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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 ...

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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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