness was the 2014 Microsoft Office Specialist United States Champion in PowerPoint 2010.
Crime
Fatal Bogalusa Shooting Update
BOGALUSA, LA – The Bogalusa Police Department reported a fatal shooting in Poplas Quarters on Friday, December 8, 2023. Ranshad Jefferson, a 28-year-old male, was ...
by Timothy Holdiness, Saturday, December 9, 2023 4:12 pm
News
Bogalusa Police Successfully Negotiate Ave B Bridge Suicide Threat
BOGALUSA, LA – On December 7, 2023, the Bogalusa Police Department received reports of a male individual threatening to jump from the Ave B bridge ...
by Timothy Holdiness, Friday, December 8, 2023 2:03 pm
Crime
Baby Goat Found Decapitated on Franklinton Farm
FRANKLINTON, La. – In a disturbing turn of events, Boyd and Kandra Giannini, residents of Franklinton, discovered a gruesome scene on their farm on December ...
by Timothy Holdiness, Sunday, December 3, 2023 1:56 pm
News
2023 Franklinton Christmas Parade: Route and Rules
FRANKLINTON, La. — The 2023 Franklinton Christmas Parade is set to brighten the streets of Franklinton with festive cheer on Dec. 2, promising a delightful ...
by Timothy Holdiness, Saturday, December 2, 2023 2:50 pm
News
Bogalusa Officer Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash
BOGALUSA, La. – In an incident early on Friday, December 1, Bogalusa Police Officer Gage Tervalon was involved in a serious single-vehicle crash. The Washington ...
by Timothy Holdiness, Friday, December 1, 2023 5:43 pm
Crime
Bogalusa Police Identify Narcotics Suspect
BOGALUSA, La. – The Bogalusa Police Department (BPD) has identified the suspect in a recent incident involving firearms and narcotics. On Thursday, November 30, police ...
by Timothy Holdiness, Friday, December 1, 2023 1:22 pm
Crime
WST Cooperative Scam Call Alert
WASHINGTON PARISH, La. – There has been a recent surge in scam activities involving callers impersonating the Washington-St in Washington Parish and neighboring St. Tammany. ...
by Timothy Holdiness, Friday, December 1, 2023 6:30 am
Crime
Bogalusa Drive-By Shooting Leads to Four Arrests
BOGALUSA, La. – The Bogalusa Police Department has released new details regarding a recent shooting incident in the Pleasant Hill neighborhood. According to the department’s ...
by Timothy Holdiness, Thursday, November 30, 2023 7:31 pm
Crime
Bogalusa Police Apprehend Suspect with Narcotics
SEE SUSPECT IDENTIFICATION UPDATE BOGALUSA, La. – On the afternoon of Thursday, Nov. 30th, local law enforcement responded to a call concerning a physical altercation. ...