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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…
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Sharing stories about railroad life subject of library program
Special to the Leesville Leader The Vernon Parish Library will present “Sharing Stories: Kansas City Railroad Life” on…
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Leesville’s Allen third Louisiana mayor hit by controversy
By Emily Burleigh Leesville Mayor Rick Allen has faced public scrutiny since the news of a 2020 lawsuit…
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Slow-moving weather system could inundate SW La.
By Emily Burleigh The next few days will bring the potential for severe rain and flooding. The National…
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Harris wins DeRidder mayoral contest by 10 votes
Independent candidate Michael Harris was elected the next mayor of DeRidder on Saturday by 10 votes. Harris defeated…
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Legislators reject all but one carbon capture bill
By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square Legislators rejected seven bills on Tuesday that would have greatly hindered…
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Vernon festival celebrates area’s legends, outlaws
By Emily Burleigh The annual two-day event that celebrates the history of Vernon Parish’s legends and outlaws returns…
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Lawmaker pushes to eliminate inspection stickers for most vehicles
By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square A new bill from Rep. Larry Bagley, R-Caddo, would eliminate the…