Micah Pickering, Author at Leesville Leader

Local

Mobile Food Pantry announces March schedule

The Food Bank of Central Louisiana has announced dates for the Mobile Food Pantry in Vernon Parish. Friday, March 18: 8-10 a.m., First Baptist Church ... Read more

by Micah Pickering, Friday, February 25, 2022 6:06 am

COVID-19

Lawmaker challenges governor’s health order

Gov. John Bel Edwards has extended the COVID Public Health Emergency Order through March 16th. The order differs from previous orders, because it has no ... Read more

by Micah Pickering, Thursday, February 24, 2022 10:57 pm

COVID-19

State prisons to resume non-contact visitation

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections has begun phasing in non-contact visitation at state-run prisons. The state placed a suspension on visitation in ... Read more

by Micah Pickering, Wednesday, February 23, 2022 2:58 pm

Local

LAMA to hold charity golf tournament

The Leesville Area Ministerial Alliance will host their annual golf tournament on April 9. LAMA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those in need ... Read more

by Micah Pickering, Wednesday, February 23, 2022 9:00 am

Local

City of Leesville salutes flag at Installation Ceremony

The patriotic spirit of local leaders and residents alike was on full display Monday as the City of Leesville held a special Flag Installation Ceremony ... Read more

by Micah Pickering, Thursday, February 17, 2022 3:04 pm

Local

New Llano mayor runs unopposed, will serve another term

As many local municipalities prepare for the March elections, the town of New Llano will see Mayor Carolyn Todd serve another term. According to information ... Read more

by Micah Pickering, Thursday, February 10, 2022 3:48 pm

Local

Mayor signs proclamation for problem gambling awareness

Leesville Mayor Rick Allen recently signed a proclamation to recognize the month of March as Problem Gambling Awareness month. The month is designed to raise ... Read more

by Micah Pickering, Thursday, February 3, 2022 4:28 pm

Education

BECi grant goes far in the science lab

Beauregard Electric Cooperative Inc. recently made an impact at Rosepine High School. Science teacher Alicia Stanford was chosen to be a recipient of the BECi ... Read more

by Micah Pickering, Wednesday, January 26, 2022 4:35 pm

Business

Harbor Freight Tools coming to Leesville

The Leesville community is set to get a new place to shop for tools. Harbor Freight Tools has announced they are planning to open a ... Read more

by Micah Pickering, Monday, January 24, 2022 4:43 pm

Local

New church set to launch in Leesville

A new church is set to be launched in Leesville at the end of the month, with the goal of reaching the Leesville-Fort Polk community. ... Read more

by Micah Pickering, Sunday, January 23, 2022 6:34 pm

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