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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…
June 11, 2025
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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…
June 6, 2025
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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…
June 4, 2025
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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…
May 20, 2025
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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…
May 19, 2025
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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…
May 19, 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…
May 17, 2025
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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…
May 15, 2025
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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…
May 8, 2025
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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…
May 5, 2025
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