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Top 10 stories of 2023: Wildfires rage in SW La.
By Emily Burleigh In late August and into September, Southwest Louisiana found itself grappling with an unprecedented wildfire…
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VIDEO: Benoit Motors Teacher of the Week surprise
Baylee Treme, a teacher at W.W. Lewis Middle School in Sulphur, is this week’s Benoit Motors Teacher of…
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For teacher Baylee Treme, trust is nurtured and relationships are ‘continually being built’
By Emily Burleigh While sixth grade social studies teacher Baylee Treme, 22, may be young, her teaching style…
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Fort Johnson soldier takes time to complete degree, gets ‘traditional’ college experience
Special to the Leesville Leader Darren Polk has had an unconventional academic career that included online classes, a…
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Leesville celebrates second healthy audit in as many years
By Emily Burleigh Leesville Mayor Rick Allen and the Leesville City Council celebrated a perfect and healthy audit…
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VIDEO: Benoit Motors Teacher of the Week surprise
Virginia Guidry is this week’s Benoit Motors Teacher of the Week.
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Teacher Virginia Guidry: Sharing Spanish culture with students ‘the most beautiful experience’
By Emily Burleigh Spanish teacher Virginia Guidry, 52, believes in the importance of learning Spanish as a second…
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Weather Watch: Damaging wind, large hail, lightning expected this weekend
Damaging wind gusts, large hail and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning will be the primary hazards with a line of…
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VIDEO: Benoit Motors Teacher of the Week surprise at LCCP
Thomas McGrady is this week’s Benoit Motors Teacher of the Week.
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Teacher Thomas McGrady: ‘I want to pass on the wisdom given to me’
By Emily Burleigh In the classroom of Thomas McGrady, 35, the process of learning is more important than…