Sports
Wampus Cats continually improving
By Rodrick Anderson Leesville High School has one of the best running backs, all-stater Xavier Ford, in the ...
Local
Leesville Leisure Pool may be closed for good after Sept. 1
By Emily Burleigh The Leesville Leisure Pool closes for the season at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1. ...
Local
Logging equipment set ablaze in Vernon woods
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry said logging equipment parked off La. 465 north of Simpson was ...
Business
Sandel named CEO of ClearSky
Special to the Leesville Leader LEESVILLE — ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Leesville is proud to announce the appointment ...
Local
Speaker Johnson named LegisGator of the Year
U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson was awarded this year’s LegisGator of the Year for leadership and collaborative efforts. ...
Local
Louisiana America 250: Group poised to tell of state’s role in American Revolution
By Jim Beam The United States will celebrate its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, and an organization ...
Lifestyle
Vernon mural dedication
Special to the News Leader West Leesville Elementary — in partnership with the Louisiana Office of Cultural Development, ...
Local
Landry announces launch of largest broadband expansion program in state history
Special to the American Press Gov. Jeff Landry today announced the launch of the GUMBO 2.0 program. This program ...
News
Louisiana starts process to reorganize state’s transportation agency
By Jacob Mathews | The Center Square Louisiana lawmakers and Gov. Jeff Landry say the Louisiana Department of Transportation ...
Local
Louisiana driving towards Destination Zero Deaths
By Emily Burleigh A network of local experts and community stakeholders are working together with one mission in ...
SportsPlus
NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, January 8
The Washington Wizards and the Philadelphia 76ers square off for one of many compelling matchups on the NBA…
Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers Injury Report Today – January 8
Here’s a peek at the injury report for the New Orleans Pelicans (7-29), which currently has two players…
How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Wednesday, January 8
There are seven games featuring a ranked team on Wednesday’s college basketball slate. Watch women’s college basketball, other…
Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – January 7
The Minnesota Timberwolves (18-17) face the New Orleans Pelicans (7-29) as 4.5-point favorites on Tuesday, January 7, 2025…
NBA Best Bets: Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Picks for January 7
The New Orleans Pelicans (7-29) are 4.5-point underdogs against the Minnesota Timberwolves (18-17) at Smoothie King Center on…