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Louisiana politicians remember Carter after his passing

By Jacob Mathews | The Center Square Democrats and Republicans alike in Louisiana shared their respect and condolences for ...

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Leesville’s Xavier Ford named LSWA Mr. Football

By Lamar Gafford | Written for the LSWA Leesville has had its share of amazing running backs throughout ...

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National defense budget could allocate millions to Louisiana military bases

By Jacob Mathews | The Center Square The U.S. fiscal 2025 national defense budget includes over $300 million dedicated ...

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Tax that funds sewer maintenance up for renewal on Dec. 7 ballot

By Emily Burleigh Leesville residents will vote on a tax renewal in December. Voters will approve or deny ...

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Stencil program designed to help children practice educational skills

By Emily Burleigh Colorful and educational stencils were installed at Dogwood Park and Vernon Middle School to encourage ...

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Landry’s ambitious tax plan hits first bump

By Quinn Marceaux | LSU Manship School News Service Gov. Jeff Landry’s ambitious tax plan, which had previously ...

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Leesville High grad to lead US Army in the Pacific

Special to the News Leader FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii – Ronald P. Clark, a 1984 graduate of Leesville High ...

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Sowela expands its course offerings at Leesville campus

By Emily Burleigh Two new on-ground classes will be offered at the Sowela Technical Community College Lamar Salter ...

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Cold front, accompanying showers headed to SW La. Wednesday

The next chance for rain in Southwest Louisiana is Wednesday as a cold front approaches the region with ...

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Tax reform, other bills advance in first week of special session

By Gracelyn Farrar | LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE — The House Ways and Means Committee ...

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Landry’s income tax rate plan advances to House committee

By Quinn Marceaux, Gracelyn Farrar and Ella Ray | LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE — A House ...

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Landry: Tax changes needed to fuel population growth, encourage families to stay

By Quinn Marceaux, Anna Puleo and Avery Sams | LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE – Gov. ...

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Leesville Council opposes carbon capture drilling

By Emily Burleigh The Leesville City Council unanimously passed a resolution on Monday stating the council’s opposition to ...

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One amendment on Louisiana’s Nov. 5 ballot

By Emily Burleigh Louisiana voters will consider just one amendment on the Nov. 5 ballot – expanding the ...

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LDAF fire crews respond to Vernon Parish wildfires

Special to the Leesville Leader Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry fire crews, several local fire departments, and ...

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US Postal Service says its ready to deliver nation’s election mail

Special to the Leesville Leader With just days remaining until Election Day on Nov. 5, the United States ...

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Keep Louisiana Beautiful now accepting applications for Trash Receptacle Grant

Keep Louisiana Beautiful s pleased to begin accepting applications online for the 2024-25 Trash Receptacle Grant. The purpose of ...

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Strong early voting turnout in SW La.

By Doris Maricle Early voting across Southwest Louisiana has seen a strong voter turnout with many residents eager ...

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USDA/NRCS Louisiana announces landscape restoration program signup dates

Special to the News Leader The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) in Louisiana announced ...

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Speaker Johnson on the ground in storm-damaged western North Carolina

Special to the Beauregard News Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, joined North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards and Sen. Thom ...