On September 24, 2026, United States District Judge Robert R. Summerhays sentenced Charles Jackson, 38, of Many, Louisiana, to 63 months in federal prison followed by four years of supervised release, for Conspiracy to Distribute and Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, after his guilty plea on June 22, 2026.

The same day, Judge Summerhays also sentenced Andrew Bulloch, 58,  of Leesville, to 60 months in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release for Conspiracy to Distribute and Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine. He pled guilty on June 8, 2026.  

Jackson and Bulloch were members of the same indicted conspiracy.

U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Keller for the Western District of Louisiana made the announcement.

BULLOCH

According to court documents, Bulloch conspired with others to obtain distribution-level quantities of methamphetamine. On one occasion, federal agents intercepted telephone calls between Bulloch and a co-conspirator in which Bulloch sought three ounces of methamphetamine due to high customer demand.

JACKSON

According to court documents, Jackson conspired to acquire distribution-level quantities of methamphetamine. Investigators intercepted discussions involving Jackson and co-conspirators discussing the purchase of large quantities of methamphetamine for future sales on August 6, 2025.  The next day, the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office (VPSO) stopped Jackson and his co-conspirators after they had completed a methamphetamine purchase, with VPSO recovering a black bag containing 231.6 grams of methamphetamine during the stop.

These cases were investigated by the Drug Enforcement Agency and VPSO.  They were prosecuted by Assistance U.S. Attorney LaDonte Murphy with the assistance of Legal Assistant Christy Angelle.

These cases were prosecuted as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), the Department of Justice’s nationwide initiative that brings federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement, prosecutors, and other public safety partners together to coordinate efforts to combat violent crime and make communities safe. Coordinated by U.S. Attorneys’ offices in each of the 94 federal districts, PSN is tailored to particular communities to strategically address specific violent crime and public safety challenges. As a key component of Operation Take Back America, PSN serves a central role in the Department’s commitment to make our country safe. PSN emphasizes three core principles: rapid federal response to violent crime and criminal offenders; strong, strategic partnerships among law enforcement at all levels; and accountability and deterrence through the prosecution of the most serious, readily provable offenses and other strategies. These efforts complement and strengthen President Trump’s Homeland Security Task Forces, ensuring a comprehensive federal response to the most pressing public safety issues facing communities. Learn more at http://www.justice.gov/psn.

Related court documents for Bulloch may be found at http://www.lawd.uscourts.gov or via CM/ECF under case number 6:26-CR-00027-09; Jackson, under case number 6:26-CR-00027-08.

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The Town of Many is preparing for a busy October filled with family-friendly entertainment, movies, music, fall festivities and Halloween activities.

Town officials released the October community calendar, highlighting several events planned throughout the month, including Music in Many, Movies in Many, the annual Many Fall Fest and the town’s large Trick-or-Treat celebration.

October activities will begin Saturday, Oct. 3, with Music in Many at 7 p.m. at the Many Community Center. The evening will feature Flashback, performing a tribute to rock and roll from the 1950s and 1960s.

Movies in Many will return later in the month with several seasonal selections. “Hotel Transylvania” will be shown at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, followed by “The Addams Family” at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15. Both screenings will be held at the Many Community Center.

The Many Fall Fest is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17. A movie will be shown at the Many Community Center beginning at 4 p.m., followed by Fall Fest activities in the Town Square from 5 to 8:30 p.m.

Booth registration for Fall Fest will remain open through Oct. 10, while food truck registration has already closed. Those interested in participating in the Chili Cook-Off should contact Community Bank in Many by Oct. 14.

Fall Fest attendees are also invited to participate in the “Spirits of 1776” Costume Contest, with participants encouraged to dress in their best American history-inspired costumes.

Another Movies in Many event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. at the Many Community Center, featuring “The Wannabes Wanted.”

Halloween celebrations will close out the month with the Town of Many’s Trick-or-Treat activities. Participating businesses will welcome trick-or-treaters Friday, Oct. 30, from 3 to 5 p.m., while participating neighborhoods will host trick-or-treating Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Town officials are also looking ahead to the Christmas season. Vendor registration is open for the first annual weekend-long

Moonlight Madness and Christmas Festival, and registration is also available for the Many Merry Christmas Pageant.

Registration forms for upcoming events are available through the Events in Many Facebook page and the Town of Many.

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FORT JESUP, La. — History will take on a Halloween twist this weekend as Fort Jesup State Historic Site hosts Halloween at the Fort on Saturday, Oct. 3.

The event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. and will offer visitors an evening hayride through historic military scenes at the site.

Along the route, guests will encounter scenes depicting a watchman’s post, the original military graveyard, a medical tent and a soldier’s campsite, combining Halloween fun with a look at the military history of Fort Jesup.

Following the hayride, activities will continue at the fort’s original kitchen building, where visitors can participate in historic games and enjoy popcorn and apple cider.

The Sabine Parish Tourist Commission described the event as an opportunity for families to kick off the Halloween season while also experiencing a piece of Sabine Parish history.

