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Leadership change coming for Fort Polk

Fort Polk and its Joint Readiness Training Center will fall under new leadership in the coming weeks as Brigadier General David S. Doyle prepares to ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Friday, July 1, 2022 9:52 am

Local

Leesville landscaping recognized

The Leesville Mayor’s Women’s Commission June 2022 Civic Awards for Beautification went to two Leesville citizens. Winner of the residential award was Yendubwam and Koffi ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Friday, July 1, 2022 5:49 am

Local

Bobby Hooks: Vernon Parish native is Leesville’s new fire chief

Vernon Parish’s own Bobby Hooks is looking to bring his experience, knowledge, passion and commitment to the table as he takes over as Leesville’s Fire ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Thursday, June 30, 2022 11:39 am

Local

Burn restrictions issued by Vernon Parish, city of DeRidder

The Vernon Parish Police Jury announced Thursday it has issued a parish wide burn ban effective immediately and until further notice to combat the hot ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Thursday, June 23, 2022 7:41 pm

Crime

Leesville man arrested for keeping fiancée chained in bedroom

A Leesville man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly keeping his fiancée chained up inside their bedroom and physically abusing her while accusing her of infidelity. ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Thursday, June 23, 2022 7:13 pm

Local

Fort Polk Progress changes name ahead of base renaming

The organization known as Fort Polk Progress has officially changed its name to the Louisiana Armed Forces Alliance, following a vote by board officials. Chairman ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Thursday, June 23, 2022 5:27 pm

Education

Vernon Parish teacher named finalist for Teacher of the Year

Vernon Parish teacher Katie D. Hines has been named a finalist for the Louisiana Department of Education’s 2023 Teacher of the Year Award. Hines is ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Tuesday, June 21, 2022 3:01 pm

Crime

Leesville man arrested for sexual battery, indecent behavior with juvenile

A Leesville man was arrested this week for having inappropriate contact with a 14-year-old girl, according to Vernon Parish authorities. Alan Michael Wilson, 23, is ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Thursday, June 16, 2022 9:19 am

Crime

Sheriff calls for suspending after-hours gas pumps in response to fuel thefts

Vernon Parish Sheriff Sam Craft is asking local convenience stores to shut down pay-at-the-pump options after hours following a rash of fuel thefts across the ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Saturday, June 11, 2022 7:17 am

Local

Fort Polk soldiers welcomed home from deployment

A final group of deployed Fort Polk soldiers returned to their loved ones this week after serving overseas for the past six months, according to ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Friday, June 10, 2022 4:19 pm

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