MANY, La. (Nov. 9, 2026) — The Sabine Parish Planning Commission will meet Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 9 a.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room at the Sabine Parish Courthouse, located at 400 S. Capitol Street in Many.

The meeting agenda includes consideration of a survey involving the Anthony Road tract, along with routine business.

The agenda lists the following items:

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Prayer
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Amend the Agenda
6. Adopt the Agenda
7. Public Comments
8. Accept the Minutes of the Previous Meeting Held on October 13, 2026
9. Consider Survey of Anthony Road Tract
10. Adjournment

Anyone needing special assistance under the Americans with Disabilities Act is asked to contact William E. Weatherford at 318-256-5637 and describe the assistance needed.

NATCHITOCHES – In continuing its tradition of honoring those who serve in the nation’s Armed Forces, Northwestern State University recognized the military service of Staff Sergeant (SSG) Rebecca Maurer as the honorary captain during its football game against the University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley Nov. 7.  

Maurer was born and raised in Bossier City and enlisted in the Louisiana Army National Guard in 2020. Following Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, she then successfully Advanced Individual Training as a 68W, combat medic specialist at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

Her first assignment was to 2nd Squadron, 108th Cavalry Regiment in Shreveport, where she served as a Squadron Aid Station medic, responsible for daily medical operations, emergency trauma and medical readiness. 

In 2023, SSG Maurer was selected for the competitive Active-Guard-Reserve (AGR) program and was assigned to Detachment 2, A Company, Recruiting and Retention Battalion as recruiter for the Louisiana National Guard. Currently, she supports her battalion as a National Guard Recruiting and Retention Noncommissioned Officer focused on recruiting the best candidates Louisiana has to provide from Northwestern State University.

 SSG Maurer:

Staff Sergeant (SSG) Rebecca Maurer, center,  was guest captain at the NSU Demons’ Nov. 7 football game.  She was escorted on field by U.S. Army Captain Armando Lopez, head of NSU’s Department of Military Science, and NSU President James Genovese. 

CLAIBORNE PARISH, La. (Nov. 9, 2026) — A 35-year-old woman from Sterlington was killed Friday afternoon when the SUV she was driving struck the rear of a school bus in Claiborne Parish.

According to Louisiana State Police, the crash occurred at approximately 4 p.m. on Louisiana Highway 2 near Bella Vista Road.

Investigators said a 2023 Toyota Highlander was traveling eastbound when it collided with a school bus traveling in the same direction.

The driver of the Toyota suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities reported that the school bus driver and all student passengers were not injured.

State police said impairment is not suspected, though routine toxicology samples were collected as part of the investigation.

The crash remains under investigation.

UPDATE: Isaac Canter was located safe. The Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory is canceled. Please remove the photos of him and direct any questions to the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office. Thank you for your assistance.

STATEWIDE NEWS RELEASE

November 6, 2026

Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory Assistance Needed Locating Missing New Iberia Juvenile

Iberia Parish – The Louisiana State Police has issued a Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory on behalf of the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office for 13-year-old Isaac Canter. He was last seen today leaving his residence on Chastant Road in New Iberia. LSP received the request to issue an advisory at approximately 7:00 p.m.

Canter is a white male with brown hair and hazel eyes. He is 5’8” and weighs approximately 135 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black-and-white skeleton sweater, khaki pants, and black-and-white shoes. He may be carrying a green backpack and traveling with a tan dog wearing a pink collar.

Canter is believed to be traveling on foot in an unknown direction.

Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to immediately contact the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office at (337) 369-3711 or dial 911. All questions should be directed to the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Homer – Earlier today, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a two-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 2 near Bella Vista Road. The crash claimed the life of a 35-year-old woman from Sterlington. 

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2023 Toyota Highlander was traveling east on Louisiana Highway 2. At the same time, a 2018 Blue Bird Conventional school bus transporting students was traveling east on Louisiana Highway 2 ahead of the Toyota. For reasons still under investigation, the Toyota collided with the rear of the school bus.

The driver of the Toyota, who was properly restrained at the time of the crash, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the school bus was properly restrained and uninjured, and no injuries were reported among the students being transported. Impairment is not suspected; however, standard toxicology samples were taken and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.

While the cause of this crash remains under investigation, Louisiana State Police urges all motorists to obey all traffic laws and remain alert while driving. While not all crashes are survivable, taking simple precautions such as these can mean the difference between life and death.

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University staff in Recruiting, Admissions and Enrollment Management facilitated four educational sessions during the 75th annual Louisiana Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (LACRAO) conference in Lake Charles. The NSU team shared best practices and highlighted the university’s work in enrollment management, student success and related areas with higher education professionals from across Louisiana.

The conference marked the conclusion of Director of Enrollment Management Van Erikson’s year as LACRAO president.

“During the year, LACRAO continued to strengthen statewide collaboration, professional development, communication and engagement among admissions, recruitment, registrar and enrollment professionals,” Erikson said. 

Director of Recruiting Emily Miller McPherson was recognized with LACRAO’s Mid-Level Professional Award, an outstanding recognition of her leadership and contributions to the profession. 

Northwest Louisiana Recruiter Danielle Cabrera was named to LACRAO’s executive board and will serve as vice president of Administration and Finance while Erikson will continue to serve as past president. 

Information on NSU Recruiting is available at https://www.nsula.edu/admissions/find-your-recruiter/.  

NSU Team:

Personnel who represented NSU at the LACAO convention were, front row from left, Taquita Bell, director of Admissions; Abigail Ramos, enrollment specialist; Danielle Cabrera, northwest Louisiana recruiter; Payton Noe, assistant director of Recruiting; Abigail Chevalier, Mikaela Sarpy, admissions coordinator; Chasity Tousek, Admissions records analyst, and Lora Hayes, assistant director of Admissions. On the back row are Kris Simon, southeast Louisiana recruiter; Kolbe Burrell, southwest Louisiana recruiter; Jordan Williams, enrollment specialist; Max Sander, central Louisiana recruiter; Zoe Johnson, coordinator of marketing and events for Recruiting; Emily Miller McPherson, director of Recruiting; Van Erikson, director of Enrollment Management, and Lisa Fortenberry, Admissions coordinator. 

Emily Miller McPherson: 

Northwestern State Director of Recruiting Emily Miller McPherson, left, earned LACRAO’s Mid-Level Professional Award during the organization’s 75th annual conference. Director of Enrollment Management Van Erikson is the organization’s immediate past president.