Halloween at the Fort will take place Saturday, Oct. 3, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Fort Jesup State Historic Site, 32 Geoghagan Road, Many.

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SABINE PARISH, La. — Rain and thunderstorm chances will increase across Sabine Parish later this week, bringing gradually cooler temperatures through the weekend and into Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

Wednesday will begin sunny before skies become mostly cloudy later in the day. There will be a 20% chance of showers after 1 p.m., with a high near 93 degrees. Winds will be calm early before becoming southerly around 5 mph. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 71.

Rain chances will increase Thursday. The National Weather Service forecasts a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. under partly sunny skies, with a high near 92. Thursday night will be mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms and a low around 70.

Friday will bring a 60% chance of precipitation. Showers will be possible earlier in the day before becoming likely during the afternoon, when thunderstorms will also be possible. The high will be near 89. Friday night will remain mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers and a low around 68.

Another round of showers and thunderstorms will be possible Saturday. Rain will become more likely after 1 p.m., with a 60% chance of precipitation and a high near 86. Saturday night will bring a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms with a low around 68.

Sunday is expected to be the coolest day of the weekend, with a high near 83. Showers will be likely, and thunderstorms will also be possible, with a 60% chance of precipitation. Sunday night will remain mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers and a low around 65.

By Monday, temperatures are expected to fall below 80 degrees. The forecast calls for partly sunny skies, a 40% chance of showers and a high near 79.

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On Sept. 30, 1960, television viewers were introduced to Fred Flintstone, Wilma Flintstone, Barney Rubble and Betty Rubble when “The Flintstones” premiered on ABC.

Set in the fictional Stone Age community of Bedrock, the animated sitcom followed the Flintstones and their neighbors as they dealt with everyday family, work and social life — just with dinosaurs, stone-age technology and prehistoric animals mixed in.

The series premiere, “The Flintstone Flyer,” aired at 8:30 p.m. on ABC. The Paley Center for Media lists the premiere as a 25-minute animation and comedy program.

What made “The Flintstones” unusual was not simply its prehistoric setting. The series was created as a prime-time sitcom, rather than as children’s programming. It was patterned after the popular family sitcom “The Honeymooners” and used its Stone Age setting to portray contemporary family life.

The show would go on to run for six seasons and 166 episodes before its original run ended in 1966.

More than six decades later, Bedrock remains one of television’s most recognizable fictional communities, and Sept. 30 marks the date when the “modern Stone Age family” first arrived in American prime time.

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There’s no better place to celebrate Dolly Parton than the Louisiana town where one of her most beloved characters came to life.

This October 9–11, Natchitoches invites visitors to spend a weekend celebrating Dolly with Truvy’s Blush & Bashful Weekend: A Dolly Parton Celebration. Inspired by Dolly’s unforgettable role as Truvy Jones in Steel Magnolias, the three-day celebration brings together music, movies, local businesses and plenty of pink for a weekend in the heart of Louisiana’s oldest city.

Natchitoches has long held a special connection to Steel Magnolias. The beloved film was shot in and around the city, and decades later, visitors still come to Natchitoches to experience the places that made the movie so memorable. This October, that connection takes center stage as the community celebrates Dolly’s legacy in true Natchitoches fashion.

The celebration begins Friday, October 9, with Dolly Bingo at the LSHOF at 5:30 p.m. Later that evening, channel your inner Dolly and head to Mama’s Blues Room for karaoke beginning at 8:30 p.m.

On Saturday, October 10, start the morning with Books & Butterflies from 8 a.m. to noon at the Natchitoches Farmers Market. The celebration continues throughout the day with Truvy’s Downtown Traipse, inviting visitors to explore Natchitoches’ historic downtown and experience Truvy’s Specials offered by participating businesses.

Saturday evening, tease up your hair and get ready for Truvy’s Big Hair Affair at Parkway Cinema 6 at 7 p.m. It’s a fitting way to celebrate a character, a movie and a little bit of Southern style that have become part of Natchitoches history.

The weekend wraps up Sunday, October 11, with a Blush & Bashful Brunch at Flying Heart Brewery beginning at 9 a.m.

While you’re here, make a weekend of it. Stroll the brick streets of the Natchitoches Historic District, shop local boutiques, enjoy Louisiana flavors, take in the beauty of Cane River and discover the filming locations that helped bring Steel Magnolias to the big screen. As Louisiana’s oldest city, Natchitoches offers the perfect backdrop for a weekend filled with history, Southern charm and plenty to explore.

Whether you’ve loved Dolly for decades, can quote Steel Magnolias from beginning to end, or simply need an excuse for a girls’ weekend in Natchitoches, Truvy’s Blush & Bashful Weekend is your invitation to celebrate friendship, Southern charm and the legacy of a woman whose talent and spirit have touched generations.

Pack something pink, bring your best big hair and join us October 9–11, 2026, in Natchitoches, Louisiana.

