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Weather

Governor declares state of emergency for extreme heat 

A slight bit of rest is in store for a heat-weary Southwest Louisiana as a weak cold front is expected to move into the region ... Read more

by Crystal Stevenson, Monday, August 14, 2023 4:48 pm

Sheriff

Vernon sheriff runs unopposed for re-election

Vernon Parish Sheriff Sam Craft, Assessor Michael Bealer and Coroner Shawn Granger, all Republicans, ran unopposed for re-election. State Sen. Mike Reese, a Republican, also ... Read more

by Crystal Stevenson, Monday, August 14, 2023 12:47 pm

Education

LSU recognizes SW La. spring graduates

BATON ROUGE — Several Southwest Louisiana students were among graduates recognized recently during spring commencement exercises at LSU. They are: Beauregard DeRidder — Madalyn Nicole ... Read more

by Crystal Stevenson, Thursday, July 13, 2023 10:35 am

Weather

Dangerous heat expected to linger over SW La.

Dangerous heat is returning to the area over the coming days, with maximum heat index values approaching or exceeding 110 degrees across portions of Southwest Louisiana. ... Read more

by Crystal Stevenson, Wednesday, July 12, 2023 10:43 am

Hurricane Season

NOAA: Low chance of tropical cyclone development in Gulf

There is a 20 percent chance of tropical cyclone development over the next seven days in the Gulf of Mexico, the National Oceanic & Atmospheric ... Read more

by Crystal Stevenson, Tuesday, May 30, 2023 3:22 pm

Fort Polk

Convicted killer of Leesville woman denied parole a third time

A former Fort Polk soldier convicted in the 1988 kidnapping, rape and murder of a Leesville woman has been denied parole a third time. Samuel Galbraith ... Read more

by Crystal Stevenson, Wednesday, May 24, 2023 10:31 pm

Weather Watch

Tornado watch issued for Vernon Parish

A tornado watch has been issued for portions of western and central Louisiana — including Vernon Parish and the Fort Polk area — and is ... Read more

by Crystal Stevenson, Thursday, May 11, 2023 10:18 am

Election

ELECTION RESULTS: All eight tax propositions approved in Vernon

All eight tax propositions on Vernon Parish ballots were overwhelming approved by voters on Saturday. All of the propositions benefit area school districts. A 10-year, ... Read more

by Crystal Stevenson, Saturday, April 29, 2023 9:46 pm

Local

Saturday is Election Day across SW La.

Saturday will be Election Day across Southwest Louisiana. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Ballots will feature tax propositions in Beauregard ... Read more

by Crystal Stevenson, Friday, April 28, 2023 4:31 pm

Education

Vernon school lunch menus April 17-21

The following menus for April 17-21 for Vernon schools have been submitted by supervisors of food services. Menus are subject to change. Lunch MONDAY: Steak ... Read more

by Crystal Stevenson, Friday, April 14, 2023 12:25 pm

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