The Cenla Report

08/12/2025

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Meta, Entergy move to force approval for 2.3 GW A.I. data center

Ratepayers have been largely shut out of the process with no real assurances that they will not be left footing Entergy and Meta’s bills.

08/12/2025

Louisiana's new LA GATOR program shut out most kindergarteners: Only 80 got tuition grants.

The families of more than 4,500 kindergarten students applied for LA GATOR, but only 80 students received tuition grants.

08/12/2025

A viral video captured a heated altercation in an Opelousas city courtroom involving a bailiff and a man who has now been arrested as a result.

08/12/2025

Nicholas Alexander West was born on October 1, 1990 in Alexandria, Louisiana and passed away suddenly on August 11, 2025.

Nick was a beloved son, cousin, nephew and friend. Anyone who was in his presence felt his warmth, personality and good humor. Nick never met a stranger.

Nick graduated from Parkview Baptist School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and was a graduate of Northwestern State University. Nick was a football coach having coached at Parkview Baptist and University High in Baton Rouge, Walker High School and Natchitoches Central High School. He also coached on the collegiate level at Sul Ross State in Alpine, Texas and at Northwestern State University.

Nick is preceded in death by his grandparents, Billy West, Sr. and Paula Haynes West of Natchitoches and Matthus and Virginia Gremillion West of Ville Platte.

Nick is survived by his parents, Billy L. West, Jr. of Natchitoches, Louisiana and Shelley Coe West of Ville Platte, Louisiana and Augustine Williams Nabors of Natchitoches, Louisiana and his Aunt and Uncle, Cyndi and Terry Downs of Natchitoches, Louisiana. He is also survived by his cousins, Jennifer Martin (Kevin) of Oswego, New York, William Downs (Meredith) of Biloxi, Mississippi and Andrew Downs (Melissa) of Kerrville, Texas.

Nick will be remembered as a good coach, a great friend and a loving son. Nick will be sorely missed.

Visitation for family and friends of Nick will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home, 848 Keyser Ave. Natchitoches, Louisiana from 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. and recitation of the Holy Rosary to held at 5:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Minor Basilica of Immaculate Conception with burial to follow at Memory Lawn in Natchitoches, Louisiana under the direction of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home.

08/12/2025

Mom allegedly open fired to break up fight at a back-to-school fair — sending kids running into traffic.

08/12/2025

Democrat whistleblower told FBI that Adam Schiff approved classified leaks to target Trump.

Intelligence staffer who worked for House Democrats called the alleged behavior 'treasonous' and 'illegal'

08/11/2025

Democrats protest law and order.

08/11/2025

Kylie Donay Ebarb of Zwolle, LA was born on July 9, 1978 in Many, LA. She went to her eternal home on August 10, 2025 at the age of 47 years old. Kylie passed away at Sabine Medical Center in Many, LA after complications from a recent complex brain surgery.

Funeral services for Kylie will be at 2:00 PM on Friday, August 15, 2025 at Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation for family and friends will begin on August 15, 2025 from 10:30 AM until service time at 2:00 PM at Warren Meadows Funeral Home in Many, LA. Burial will follow at New Freedom Fellowship Cemetery at 660 Highway 1215 in Many, LA.

She was more than a mother, daughter, lolli, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a community nurse who poured her heart into caring for others. Her compassion, dedication, and gentle spirit touched the lives of so many. She gave selflessly-always putting others first-both in her work and her life!

Kylie was a faithful member of the Living Word Church in Many, LA. She was employed by Elara Caring as a Field Nurse for 24 years. Kylie was an avid Kid Rock fan to say the least!

Survivors are her father Donald Ebarb (Sherry) mother Virginia Cosenza (Jessie). Daughter Averi Remedies (Ashton). Sons CJ Rivers and Lexin Carra Oliver Seaman. Grandchildren Aspen Remedies and Axton Remedies. Sisters Allison Ebarb (Keith) Roxie Wolfe (Matthew) Tanya Cantrell (Jody). Brothers Timmy Meshell (Tessie) Andy Cosenza (Christy). Special friend Dan Remedies and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Lifelong friends Shanna Ebarb and Amanda Meshell.

Kylie was preceded in death by her grandparents TJ and Rosalee Ebarb Tom and Cora Lopez- stepfather Tommy Cosenza and brother-in-law Anthony Sepulvado.

Pallbearers will be Chad Cline, Ricado Sepulvado, Andy Cosenza, Lance Mothershed, Brandon Rivers, and Wendell Seaman.

Per Kylie's request and love for the elderly population please in lieu of flowers donate to Sabine Council on Aging and Many Healthcare and Rehabilitation therapy/activities department.

Exodus 14:14 "The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”

08/11/2025

An investigation by the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of a Texas woman for attempting to smuggle in compressed THC wax into the Federal Prison.

An investigation by the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of a Texas woman for attempting to smuggle in compressed THC wax into the Federal Prison.

Brittany Carroll, 32 years old, of Fort Worth, Texas, was arrested for Taking Contraband into a Penal Institution and Possession of Ma*****na.

08/11/2025

Investigations by the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office led to a number of narcotic arrests.

08/11/2025

No Mexican food, only Cracker Barrel for Trump voters says former TV star.

08/11/2025

Illinois substitute teacher had s*x with 11-year-old student during 'play dates,' police say.