For complete event information, updates and weekend details, visit Truvy’s Blush & Bashful Weekend: A Dolly Parton Celebration at Natchitoches.com. Visitors can also explore Natchitoches.com for lodging, dining, attractions and everything needed to plan a weekend getaway.

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MANY – The Many football team returns to the friendly confines of the John W. Curtis Tiger Stadium as the Tigers aim to get back to their winning ways after a 1-3 start.

But what awaits Many is not friendly at all as an explosive Leesville offense rolls into town Friday.

The Class 4A Wampus Cats (3-1) feature veteran quarterback Trel Broom and valuable weapons in running back Grant Braxton and receiver Julius Brown.

They pace a Leesville offense that’s averaging 36 points per game, although Leesville leaned more on its defense in a 28-24 win over Class 5A Pineville.

Broom (5,325 career yards) and Brown (104 career catches) both rank third all-time on Leesville’s career charts in those respective categories, according to “Leesville Wampus Cat Football History.”

But Brown wasn’t even the top target Friday as Jaylen James (6-123 TD) and Dylan Absher (6-93 TD) led the way.

Many did contain Broom and air attack this past season, but Braxton rushed for 156 yards and five touchdowns en route to a 48-15 Leesville win.

A young Many defense this season is coming along with a combined 38 points allowed in the past two games after giving up 93 in the first two contests.

But the Tigers couldn’t stop Catholic-Pointe Coupee momentum after Many turnovers, which led to two touchdowns as part of 25 straight points in the first half of a 32-14 Many loss.

Many can’t afford to turn the ball over and give Leesville’s bunch a short field as the Tigers work to improve in playing complementary football (where offense, defense, and special teams put other in advantageous positions).

Running back Daniel Thomas isn’t slowing down as his 200 rushing yards against Catholic-Pointe Coupee marks the third time he eclipsed the 200-yard mark through the first four games.

While Many quarterback Luke McCarty arguably had his best game of the season (31 passing yards on 3-of-6 with an interception), the Tigers will likely need some kind of a viable passing threat to prevent Leesville from keying on Thomas and backfield mate J.J. Stills.

The 2025 Many group endured a 2-3 start to win three of its last five regular season games, and a win against Leesville could certainly serve as a turning point to the 2026 season.

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Zwolle FFA students brought home several championships, buckles and top finishes during their latest livestock show competition.

Kaydence earned first place with a blue ribbon for her Commercial Doe Yearling and received a pink ribbon as Reserve Champion Commercial Doe. She was also named Senior Champion in Swine Showmanship and placed second with her Market Swine.

Jensen earned first place and was named Senior Champion in Goat Showmanship before going on to claim Overall Champion Goat Showmanship, earning a purple ribbon and buckle. Jensen also placed first with a Commercial Doe and captured Grand Champion Commercial Doe, earning another purple ribbon and buckle.

Nick earned second place with his Commercial Doe.

Layla placed second in Market Lamb Showmanship and captured Grand Champion Market Lamb, earning a purple ribbon and buckle. She also placed second in Commercial Doe Showmanship and third with her Commercial Doe.

Zwolle FFA congratulated the students on their performances and expressed pride in their hard work and accomplishments in the show ring.

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Louisiana’s squirrel and rabbit hunting seasons will open statewide Saturday, Oct. 3, providing hunters with another opportunity to head into the woods as the state’s fall hunting seasons get underway.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced that both seasons will continue through Feb. 28, 2027.
LDWF described squirrel and rabbit hunting as relatively inexpensive ways for families to spend time outdoors and introduce young people to hunting. Opportunities are available on numerous public lands managed by the department throughout Louisiana.

Hunters age 18 and older are required to have a basic hunting license. Those planning to hunt on an LDWF Wildlife Management Area should also be aware of additional access requirements. Visitors age 18 and older must have a qualifying license or WMA Access Permit, and hunters are required to check in and out when using WMAs.

Hunters are encouraged to review current season regulations, bag limits and rules for the specific public land they plan to visit before heading afield.

Licenses can be purchased through the Louisiana Outdoors licensing website.

Additional information about squirrel and rabbit hunting, including regulations and public hunting opportunities, is available through the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

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I started tournament fishing in the spring of 1990 and can remember it like it was yesterday! A friend of mine who was known as a very good angler asked me to fish a tournament with him. While I balked at first and did not have much interest in fishing tournaments, I gave in after several phone calls and a lot of begging. 

To say I was hooked after this event would be an understatement. This took place at a point in my life when I was no longer playing minor league baseball and was looking for another avenue where I could go out and compete. 

Tournament bass fishing has filled that niche and provided the opportunity to satisfy my competitive fire. But during the early ‘90s, there were not a lot of tournament trails like there are today.  

Angler’s Choice and the old Redman Series, along with a few charity tournaments, were all that were available at that time. Then in the mid ‘90s the FLW organization (named after Ranger Boats owner Forest L. Wood) was formed and they introduced several lower-level trails that allowed young up- and-coming anglers to learn and master fishing skills. 

