Local
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 ... Read more
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Local
One amendment on Louisiana’s Nov. 5 ballot
By Emily Burleigh Louisiana voters will consider just one amendment on the Nov. 5 ballot – expanding the ... Read more
Local
Strong early voting turnout in SW La.
By Doris Maricle Early voting across Southwest Louisiana has seen a strong voter turnout with many residents eager ... Read more
Politics
Cassidy hosts rural community summit in Leesville
Special to the Leesville Leader U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., hosted his third Rural Community Funding Summit of ... Read more
News
La. Guard mobilizes to support Fla. in anticipation of Hurricane Milton
By Capt. Peter Drasutis | Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – At the direction of the ... Read more
Local
House Ways and Means committee to hear testimony on tax reform
By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square The House Ways and Means committee will continue hearings on tax ... Read more
Local
Twenty-two inducted as new members into Leesville Mayor’s Youth Council
By Emily Burleigh Twenty-two new members were inducted into the Leesville Mayor’s Youth Council by Mayor Pro Tempore ... Read more
Entertainment
‘Gothic Jail After Dark’ opens Oct. 11
By Emily Burleigh Starting Oct. 11, DeRidder’s Gothic “Hanging” Jail, 205 W. 1st St., will host its annual ... Read more
News
National Guard soldier dies in Alexandria
Special to the Leesville Leader The Louisiana National Guard announces the death of a Louisiana Army National Guard Soldier on Sunday. Sgt. William Mitchell Benham, ... Read more
Football
Leesville’s Ford in high gear: RB puts up ridiculous numbers in first two weeks
By Rodrick Anderson Leesville’s Xavier Ford is putting up video game-like numbers two games into his senior season. ... Read more