Western District of Louisiana Clerk’s Office closes January 26 due to weather

John S Hodge, Chief Judge at U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Louisiana

Jan 27, 2026

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The Clerk’s Office for the Western District of Louisiana will be closed to the public on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement weather. The closure affects all divisions within the district.

Officials stated that a reassessment will take place before that date to determine when normal operations can resume. During the closure, telephone assistance will remain available. Members of the public can reach the Alexandria Office at (866) 356-5221, the Lafayette Office at (866) 789-6015, and the Shreveport Office at (866) 721-2105.

Michael M Simpson Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana

Federal Court

Arrest warrant issued for Atlanta woman who failed to report to federal prison

A federal arrest warrant has been issued for Emuobosan Emanuella Hall after she failed to report for an eight-year prison term related to a romance scam case targeting older women. Authorities are seeking public assistance while highlighting continued efforts against fraud.

David I. Courcelle, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana

Federal Court

Alfred Humbles sentenced to time served for stalking conviction

Alfred Humbles has been sentenced to time served after pleading guilty to stalking his former girlfriend through threatening messages between late 2018 and early 2019. The case involved multiple law enforcement agencies across Louisiana.