It was an organization that offered grass roots anglers the chance to compete, get better and move up to the higher levels that FLW offered like the Everstart’s (now Toyota Series), FLW Series, and the original FLW Tour (now the MLF Bass Pro Tour), the highest level of professional bass fishing. 

FLW also introduced what is now called the BFL Tour (its lowest level) which stands for Bass Fishing League and was designed for the weekend warrior or what many called the working man series.

I fished a ton of these starting out and it was not uncommon for the BFL and Toyota Series events to draw 200 to 250 anglers for both the pro and co-angler divisions. It was so hard to get into these that if you did not sign up for all the events on the schedule, you did not get in.  

The best decision I ever made was in 2004 when I decided to sign up and fish as a co-angler on the FLW Tour, the highest level of FLW. This experience was invaluable for my development as an angler. 

I drew some of the best professional anglers to ever wet a hook with former FLW Cup and Bassmaster Classic Champion Dion Hibdon, former FLW Champion and three-time Angler of the Year Clark Wendlandt. 

Spending time in the boat with this caliber of angler will make you better. I learned so much, not just in terms of technique, but time management and scouting. I learned even at the highest level these guys do not over complicate the issue of catching and locating bass; they keep it simple.

I was really surprised how simple pro anglers keep their tournament preparation. It’s attention to detail that makes the highest level of anglers stand apart. 

Making sure their hooks are sharp is very important. Anglers will take the time to change out both sets of treble hooks on a crankbait if they have been fishing around wood or rocks. 

Sharp hooks equal bass in the boat, and bass in the boat equals paychecks! They also make sure they have fresh line spooled on each reel the day before the tournament starts. 

The great anglers are fanatics on tackle storage organization. Being able to put their hands on whatever they are looking for in a timely manner is very important. They can’t afford to waste time on tournament day looking for tackle. No detail is overlooked by anglers who fish for a living. 

Overall, I have enjoyed and learned so much during my 30-plus years of tournament bass fishing. I’ve met and made so many friends through tournament fishing.  Some of my best friends today have come from the bass tournament world. 

Anglers are like a coaching fraternity; there’s a unique bond that you just can’t find anywhere else. If there’s one thing I will miss when I decide to quit competing and lay my rods down for the last time, it’s that infectious comradery you have between anglers. 

Contact Steve at sgraf26@yahoo.com

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The Parish Journals of Louisiana are giving one statewide reader the opportunity to enjoy a special weekend in Natchitoches Parish during the Dolly Parton Celebration.

One qualifying reader will receive a $600 travel package to help make the trip possible.

The prize package includes:

• $300 Food Card
• $200 Travel Cash
• $100 Gas Card

The winner will be selected from the statewide pool of eligible qualifiers on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.

The getaway is intended for the winner to visit Natchitoches Parish during the Dolly Parton Celebration weekend, Friday, Oct. 9 through Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.

Events being planned for the weekend include Dolly Bingo at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, Dolly Karaoke, downtown dining and drink specials, the Melrose Arts and Crafts Festival, the Creole Festival at St. Augustine Church, Butterflies and Books at the Natchitoches Farmers Market, Steel Magnolias-themed activities, shopping and entertainment along Front Street, Truvy’s Big Hair Affair on the riverbank and a Blush & Bashful Brunch.

Some celebration events remain tentative and individual schedules, locations and activities may change.

Each participating Journal will have its own signup link, but all eligible qualifiers will be combined into one statewide pool from which the winner will be selected.

There is no cost to participate.

Every eligible qualifier who completes the registration process will also receive a Lifetime Free Subscription to the Journal through which the reader qualified, delivered directly to the email address provided during registration.


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“There is nothing new under the sun,” says the writer of Ecclesiastes. Clearly, he never had to update the software on his phone while waiting in the Walmart pickup lot.

Surely the Internet has changed everything. We order groceries from the couch, clothes from the kitchen table, and things we did not know we needed while brushing our teeth. By the time a package arrives, I sometimes have to open it to find out what I bought.

But perhaps the writer of Ecclesiastes knew more about us than we think.

A century or so ago, you went to the general store and told the clerk what you needed. The clerk gathered your order from the shelves. In some places, the store even delivered it to your home. If you wanted something special from the Sears catalog, you ordered it and waited. And waited. The catalog was full of wonders, but “arriving tomorrow” was not one of them.

Then came the shopping cart. Store owners wondered whether customers would really fetch their own groceries. They did. Soon we were pushing carts down aisles, filling them ourselves, and choosing among forty-seven kinds of breakfast cereal. Progress had arrived, though nobody had warned us we would eventually have to steer a cart with one bad wheel.

Now we tap a screen, tell someone else what we need, and wait for that person to gather it from the shelves. They may even deliver it to our home. Or we park at Walmart, check in on our phones, and wait for the groceries to appear. We have used astonishing technology to return to telling the clerk what we want.

There is nothing new under the sun.

