April 17, 2026 - The U.S. Attorney’s office has reported the sentencing of a Houston man to Federal prison for his involvement in a “Hook and Chain” crime spree in at least two states.

According to details in a press release Cody “break da bank cobo” Williams, 27, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank theft and was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Sean D. Jordan on April 15, 2026. Williams was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $71,639.

April 15, 2026 - A missing Beauregard, Louisiana man was located in Center on April 15, 2026, following a search that began on the previous day.

April 13, 2026 - Center Fire Department fought a tree house fire at a residence at the intersection of Crockett and Thomas Streets in Center on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

April 13, 2026 - State Highway 87 South just south of the intersection of State Loop 500 was the scene of a two-vehicle crash April 3, 2026.