MINDEN, La. — A body discovered in a wooded area north of Minden has been identified as Samuel Dance of Webster Parish, according to the Webster Parish Sheriff's Office.

HEFLIN, La. - Two men are in critical condition after a shooting Friday south of Heflin, and the suspected gunman is facing attempted murder charges.

MINDEN, La. -- A 23-year-old Homer man is dead following an apparent suicide while in custody at Minden Police Department headquarters, but his family is questioning the circumstances surrounding his death.

MINDEN, La. — A suspect has been arrested and booked for attempted second-degree murder less than 12 hours after a shooting in Minden left one person wounded Friday night, according to Minden Police Chief Jared McIver.