Of course, Ecclesiastes was saying something deeper than “the general store will make a comeback.” Human life has a way of circling around the same needs. We find new ways to shop, work, and communicate, but we still know disappointment. We still make mistakes. We still lie awake worrying about someone we love. We still long for peace when the day has worn us thin.

Maybe you need a second chance. Maybe life has been so crowded with responsibilities that joy has quietly slipped out the back door. Maybe you are carrying a regret you cannot undo, or you have managed to look fine in public while feeling anything but fine at home.

For those needs, I have one word: Jesus.

Not because speaking his name makes every problem disappear by Thursday. It doesn’t. Jesus offers something better than a quick fix. He meets people who have failed and calls them forward. He welcomes the weary. He gives forgiveness where shame has settled in, and hope where we thought nothing could grow again.

The shopping cart may keep changing. The human heart still needs grace. And the good news of Jesus is that grace is available to you, right where you are—even if right where you are happens to be the Walmart pickup lot.

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Philip Parrie, Jr.

Funeral services for Philip Parrie, Jr, 86, was held on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 307 Hammond St., Zwolle, Louisiana. A visitation was held on Monday, September 21, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 9891 Texas Hwy, Many, Louisiana. A burial followed at St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery. Officiating the service will be Father Keith Garvin.

Philip, also known as Hemmie, was born at home in Zwolle, Louisiana on August 30, 1940 to Philip Parrie and Elvie Parrie. He passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026 in Zwolle, Louisiana.

Hemmie worked in the logging industry for about 70 years.

Hemmie is preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Parrie; parents, Philip and Elvie Parrie, one brother and five sisters.

He is survived by his children, Dean Parrie and wife, Luci Jo, of Zwolle, Louisiana, Steven Parrie and wife, Rachel, of Zwolle, Louisiana, Eric Parrie and wife, Cindy, of Zwolle, Louisiana, and Melissa Parrie of Zwolle, Louisiana; grandchildren, Heather Sepulvado and husband, Jeremy, Steven Parrie, Jr. and wife, Amanda, Hilary Remedies and husband, Toby, Hallie Parrie, Shelby Leone and husband, Jacob, Austin Parrie and fiancé, Theresa, Jostin Parrie, Joshua Parrie, and River Parrie and special friend, Jaycee; great-grandchildren, Ariel, Aniston, Bentley, MyLeigh, Emersyn, Cambree, Penelope, Harlee, Brody, Kynadei, and Madelyn; siblings, Raymond Parrie, Elsie Parrie, Lucy Boudreaux, Bea Parrie, Martha Etheridge, and Donald Parrie.

Honoring Hemmie as pallbearers will be Steven Parrie, Jr., Austin Parrie, Jostin Parrie, Joshua Parrie, River Parrie, Bentely Remedies, and Brody Parrie. Serving as honorary pallbearers are his nephews and KLM Logging Crew.

Services and care were provided to the family by Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Many, Louisiana.

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Quincy Jones was a record producer and composer whose awards include a Tony Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and 28 Grammy Awards.  The list of albums, films, and television shows he worked on from the 1960s until his death in 2024 would be lengthy, but many of them would not have come to fruition had he remembered something.

On August 8, 1969, Steve McQueen, the actor who earned the nickname the “King of Cool,” called Quincy and wanted his, Quincy’s, hairdresser Jay Sebring to meet Peter Yates.  Peter had just directed what has become one of Steve McQueen’s most notable films, Bullitt.  Quincy recalled, Jay Sebring “was my barber and the most famous hairstylist in Hollywood.”  Quincy agreed and picked Jay up.  As they were driving to meet Peter, Jay invited Quincy to a small get together later that evening at 10050 Cielo Drive in Los Angeles.  Quincy was familiar with that residence because he had almost bought the house a year or two earlier.  Quincy was working on the musical score and soundtrack for the comedy film The Out-of-Towners starring Jack Lemmon but said he would stop by after he finished work for the day.  Quincy dropped Jay off and returned to work.  Hours later, Quincy went home and went to bed.  He completely forgot about meeting Jay and his friends.

On the following morning, August 9, 1969, Quincy’s friend, actor Bill Cosby, called him from London.  “Did you hear about Jay?”  Quincy replied, “What about Jay?  He was with me last night.”  Bill told him, “He’s dead.”  Quincy was in shock.  In disbelief, he called Sebring International, Jay Sebring’s company.  When Quincy asked about Jay, the person on the other end of the line asked, “Who’s this?”  Quincy replied, “Quincy Jones.”  The person said, “Jay Sebring is dead,” and hung up.  Quincy turned on the television and saw “all the bodies spread out on the lawn with sheets covering them.”  Quincy was lucky because that slip of memory saved his life.  Jay Sebring was just one of the unlucky people to be at 10050 Cielo Drive that fateful night.  Quincy said, “I knew them all, man.  I knew them all.  Heavy scene.”  The others who were unlucky to be at that home were Wojciech Frykowski, Steven Parent, Abigail Folger, and Sharon Tate and her unborn child, all victims of a murder spree led by Charles Manson.  Quincy Jones was lucky to have forgotten about the party invitation, though he never forgot the horrible event that took place that night.  It troubled him for the rest of his life.

