Crystal Stevenson, Author at Leesville Leader

Bill Cassidy

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, in a press call with Louisiana journalists ... Read more

by Crystal Stevenson, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 1:45 pm

Weather

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 going to be very cold and it’s ... Read more

by Crystal Stevenson, Monday, January 6, 2025 5:37 pm

Weather

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 accompanying scattered showers and thunderstorms along and ... Read more

by Crystal Stevenson, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 1:12 pm

Hurricane Milton

Milton gains strength at rate rarely seen

Mandatory evacuations have been issued in Florida after Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified into a major hurricane in the southern Gulf of Mexico Monday morning. Hurricane ... Read more

by Crystal Stevenson, Monday, October 7, 2024 2:05 pm

Weather

Caribbean system expected to strengthen, could hit Florida as a major hurricane

There are no expected direct tropical impacts forecast for the Southwest Louisiana area this week from a tropical disturbance developing in the Caribbean Sea. The ... Read more

by Crystal Stevenson, Monday, September 23, 2024 11:20 am

Cassidy

Cassidy: Second assassination attempt ‘beyond concerning’

A second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump is “beyond concerning,” U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy told the American Press Tuesday during a multi-media conference ... Read more

by Crystal Stevenson, Tuesday, September 17, 2024 12:59 pm

Hurricane Francine

Francine now a Category 1 hurricane

Francine intensified into a Category 1 hurricane overnight with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph. The storm continues to head northeast at 10 mph. The ... Read more

by Crystal Stevenson, Wednesday, September 11, 2024 8:56 am

Tropical Storm Francine

Francine shifts aim to central Louisiana

Tropical Storm Francine has shifted yet again and is now aimed at central Louisiana — particularly the Morgan City area. National Weather Service Lake Charles ... Read more

by Crystal Stevenson, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 11:48 am

Tropical Storm Francine

Francine projected to make landfall near Intracoastal City

The westward movement of the eye of Tropical Storm Francine has been slowing as the system hits dry air. “The air is causing a little ... Read more

by Crystal Stevenson, Monday, September 9, 2024 10:35 pm

Tropical Storm Francine

Storm expected to make landfall along southeast Texas, SW La. coastline

A tropical disturbance in the southern Gulf of Mexico is expected to develop into a tropical storm over the next 24-48 hours. National Weather Service ... Read more

by Crystal Stevenson, Sunday, September 8, 2024 7:15 pm

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