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05/10/2026

Tune in this Monday to Open Line with Tedd Dumas and special guest Robert Gentry

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Join Tedd Dumas on Open Line, heard every Monday - Thursday from 7:30 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. on BDC Radio Network Station KWLA 103.1FM

Open Line features live discussions of the hottest issues of the day with live guests, as well as listener participation and comments. And of course, you can also tune in to Open Line on KWLV 107.1 FM in Many, KZBL 100.7 FM in Natchitoches, KVCL 92.1 FM in Winnfield, and as always: Anywhere, anytime, at BDCRadio.com!

05/09/2026

11th - 14th - OPEN LINE INTERVIEW SCHEDULE –

OPEN LINE with TEDD DUMAS, LIVE on KWLA 103.1FM:

MONDAY: Robert Gentry

TUESDAY: John Fleming

WEDNESDAY: Cade Brumley

THURSDAY: Alan Seabaugh

05/08/2026

The Polk County Sheriff’s Department says they have busted a large indoor ma*****na growing operation. The report said it was located off of Highway 59, just outside the Livingston city limits.

The report said deputies found more than 1,500 ma*****na plants inside multiple buildings.

Deputies arrested Elier Jimenez, a Cuban national, and he was charged with Possession of Ma*****na.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Department says they have busted a large indoor ma*****na growing operation. The report said it was located off of Highway 59, just outside the Livingston city

05/08/2026

NATCHITOCHES, La. — A Natchitoches Parish man pleaded guilty this week to killing a man in a hotel parking lot almost three years ago.

Matthew Robinson, 22, of Natchitoches, entered a guilty plea as jurors were being seated in his trial. He was initially charged with second-degree murder, but pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

Robinson also pleaded guilty to being a habitual offender. He was sentenced to a total of 80 years in state prison.

Robinson shot and killed Michael Porter, 35, in July 2023. Porter’s body was found in the parking lot of the Motel 6 on the Highway 1 Bypass.

NATCHITOCHES, La. -- A Natchitoches Parish man pleaded guilty this week to killing a man in a hotel parking lot almost three years ago.

05/08/2026

KEITHVILLE, La. – A 13-year-old girl is safe and a man is in custody after an Amber Alert led police to find them in Texas, according to the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Merlin Argueta was reported missing from Keithville Thursday. Caddo Parish detectives worked with Texas authorities to issue an Amber Alert, which quickly generated tips about a vehicle used in the disappearance.

Officers with the Allen Police Department made contact with Arlin Hernandez Dubon, who allegedly told investigators he drove the suspect, Daniel Osman Vasquez Mejia, 18, to the residence where Argueta was taken without parental consent.

Mejia was arrested in Texas and charged with harboring a runaway. In Louisiana, a judge signed a warrant charging him with simple kidnapping.

The teenager is currently being cared for by Texas Child Protective Services while she waits to be reunited with her family.

Police are still investigating to see if any other crimes were committed while the girl was missing.

KEITHVILLE, La. - A 13-year-old girl is safe and a man is in custody after an Amber Alert led police to find them in Texas, according to the Caddo Parish

05/08/2026

Over the past 24 hours, the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office reports 5 arrest(s). All persons accused of a crime are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Any questions about today’s arrest report should be directed to the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office at (318)-256-9241. Arrested were:

Denise Delorto, white, female, 60. Arrested on charges of operating a vehicle under suspension for certain prior offenses, driving on roadway laned for traffic, security required – no vehicle insurance. Arrested by SPSO.

Corey Garner, black, male, 41. Arrested on charges of theft of motor vehicle. Arrested by MPD.

Byron Johnson, white, male, 33. Arrested on charges of FTA warrant. Arrested by SPSO.

Jannifer Loe, white, female, 42. Arrested on charges of poss of CDS 2 with intent to distribute, poss of ma*****na, poss of drug paraphernalia. Arrested by SPSO.

Deborah Sepulvado, white, female, 44. Arrested on charges of poss of CDS 2 with intent to distribute, operating vehicle while license is suspended, driving on roadway laned for traffic. Arrested by SPSO.

05/07/2026

Jasper Police are looking for a suspected hit and run vehicle following an auto accident that occurred shortly after 3:00 on Wednesday afternoon on the south side of town.

Officers say the accident occurred at the intersection of Highway 96 and Bulldog Drive when a pickup truck collided with a Nissan Altima sedan.

A passenger of the Nissan said that after the accident occurred the truck which was said to be a red Chevrolet kept going and did not stop.

Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident.

Police said the pickup most likely has a large scrape and damage down one side as a result of the crash.

Jasper Police are looking for a suspected hit and run vehicle following an auto accident that occurred shortly after 3:00 on Wednesday afternoon on the south side of town.

05/07/2026

SHREVEPORT, La. — The Shreveport Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing man, Kevin Johnson.

Johnson, 58, was last seen at the beginning of March in the 900 block of McNeil Street. He is described as being approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall to 5 feet, 6 inches tall, weighing around 190 pounds, bald, and having a slight moustache.

Family members and investigators are concerned for Johnson’s well-being, as he is prescribed medication that he is supposed to take daily.

Anyone who has seen Johnson or has information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact the Shreveport Police Department at 318-673-7300. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Caddo Crime Stoppers at 318-673-7373.

https://www.ktbs.com/news/shreveport-man-reported-missing/article_706e9ec4-7f02-4275-9b86-8147f548dd6a.html

05/07/2026

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPLC) – Fire officials are investigating a late-night mobile home fire that claimed the life of a 74-year-old woman and her two dogs.

Around 11:36 p.m. Tuesday (May 5), the Lafayette Fire Department (LFD) responded to a fire on Eraste Landry Road near Oak Park Drive, LFD said. Firefighters learned an elderly person, later identified as Helen Melancon, was possibly in the home.

Crews entered the smoke-filled home and discovered the fire was contained to a bedroom, LFD said. After the fire was put out, Melancon was found in the bedroom. Two family dogs also died.

The fire department and the State Fire Marshal’s Office determined the fire originated in the bed, and was “most likely related to a cigarette,” LFD said.

While investigators say Melancon was known to smoke in bed, the Lafayette Parish Coroner’s Office is investigating her cause of death.

Melancon lived in the home with her adult son, who was not at home during the fire, LFD said.

Investigators say Helen Melancon, 74, died in the fire.

05/07/2026

Over the past 24 hours, the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office reports 1 arrest(s). All persons accused of a crime are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Any questions about today’s arrest report should be directed to the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office at (318)-256-9241. Arrested were:

Kelvin Clark, white, male, 59. Arrested on charges of sexual battery. Arrested by SPSO.

05/07/2026

Make sure you catch Open Line with Tedd Dumas Today with special guest Billy Nungesser

Comment here to get in on the conversation now! Plus, be sure to tune in live and check the online archive! www.BDCRadio.com/OpenLine

Join Tedd Dumas on Open Line, heard every Monday - Thursday from 7:30 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. on BDC Radio Network Station KWLA 103.1FM

Open Line features live discussions of the hottest issues of the day with live guests, as well as listener participation and comments. And of course, you can also tune in to Open Line on KWLV 107.1 FM in Many, KZBL 100.7 FM in Natchitoches, KVCL 92.1 FM in Winnfield, and as always: Anywhere, anytime, at BDCRadio.com!