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Fortified roof program isn’t reaching every homeowner equally
By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square A new review of the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program highlights its potential ...
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Lawsuit could deal major blow to Landry’s tax reforms
By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square A legal challenge to a sweeping constitutional amendment backed by Gov. Jeff ...
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For street artists, public spaces are their galleries
By Emily Burleigh “Contained: Street Artists in the Wild” is an exhibit that highlights art that exists outside ...
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Sentence stands for Texas man who solicited 13-year-old Vernon Parish girl
The sentence for a Texas man who pleaded guilty to indecent behavior with a juvenile and computer-aided solicitation ...
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Louisiana lawmakers prefile six bills ahead of legislative session
By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square With the regular session approaching, Louisiana legislators have prefiled six bills ...
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Artists challenged to think ‘inside and outside the box’
By Emily Burleigh Gallery One EIIIVEN in Leesville challenged artists to think “inside and outside the box.” Over ...
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Hundreds attend meeting as proposed carbon capture project faces backlash
By Doris Maricle A proposed carbon capture project faced a backlash Monday as hundreds of residents from Allen, ...
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Leesville honors one of its own with Heroism Samaritan Award
By Emily Burleigh The city of Leesville honored long-time resident Rosie Hackett on Monday with the Heroism Samaritan ...
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Job fair slated for Jan. 14
Special to the News Leader The city of Leesville will host their 2025 Job Fair Event 10 a.m.-6 ...
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Vernon library to host authors autograph party
By Emily Burleigh The Vernon Parish Library believes every story matters and that every author should be championed. ...
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Snowfall chances ‘slim’ but flooding real possibility
By Emily Burleigh Despite below-average temperatures and heavy rainfall, the odds of frozen precipitation in Southwest Louisiana are ...
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After New Orleans attack, Cassidy urging Americans to ‘not live in fear’
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy is urging Americans to not live in fear — instead “live in freedom.” Cassidy, ...
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Chance for snow in Leesville later this week
Southwest Louisiana can expect daytime temperatures in the mid-30s to low-40s through the end of the week. “It’s ...
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FBI identifies Texas man as Bourbon Street attacker; at least 15 dead
By Steve Wilson | The Center Square The FBI has identified the driver of a truck that plowed ...
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La. attorney general to issue guidance on Ten Commandments law
By Steve Wilson | The Center Square Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill says her office will issue guidance on ...
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Louisiana politicians remember Carter after his passing
By Jacob Mathews | The Center Square Democrats and Republicans alike in Louisiana shared their respect and condolences for ...
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Leesville’s Xavier Ford named LSWA Mr. Football
By Lamar Gafford | Written for the LSWA Leesville has had its share of amazing running backs throughout ...
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National defense budget could allocate millions to Louisiana military bases
By Jacob Mathews | The Center Square The U.S. fiscal 2025 national defense budget includes over $300 million dedicated ...
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Tax that funds sewer maintenance up for renewal on Dec. 7 ballot
By Emily Burleigh Leesville residents will vote on a tax renewal in December. Voters will approve or deny ...
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Stencil program designed to help children practice educational skills
By Emily Burleigh Colorful and educational stencils were installed at Dogwood Park and Vernon Middle School to encourage ...
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Landry’s ambitious tax plan hits first bump
By Quinn Marceaux | LSU Manship School News Service Gov. Jeff Landry’s ambitious tax plan, which had previously ...
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Leesville High grad to lead US Army in the Pacific
Special to the News Leader FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii – Ronald P. Clark, a 1984 graduate of Leesville High ...
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Sowela expands its course offerings at Leesville campus
By Emily Burleigh Two new on-ground classes will be offered at the Sowela Technical Community College Lamar Salter ...
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Cold front, accompanying showers headed to SW La. Wednesday
The next chance for rain in Southwest Louisiana is Wednesday as a cold front approaches the region with ...
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Tax reform, other bills advance in first week of special session
By Gracelyn Farrar | LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE — The House Ways and Means Committee ...