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Kennedy announces $5.2 million in flood protection aid for Vernon, Calcasieu
U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $5,204,785 in Federal Emergency…
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Vernon School Board voices opposition to education savings accounts
By Emily Burleigh The Vernon Parish School Board has expressed opposition to the education savings account legislation that…
Business
Cleco power customers eligible to receive energy saving resources
By Emily Burleigh Through an energy efficiency program called Power Wise, Cleco Power Customers are eligible to receive…
Local
Work continues on Leesville airport projects
By Emily Burleigh Work on the Leesville Municipal Airport is still in progress. At the Leesville City Council…
Entertainment
DeRidder artists to show work at Gallery One Ellleven
By Emily Burleigh From March 28 until April 27, the art of select artists from RealARt DeRidder will…
Politics
Senate passes Kennedy bill to protect hydropower projects
The Senate passed legislation from U.S. Sens. John Kennedy and Bill Cassidy, both Louisiana Republicans, that would protect…
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Teacher D’Antoinette ‘Dee’ Jackson: ‘We must educate, encourage and elevate every student’
By Emily Burleigh D’Antoinette “Dee” Jackson, 41, loves math. She wants others to love it, too. She is…
Business
Leesville grad opens Mockler Beverage
Timothy and Patrick Mockler along with Chris Davis, president of Mockler Beverage, have purchased Southwest Beverage Company, the…
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Teacher Martha Dalton has ‘the honor’ of preparing her students for their next steps in life
By Emily Burleigh Lake Charles College Prep teacher Martha Dalton, 57, enjoys working with high school students because…
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WEATHER WATCH: Stormy weekend in forecast
A stormy weekend is in Southwest Louisiana’s forecast with up to 3 inches of rainfall possible. The National…