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Leesville Leisure Pool may be closed for good after Sept. 1
By Emily Burleigh The Leesville Leisure Pool closes for the season at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1. ...
Local
Logging equipment set ablaze in Vernon woods
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry said logging equipment parked off La. 465 north of Simpson was ...
Business
Sandel named CEO of ClearSky
Special to the Leesville Leader LEESVILLE — ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Leesville is proud to announce the appointment ...
Local
Speaker Johnson named LegisGator of the Year
U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson was awarded this year’s LegisGator of the Year for leadership and collaborative efforts. ...
Local
Louisiana America 250: Group poised to tell of state’s role in American Revolution
By Jim Beam The United States will celebrate its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, and an organization ...
Lifestyle
Vernon mural dedication
Special to the News Leader West Leesville Elementary — in partnership with the Louisiana Office of Cultural Development, ...
Local
Landry announces launch of largest broadband expansion program in state history
Special to the American Press Gov. Jeff Landry today announced the launch of the GUMBO 2.0 program. This program ...
Local
Louisiana driving towards Destination Zero Deaths
By Emily Burleigh A network of local experts and community stakeholders are working together with one mission in ...
Local
Cancer screening mobile unit to make stop in Vernon
The Cenla Medication Access Program’s Cancer Screening Mobile Unit will visit Vernon Parish Aug. 20-21 to offer free ...
Local
Missing 20-year-old Evans woman sought
By Emily Burleigh The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office is looking for Leah Brittian, 20, of Evans to confirm ...