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Vernon detective awarded commendation medal from Army

Vernon Parish Detective Ben Burwell was awarded a Public Service Commendation Medal from the U.S. Army recently, highlighting a growing partnership between the Vernon Parish ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Thursday, February 3, 2022 10:16 am

Crime

Charges upgraded against man who left halfway house to attack girlfriend

A man arrested in Rosepine earlier this week after he allegedly left a halfway house without permission to break into his ex-girlfriend’s home and assault ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Thursday, February 3, 2022 8:15 am

Crime

Vernon man arrested for workplace threats, terrorizing

A Leesville man was arrested over the weekend for allegedly making threats of violence against his former employees, according to authorities. Jobe Cross, 22, of ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Wednesday, February 2, 2022 8:55 am

Crime

Despite outcry, DA says charges in newspaper carrier attack ‘appropriate’

Two Vernon Parish men have been formally charged for their actions in the attack on American Press newspaper carrier Woodie Blanks in December. On Monday, ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Tuesday, February 1, 2022 3:34 pm

Crime

Jonesville man arrested for leaving halfway house to attack ex-girlfriend

A man with a lengthy criminal history who left a halfway house without permission was arrested in Vernon Parish on Sunday after he allegedly broke ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Monday, January 31, 2022 6:19 pm

Fort Polk

Fort Polk units at increased readiness status over Russia-Ukraine tension

Troops at Fort Polk are at an “increased readiness posture” as tensions rise between Russia and Ukraine, according to officials with the U.S. Department and ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Friday, January 28, 2022 2:33 pm

Local

Leesville offers to house Beauregard inmates while repairs made

Beauregard Parish Administrator Bryan McReynolds said the entire inmate population at the parish jail is being relocated while extensive repairs are made to resolve health ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Thursday, January 27, 2022 4:33 pm

Politics

Johnson, La. Republicans receive A-plus rating on Pro-Life scorecard

U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson (LA-04) earned an A-plus rating on the 2021 Susan B. Anthony Lists’ annual National Pro-Life Scorecard, according to an announcement from ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Thursday, January 27, 2022 4:31 pm

Local

A deputy and his ‘once-in-lifetime’ partner

Vernon Parish Deputy Ricky Stephens and his Bloodhound K9 Duke have become a formidable force in law enforcement in the Southwest Louisiana area, and beyond. ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Wednesday, January 26, 2022 4:25 pm

Crime

1/25: Vernon Parish Sheriff announces arrest list

Vernon Parish Sheriff Sam Craft has announced the following arrests between Jan. 20 -23. Jan. 20 Alvia Lynn Carter, 21, of Leesville, was arrested and ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Tuesday, January 25, 2022 4:36 pm

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