Sources:

1.     Alex Simon, “Quincy Jones Talks Keepin’ On and Other Pearls of Wisdom,” The Hollywood Interview, accessed September 20, 2026, https://thehollywoodinterview.blogspot.com/2014/09/quincy-jones-hollywood-interview.html.

2.     Chris Heath, Quincy Jones Has a Story About That,” GQ, January 29, 2018, accessed September 20, 2026, https://www.gq.com/story/quincy-jones-has-a-story. 

© 2026 Brad Dison. All rights reserved. Remember This? is distributed for licensed publication only.

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Victor “Doc” Lee
1943 – September 23, 2026
Rosary: Friday, October 2 at 4:30 p.m. at Warren Meadows Funeral Home
Visitation: Friday, October 2 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Warren Meadows Funeral Home
Services: Saturday, October 3 at 12:30 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

Joseph “Lovie” D. Sepulvado
September 28, 1943 – September 10, 2026
Services: Friday, October 2 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Zwolle

Chester Brown
1947 – September 27, 2026
Service information not available. Arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins Funeral Home.

Darlene Perry
1959 – September 26, 2026
Service information not available. Arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins Funeral Home.

Ranita Williams
1974 – September 27, 2026
Service information not available. Arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins Funeral Home.

William Charles Jenkins
1952 – September 26, 2026
Service information not available. Arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins Funeral Home.

Karen Anthony Slaydon
1971 – September 26, 2026
Service information not available. Arrangements are under the direction of Warren Meadows Funeral Home.

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Northwestern State University’s Rodeo Team is preparing for its first collegiate competition since the program was reestablished, with 12 student-athletes set to compete at the Panola College Rodeo Sept. 24-26 in Tatum, Texas.

The competition will mark NSU’s debut in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association’s Southern Region after the university announced the return of the Rodeo Team in May. The team has since grown to a roster of 14 student-athletes under Coach Cody DeMoss, with 12 set to compete at Panola College.

NSU will be represented in several events during its opening competition. The lineup includes four saddle bronc riders, five competitors in breakaway roping and two barrel racers. NSU will also field a team in team roping, while another NSU competitor will team rope with a student from Trinity Valley Community College.

“This is the very first college rodeo that they are going to get to go to,” DeMoss said. “This one being right here in Tatum, Texas, just 120 miles down the road, is a perfect warmup for us.”

DeMoss, a 14-time National Finals Rodeo bronc rider, was named coach as NSU reestablished the program. He said he sees potential across several events as the team enters its first competition.

“I think they’ve got a chance,” DeMoss said. “There are a couple bronc riders in here that have really got a chance to do some good, quite a few breakaway ropers. The horsemanship on quite a few of them is pretty good, so there’s some real talent.”

Allison Savant, a freshman industrial engineering major from Kenner, competes in breakaway and team roping. She said the team has been practicing nearly every night leading up to its first competition.

“I’m pretty confident. We have a pretty strong team,” Savant said. “Mr. Cody has definitely coached us up. We’ve been practicing almost every night. We have really good calves to practice on, so I think we are going to do a really good job.”

For Savant, the Panola College Rodeo will also be her first experience competing at the collegiate level.

“I feel like it’s going to be a fun experience,” Savant said. “First college rodeo, it’s not going to be like the high school rodeos. It’s going to be a little bit different, so I’m excited to see what’s new.”

Cyler Yeager, a freshman from Montana, competes in saddle bronc riding. He said the opportunity to join a new program helped draw him to NSU.

“When I first got to talking to Mr. Cody, he had a lot of great things to say, and I thought it would be great to be a part of a new organization,” Yeager said. “I thought I might be able to help create history and maybe be history myself.”

Yeager said he feels confident entering his first collegiate competition after weeks of preparation.

“We’ve been training pretty rigorously lately, hopping on horses and on the dummy over there and just trying my hardest to get ready for it,” Yeager said. “You’ve just got to trust in the motions that you know.”

The Panola College Rodeo opens a five-event fall schedule for the NIRA Southern Region. Following Panola, the region is scheduled to compete at Southwest Texas College Oct. 1-3 in Uvalde, Texas, Northeast Texas Community College Oct. 8-10 in Mount Pleasant, Texas, McNeese State University Oct. 30-31 in Lake Charles and Sam Houston State University Nov. 12-14 in Huntsville, Texas.

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The Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office is urging teenagers and their families to understand Louisiana’s sexting laws and the potentially serious consequences of creating, possessing or sharing indecent images involving minors.

Sheriff Aaron Mitchell and Chief Deputy Brad Walker shared the warning as part of an effort to educate young people about online safety and Louisiana Revised Statute 14:81.1.1.

