

Former County and District Judge, Jerome Owens has died
Southeast Texas mourns the loss of former County and District Judge Jerome Preston Owens. Judge Owens first served this Nation as a...
Sandi Saulsbury
15 minutes ago


Newton County Sheriff's Report
Weekly Sheriff’s Report Released by: Sheriff Colton Havard April 21, 2025 Cottonwood Entergy Plant Fire: On Thursday, April 17, 2025, a...
Rita Shipp
1 day ago


7 Day Forecast
A chance of rain tonight and Monday, better coverages north of I-10 A weak cold front will weaken and stall before reaching the Triangle....
Sandi Saulsbury
2 days ago


Newton First Assembly of God Church destroyed by fire today
Newton, TX The Newton First Assembly of God Church located on Loop 505 South, burned to the ground Saturday. Newton Volunteer Fire...
Sandi Saulsbury
3 days ago


Easter Sunday Forecast Plus a Look at the Next 7 Days
12News Meteorologist Patrick Vaughn Easter Sunday morning looks good however, showers and storms may try to work into the area from the...
Sandi Saulsbury
4 days ago


Caution ahead: TxDOT calls for safe driving in work zones
Work Zone Awareness Week is April 21-25 AUSTIN – When working on the side of the road you have to be aware of your surroundings at all...
Sandi Saulsbury
5 days ago


Newton County Sheriff's Report
April 14, 2025 Sheriff’s Report Shooting : On Thursday, April 10, 2025, deputies with the Newton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 14


7 Day Forecast
12News Meteorologist Kerry Cooper Dry weather will continue the next several days. A weak front will work through the area Tuesday with...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 12


Woods fire in Newton County appears to have started from an intentional stump fire
Just after 5 pm Friday, Roganville Volunteer Fire Department was called out to assist Newton VFD on a woods fire in the vicinity of 242...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 11


Two vehicle accident in the Trout Creek area sends two to area hospitals
Wednesday evening around 8:20 pm, Trout Creek First Responders and Trout Creek Fire Department, as well as DPS were called out to Hwy 87...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 10


Freshly painted motorcycle tips deputy off-it was stolen out of Orange County
April 10th, 2025 Released by: Sheriff Colton Havard Dakota Paul McCaughn On Thursday, April 10, 2025, while on patrol in the Trout Creek...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 10


A shooting in Bon Wier
April 10th, 2025 Released by: Sheriff Colton Havard On Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 12:05 p.m., deputies with the Newton County Sheriff’s...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 10


Lows in the morning in the mid 40's plus your 7 Day Forecast
12News Meteorologist Patrick Vaughn Another chilly night is forecast across Southeast with lows Wednesday morning in the middle 40s Lakes...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 8


Newton County Sheriff's Report
Weekly Sheriff’s Report Released by: Sheriff Colton Havard April 7th, 2025 We met with radio contractors in Deweyville last week to...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 7


National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory until 7 p. m.
12News Meteorologists UPDATE | The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory until 7 p.m. Chances favor south winds of 20 to 30...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 5


Severe weather possible through Saturday
US National Weather Service Lake Charles Here are the latest key messages from this morning's forecast analysis. Active weather is upon...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 4


7 Day Forecast
12News Meteorologist Patrick Vaughn Windy weather to persist ahead of a stormy Saturday… Tonight, windy south winds will persist and this...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 2


Bikers Against Child Abuse-dedicated organization committed to creating a safer environment for abused children
Newton County Judge Ronnie Cochran Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.) is a dedicated organization committed to creating a safer...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 1


Newton County Sheriff's Report
Weekly Sheriff’s Report Released by: Sheriff Colton Havard March 24th, 2025 Last Tuesday, I had the opportunity to attend “Sheriff’s Day”...
Rita Shipp
Mar 31


Radar shows the band of heavy rainfall slowly shifting east. Rainfall rates of over 2.50" per hour
12News Meteorologist Patrick Vaughn Latest Graf High Resolution Model shows an additional 2 to 4 inches now through Saturday morning...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 28