Local
Fort Johnson joins forces with area, national teams to fight wildfires
By Chuck Cannon / Special to the News Leader When wildfires broke out across Southwestern Louisiana, it was only ...
Local
Appeals court orders release of Fort Polk soldier convicted of rape
By Emily Burleigh The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has ordered the parole of ...
Politics
Congratulations pour in for newly elected Speaker
U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, easily secured enough votes to be elected House speaker on Wednesday, ending three weeks of ...
Local
VIDEO: Benoit Motors Teacher of the Week surprise
This week’s Benoit Motors Teacher of the Week is Leanne Schwartzenburg.
Local
Teacher Leanne Schwartzenberg laying a strong foundation for her students
By Emily Burleigh Leanne Schwartzenberg, 52, loves teaching upper elementary students. In her 25 years as an educator, ...
Local
ELECTION RESULTS: Six Police Jury seats decided in Vernon
Vernon voters took to the polls Saturday to decide six police jury races. In District 3, voters favored ...
Sports
Leesville rallies in fourth, makes late stop to beat DeRidder
By Rodrick Anderson Leesville gave up 15 points in the third quarter, but the Wampus Cats made big ...
Local
VIDEO: Benoit Motors Teacher of the Week surprise
Bridget Luntsford has taught at Our Lady Immaculate Catholic School for 22 years.
Local
Benoit Motors Teacher of the Week: Bridget Luntsford provides her students with ‘energized education’
By Emily Burleigh Lifelong Welsh resident Bridget Luntsford, 45, has created a healthy learning environment for her students ...
Local
Leesville Council approves purchase of land
By Emily Burleigh The Leesville City Council unanimously approved the purchase of land from Martin Timberlands LLC at ...
SportsPlus
Grizzlies vs. Pelicans Tickets Available – Friday, Jan. 24
The Memphis Grizzlies (24-14) are home in Southwest Division play versus the New Orleans Pelicans (8-31) on Friday,…
Wild Card Round Anytime Touchdown Scorers: Best Bets and Odds
Think Derrick Henry (-180) gets into the end zone in Week 1? Or do you have another name…
How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Saturday, January 11
There are seven games on the college basketball schedule on Saturday that feature a ranked squad. That includes…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Saturday, January 11
The San Diego State Aztecs and New Mexico Lobos square off for one of many compelling matchups on…
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Saturday, January 11
Ranked squads are on the Saturday college basketball schedule for 16 games, including the Alabama Crimson Tide taking…