According to information provided by the Sheriff’s Office, the law applies to certain conduct involving people under 17. Officials emphasized that a person under 17 can commit an offense by knowingly and voluntarily transmitting an indecent visual depiction of himself or herself.

The law also addresses knowingly possessing or transmitting an indecent image that was sent by another person under 17. The Sheriff’s Office cautioned teens that receiving an image and then keeping, sending or sharing it can have legal consequences.

Authorities also highlighted concerns surrounding AI-generated images. The law addresses certain AI-created images or videos depicting another person as nude or undergoing sexual undress when the material is knowingly possessed, sold or maliciously distributed with the intent to coerce, harass or intimidate that person.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, violations of the statute can be misdemeanors in certain circumstances. A first offense can carry up to six months in jail and/or a fine of up to $500, with greater penalties possible for subsequent offenses as provided by law.

Beyond potential criminal penalties, officials warned that once an intimate image is shared, controlling where it goes can become extremely difficult. Images can be saved, screenshot, forwarded, altered or posted online, and deleting the original does not necessarily eliminate other copies.

The Sheriff’s Office is encouraging parents, guardians and educators to continue having open conversations with young people about online safety, responsible behavior and the consequences associated with sexting.

Teens who are being pressured to send an image, threatened with an existing image, targeted by unauthorized sharing or victimized through AI-generated sexual imagery are encouraged to immediately contact a trusted adult, school official or law enforcement.

Officials said reporting an incident quickly can give investigators a better opportunity to intervene before the material spreads further.

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Florien High School juniors and seniors recently had an opportunity to explore options for life after graduation while attending the District College Fair.

During the event, students met with college recruiters, asked questions and learned more about educational and career opportunities available following high school.

The college fair provided students with an opportunity to gather information as they begin making decisions about their futures, including potential colleges, programs of study and career paths.

Florien High School thanked the Sabine Parish School Board and Shelly Rivers for organizing and providing the event for students.

School officials said the time and effort invested in the college fair gave students an important opportunity to explore their options and begin planning for their futures.

“The future is bright for our Blackcats,” the school shared while recognizing its junior and senior students.

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SABINE PARISH, La. — Two people were safely rescued Saturday afternoon after their tritoon boat began sinking on Toledo Bend Lake, according to the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff Aaron Mitchell said the sinking vessel was reported at approximately 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, near the mouth of San Miguel on Toledo Bend.

The Sabine Parish Sheriff Marine Unit responded to the scene and rescued both occupants from the boat. Deputies then towed the vessel safely back to shore.

No injuries were reported in the incident.

Following the rescue, Mitchell reminded residents and visitors using Toledo Bend Lake to make sure their boats are equipped with all necessary and legally required safety equipment before heading onto the water.

The Sheriff’s Office did not report what caused the tritoon to begin sinking.

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The Zwolle Tamale Fiesta will celebrate its 50th anniversary with four days of festivities beginning Thursday, Oct. 8, and continuing through Sunday, Oct. 11, with live music, carnival rides, contests, a parade, fireworks and other activities planned.

The celebration begins Thursday, Oct. 8, with Senior Citizen Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendors will open at 10 a.m., followed by bingo at 10:15 a.m., lunch at 11:30 a.m., special recognition at noon and door prizes at 12:30 p.m.

Festival gates will open at 4 p.m. Thursday with $2 admission. The Kick-Off Supper will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., with opening ceremonies beginning at 6 p.m. The program will include the presentation of Fiesta Royalty, recognition of dignitaries, special guest entertainment and an in memoriam recognition of past board members.

Studio B Dance Company will present a 50th anniversary special at 6:30 p.m., followed by special entertainment at 7 p.m. Next of Kin Band will perform at 7:30 p.m., and the evening will conclude with 50th anniversary fireworks at 8:45 p.m.

Activities continue Friday, Oct. 9, with Third Grade Educational Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Festival gates will open at 4 p.m. with $5 admission.

Friday’s entertainment includes Dillion Etheridge and band from 4 to 5:15 p.m., followed by Henry Reggans & the Louisiana Side Men from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. A 50th Anniversary Dance Contest will be held from 6:50 to 8 p.m., followed by Horace Trahan and the Ossun Express from 8 to 11 p.m.

The celebration continues early Saturday, Oct. 10, with registration for the one-mile run and 5K beginning at 7 a.m. The 5K starts at 8 a.m., when festival gates will also open. Saturday admission is $10.

The annual parade begins at 10 a.m. A Treasure Hunt offering a $500 savings bond prize will also be held, with contest registration opening at the main stage.

Midwest Rides and concessions open at 11 a.m. The Toledo Cruisers Car Club Car Show is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Main stage activities around midday will include the Tamale Eating Contest, Spanish Costume Contest, arm wrestling competition and tamale judging.

The Mud Bog begins at 2 p.m. Coolers will be allowed in the Mud Bog grounds only for a $25 fee, while Mud Bog tent spaces will be available for $40.

