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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…
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Army restores the names of seven bases — including Fort Polk
Seven Army bases whose names were changed in 2023 because they honored Confederate leaders are all reverting back…
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At the session: See how SW La. lawmakers are voting
By Jim Beam Southwest Louisiana legislators, for the most part, have supported the more controversial measures of the…
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50-year sentence stands for man guilty of sexual battery, molestation
The 50-year sentence will stand for an Anacoco man who pleaded guilty in 2023 to multiple counts of…
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After nearly six years, no answers in missing person case
By Ashlyn Little It’s been nearly six years since Bradley Stracener went missing — and there are still…
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Leesville recipient of 2025 National Main Street Accreditation
Leesville’s Main Street is among the 22 Louisiana communities designated as an Accredited Main Street America program for…
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Several local students earn college degrees
Special to the Leesville Leader NATCHITOCHES — Northwestern State awarded 937 degrees to 914 graduates during spring 2025…
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Leesville Council approves seeking bids on artificial turf
By Ashlyn Little The Leesville City Council agreed on Monday to pay for an appraisal of 27 acres…