Business

Benoit Ford devastated by fire, but remains open for business

By Emily Burleighr Benoit Ford in DeRidder was devastated by a fire over the weekend, but they are…

Local

Military community, Vernon Parish celebrate completion of technology-enhanced learning centers

By Emily Burleigh Gov. John Bel Edwards, alongside several state and local dignitaries, gathered to celebrate the completion…

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VIDEO: Benoit Motors Teacher of the Week surprise

Katrise Reado-Clark is this week’s Benoit Motors Teacher of the Week.

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Teacher Katrise Reado-Clark: ‘Learning can be hands-on and fun’

By Emily Burleigh Sulphur native Katrise Reado-Clark, 39, believes every student has the potential to succeed — all…

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Fastwyre brings fast fiber-optic network to Leesville

Fastwyre Broadband said this week it will begin providing a robust fiber-optic broadband network to residents and businesses…

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Fort Johnson pays tribute to veterans

By Emily Burleigh A Veterans Day ceremony was hosted Thursday by the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort…

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VIDEO: Benoit Motors Teacher of the Week surprise

Jacqueline Hebert is this week’s Benoit Motors Teacher of the Week.

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Teacher Jacqueline Hebert: Watching students grow, be successful ‘greatest reward’

By Emily Burleigh Jacqueline Hebert, 34, teaches pre-K because she wants to ensure students begin their educational journey…

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Sowela students restore original depot wagon/freight cart for Beauregard Museum

Carpentry students at Sowela Technical Community College in Leesville recently rebuilt and restored an original depot wagon/freight cart belonging to the Beauregard Museum.…

Politics

Kleckley: Johnson right person ‘to make America a better country’

By Rita LeBleu It’s a first for the country and a first for the state. The U.S. House…