Saturday’s live music lineup includes Mark Reeves and Twisted X Band from 2 to 3:15 p.m., Kyle Richardson and The Sabine Sound from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Bad Moon Rising from 5 to 6:30 p.m., One Trick Pony from 6:45 to 8 p.m. and Nik-L Beer from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.

The 50th anniversary Zwolle Tamale Fiesta will feature tamales, carnival rides, concessions, vendors, souvenirs and entertainment throughout the celebration. Additional festival information is available through the official Zwolle Tamale Fiesta website.

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SABINE PARISH, La. — Sabine Parish can expect several more days of hot and mostly dry weather before a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms returns early next week, according to the National Weather Service.

Wednesday will be sunny and hot with a high near 95 degrees. Northeast winds will range from 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday night will be mostly clear with a low around 67. Northeast winds around 5 mph will become calm during the evening.

Thursday will be mostly sunny with a high near 91. Winds will be calm before becoming northeast around 5 mph during the afternoon. Thursday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 64.

Cloud cover will increase somewhat heading into Friday, with partly sunny skies and a high near 92. Friday night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 65.

Saturday will be partly sunny with a high near 94, followed by mostly cloudy skies Saturday night and a low around 67.

Mostly sunny skies return Sunday, with a high near 94. Sunday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 68.

The first rain chances in the forecast arrive Monday, when there will be a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Otherwise, conditions will remain mostly sunny with a high near 94 degrees.

Overall, the National Weather Service forecast calls for hot and dry conditions through the weekend, with only a slight chance of rain returning Monday.

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There’s no better place to celebrate Dolly Parton than the Louisiana town where one of her most beloved characters came to life.

This October 9–11, Natchitoches invites visitors to spend a weekend celebrating Dolly with Truvy’s Blush & Bashful Weekend: A Dolly Parton Celebration. Inspired by Dolly’s unforgettable role as Truvy Jones in Steel Magnolias, the three-day celebration brings together music, movies, local businesses and plenty of pink for a weekend in the heart of Louisiana’s oldest city.

Natchitoches has long held a special connection to Steel Magnolias. The beloved film was shot in and around the city, and decades later, visitors still come to Natchitoches to experience the places that made the movie so memorable. This October, that connection takes center stage as the community celebrates Dolly’s legacy in true Natchitoches fashion.

The celebration begins Friday, October 9, with Dolly Bingo at the LSHOF at 5:30 p.m. Later that evening, channel your inner Dolly and head to Mama’s Blues Room for karaoke beginning at 8:30 p.m.

On Saturday, October 10, start the morning with Books & Butterflies from 8 a.m. to noon at the Natchitoches Farmers Market. The celebration continues throughout the day with Truvy’s Downtown Traipse, inviting visitors to explore Natchitoches’ historic downtown and experience Truvy’s Specials offered by participating businesses.

Saturday evening, tease up your hair and get ready for Truvy’s Big Hair Affair at Parkway Cinema 6 at 7 p.m. It’s a fitting way to celebrate a character, a movie and a little bit of Southern style that have become part of Natchitoches history.

The weekend wraps up Sunday, October 11, with a Blush & Bashful Brunch at Flying Heart Brewery beginning at 9 a.m.

While you’re here, make a weekend of it. Stroll the brick streets of the Natchitoches Historic District, shop local boutiques, enjoy Louisiana flavors, take in the beauty of Cane River and discover the filming locations that helped bring Steel Magnolias to the big screen. As Louisiana’s oldest city, Natchitoches offers the perfect backdrop for a weekend filled with history, Southern charm and plenty to explore.

Whether you’ve loved Dolly for decades, can quote Steel Magnolias from beginning to end, or simply need an excuse for a girls’ weekend in Natchitoches, Truvy’s Blush & Bashful Weekend is your invitation to celebrate friendship, Southern charm and the legacy of a woman whose talent and spirit have touched generations.

Pack something pink, bring your best big hair and join us October 9–11, 2026, in Natchitoches, Louisiana.

For complete event information, updates and weekend details, visit Truvy’s Blush & Bashful Weekend: A Dolly Parton Celebration at Natchitoches.com. Visitors can also explore Natchitoches.com for lodging, dining, attractions and everything needed to plan a weekend getaway.

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Cleco is warning residential and business customers to remain vigilant against utility scams involving callers, emails or text messages designed to obtain money or sensitive personal information.

Utility scammers often pose as representatives of legitimate utility companies and attempt to pressure customers into making an immediate payment. Other scams may involve phishing emails or text messages containing fraudulent requests for account or personal information.

Cleco emphasized that the company will never call a customer demanding immediate payment or threaten to immediately disconnect electric service.

Customers who receive a suspicious call or request are advised to end the conversation immediately rather than provide payment, account information or other sensitive information.

Suspected scams should be reported to local law enforcement and to Cleco by calling 1-800-622-6537.

Customers are encouraged to remain cautious of unexpected communications involving their utility accounts, particularly those that use threats or demands for immediate payment to create a sense of urgency.

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