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Johnson: No real ‘constitutional right’ to abortion ever existed
United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today released the following statement on the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. ...
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U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
By Casey Harper | The Center Square United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today released the following statement ...
Crime
Leesville man arrested for keeping fiancée chained in bedroom
A Leesville man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly keeping his fiancée chained up inside their bedroom and physically ...
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Fort Polk Progress changes name ahead of base renaming
The organization known as Fort Polk Progress has officially changed its name to the Louisiana Armed Forces Alliance, ...
High School Baseball
Rosepine’s Frey named LSWA Mr. Baseball
By Warren Arceneaux ROSEPINE —After winning the 2021 Class 2A state baseball title in dramatic style with a ...
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Leesville man arrested for sexual battery, indecent behavior with juvenile
A Leesville man was arrested this week for having inappropriate contact with a 14-year-old girl, according to Vernon ...
Crime
On Campus: Local students recognized
Local honor students recognized NATCHITOCHES — Several Southwest Louisiana students were among the 114 new members welcomed into ...
High School Baseball
Vernon Parish dominance evident on Class C all-state team
By Daniel Green | BWS Sports A total of eight teams reached the Class C semifinals in baseball and ...
High School Softball
Anacoco, Pitkin combine for seven players on Class B all-state team
By Daniel Green | BWS Sports When it comes to Class B baseball and softball in Louisiana, the teams ...
High School Softball
Six local athletes named to Class 1A all-state teams
By Daniel Green | BWS Sports Beauregard Parish rivals East Beauregard and Merryville have a very storied history, not ...
Crime
Sheriff calls for suspending after-hours gas pumps in response to fuel thefts
Vernon Parish Sheriff Sam Craft is asking local convenience stores to shut down pay-at-the-pump options after hours following ...
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Fort Polk soldiers welcomed home from deployment
A final group of deployed Fort Polk soldiers returned to their loved ones this week after serving overseas ...
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Vernon school officials focus on safety
Vernon Parish school officials will be focusing on safety protocols and procedures this summer, and the topic was ...
School Board
Vernon school employees to see increase in supplemental pay
Vernon Parish teachers will be seeing an increase in their supplemental checks issued later this month, after school ...
Court Update
Rosepine man ruled competent to stand trial in child abuse case
A Vernon Parish man charged in what Sheriff Sam Craft called one of the worst cases of child ...
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Sheriff calls for suspending after-hours gas pumps in response to fuel thefts
Vernon Parish Sheriff Sam Craft is asking local convenience stores to shut down pay-at-the-pump options after hours following ...
Legislature
Senate Committee amends gun bill to allow teachers to carry concealed guns at schools
By Jim Beam A state Senate committee changed a bill aimed at removing the requirement that a person ...
Crime
Two accused of stealing credit, debit info from gas pumps
Two people from Texas were arrested in Vernon Parish last week for allegedly stealing credit and debit card ...
Hurricane Recovery
State accepting public comments on amendment to Hurricanes Laura, Delta action plan
The Louisiana Office of Community Development is accepting public comments on an action plan amendment to spend $1.2 ...
High School Softball
Lady Indians dominate 5-B all-district team
By Daniel Green | BWS Sports ANACOCO — For the second straight year, the Anacoco Lady Indians reached the ...
High School Softball
Lady Eagles land five on 5-2A first team
By Daniel Green | BWS Sports ROSEPINE — After starting off rather sluggish, the Rosepine Lady Eagles managed to ...
Education
Parent survey leads to school dropping uniforms
Students at Pickering High School in Vernon Parish will be not be required to wear their khaki and ...
Legislature
Senate panel advances bill to let adopted people obtain original birth certificate
By Alex Tirado | LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE — After a lengthy debate, the Senate Judiciary ...
Basketball
Carlisle to host Complete 7 Camp at Anacoco
By Daniel Green | BWS Sports ANACOCO — Veteran Anacoco Indian head coach Randy Carlisle, along with other coaches ...
First Responder of the Week
Vernon Deputy Patrick Buckley being hailed as hero
A Vernon Parish deputy is being called a hero after his tireless work and dedication in locating a ...