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UPDATE ON OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING

NACOGDOCHES,TX (DECEMBER 29, 2023): The Nacogdoches Police Department along with the Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office, UPD, DPS, and Texas Rangers have been aggressively working to identify and bring to justice the individuals involved in this mornings officer involved shooting. Several search warrants are being executed within Nacogdoches County. US Highway 7 West was shut down […]

NACOGDOCHES POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATING OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING

NACOGDOCHES,TX (DECEMBER 29, 2023): Around 12:40 a.m. this morning a Nacogdoches Police Department officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a light colored Chrysler 300 in the 1700 block of S. Fredonia St. The vehicle was very slow to stop but eventually stopped near the intersection of S. Fredonia and South St. Once stopped, […]

Hazel Marie Thacker Obituary

APRIL 26, 1936 – DECEMBER 26, 2023 Obituary Hazel Marie Wilkinson Thacker, age 87, of Nacogdoches, Texas passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 in Nacogdoches. She was born April 26, 1936 in Woden, Texas to parents Marvin Wilkinson and Grace (Hill) Wilkinson. Mrs. Thacker attended Reagan High School in the Heights Community of Houston, Texas. She […]

Fredora “Jan” Janiece (Crisp) Byrd Obituary

NOVEMBER 10, 1941 – DECEMBER 26, 2023 Obituary Fredora “Jan” Janiece (Crisp) Byrd, age 82, of Nacogdoches, Texas passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. “No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, fully convinced that God was able to do what […]

Jefferson Hayter Anderson Obituary

JANUARY 27, 1953 – DECEMBER 25, 2023 Obituary Jefferson Hayter Anderson, age 70, passed away in Nacogdoches after a long battle with cancer on Monday, December 25, 2023. He was born January 27, 1953, in Nacogdoches to parents Guy Townsend Anderson and Penelope (Hayter) Anderson. Mr. Anderson attended the University of Texas and was a member of […]

Earl Francis Mouton Obituary

OCTOBER 12, 1932 – DECEMBER 18, 2023 Obituary Earl Francis Mouton was a true adventurer, touring all parts of the globe, riding motorcycles, camping rough terrain and foreign lands, climbing mountains, and flying planes. He raised a large family and worked many longtime careers as a photographer, career U.S. Navy officer, geologist and farmer. He lived a […]

Stephanie Baker Obituary

September 4, 1980 ~ December 21, 2023 43 Years Old Obituary Stephanie Baker Services for Stephanie Danielle Baker, 43, of Nacogdoches will be held at Calvary Baptist Church in Nacogdoches, Texas on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 1:00pm.  The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 12:00pm – 1:00pm prior to the service. Stephanie passed away on December […]

BARTON NAMED NISD POLICE CHIEF

Joel Barton Jr. has been named Nacogdoches ISD Chief of Police following the retirement of Sandra Murray. Barton, who joined the district in August, has nearly 20 years of experience in law enforcement, including 12 years as a State Trooper with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Barton also served three years as a Deputy […]

SFA Hits Century Mark in 115-58 Win Over Tigers

NACOGDOCHES, Texas- The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks continued their non-conference home winning streak today at William R. Johnson Coliseum.  SFA won in dominant fashion, winning 115-58 over the Paul Quinn Tigers. The win improved the Lumberjacks overall record to 7-5 on the season. Juhlawnei Stone won the opening tip-off and Nana Antwi-Boasiako wasted little time cashing in both his shots […]