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Council: Waste Management collection issues being addressed

By Ashlyn Little During the Leesville City Council meeting on Monday, Councilman Phillip Hunt thanked residents for understanding…

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Secure your spot on the Nice List with Leesville’s Christmas in July

By Ashlyn Little The city of Leesville will be hosting its inaugural Christmas in July Friday and Saturday…

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Louisiana launches High Impact Jobs Program focused on energy, advanced manufacturing

By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square A new state program designed to boost high-paying employment in Louisiana officially…

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Area schools benefit from glove donation

By Ashlyn Little Beauregard and Vernon parishes are benefiting from the donation of more than one million elastic…

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Two years after switch, Fort Polk’s name returns

By Ashlyn Little Fort Johnson — which was named after World War I Sgt. William Henry Johnson —…

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Leesville Police join Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign

Special to the Leesville Leader Officers with the Leesville Police Department will be participating in the statewide Drive…

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McNeese announces president’s honor list

Special to the Leesville Leader The president’s honor list for the spring 2025 semester at McNeese State University…

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Leesville OKs Street Rehabilitation Project contract

By Ashlyn Little The Leesville City Council approved the notice of award of contract to APECK Construction, LLC…

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Under pressure: More than 4,000 Iowa National Guard soldiers train at Fort Polk

By Sgt. Ryan Reed | Special to the News Leader FORT POLK — More than 4,000 soldiers from…

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Improvements coming to Leesville’s recreational complex

By Ashlyn Little The Leesville Council has agreed to proceed with the construction of a splash pad at the…