Gas prices
Running on empty: Petroleum reserve hits low point, gas prices begin to rise again
By Casey Harper | The Center Square Gas prices are on the rise again just as the Strategic ...
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Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office
VPSO deputy accused of computer-aided solicitation of a minor
A deputy with the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office has been arrested for allegedly sending explicit photos and messages ...
High School Sports
Wilson, Thomas to be inducted into Sports Hall of Fame
Special to the Leesville Leader The Leesville High School Alumni Association is proud to announce the 2022 inductees ...
Leesville
Man convicted of viciously stabbing Leesville grocery manager to death denied release
A Vernon Parish man convicted of brutally murdering the manager of a Leesville grocery store in 2001 was ...
High School Football
Pelican scores winner to beat Rosepine
By Damian Juneau Jordan Pelican’s 4-yard touchdown run with 1:17 proved to be the winner as the Kinder ...
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Leesville
Leesville Police release checkpoint numbers
The Leesville Police Department, in a joint campaign with the DeRidder Police Department, conducted a DWI checkpoint last month as part ...
McNeese State Football
Cowboys looking for answers after loss
By Jim Gazzolo | Special to the Leesville Leader Understanding there is no quick fix, the Cowboys went back ...
Crime
Sheriff investigating reports of laser pointers targeting local aircraft
Vernon Parish Sheriff Sam Craft reported on Wednesday that his office is assisting Fort Polk personnel in an ...
Leesville
Students at West Leesville Elementary participate in Reading rally
Students at West Leesville Elementary School participated in a “Read with Malcolm Reading Rally” on Monday, Aug. 29, ...
Education
Vernon school lunch menus Sept. 6-9
The following menus for Sept 6-9 for Vernon schools have been submitted by supervisors of food services. Menus ...
Leesville
Mayor’s Corner: Just do it
By Leesville Mayor Rick Allen When people have to work their entire life only to retire and look ...
newspaper carrier attack
Guilty verdict in attack on newspaper carrier
A DeRidder man was found guilty on Wednesday of second-degree battery for his role in last year’s attack ...
Fort Polk
JRTC, Fort Polk hosts round table for area civic leaders
By Chuck Cannon | Public Affairs Specialist FORT POLK — Brig. Gen. David W. Gardner, Joint Readiness Training ...
Vernon Parish
Leesville man charged for logging fuel thefts
A Leesville man has been arrested for crimes related to logging equipment, according to the Louisiana Department of ...
Leesville Police Department
Leesville Police to participate in Drive Sober Get Pulled Over campaign this Labor Day
This Labor Day weekend, the Leesville Police Department will be conducting checkpoints and increasing patrols targeting impaired drivers ...
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Local
Vernon school lunch menus Aug. 29-Sept. 2
The following menus for Aug. 29-Sept. 2 for area schools have been submitted by supervisors of food services. ...
La. DOTD
DOTD work on US 171 acceleration lane in Vernon Parish to begin Sept. 1
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced that, weather permitting, work will begin Thursday, Sept. 1, ...
High School Basketball
Thomas named assistant coach at Loyola-New Orleans
By Daniel Green | BWS Sports NEW ORLEANS — After spending the last couple of years training some of ...
High School Football
Wampus Cats face old rival in Tioga Jamboree tonight
By Daniel Green | BWS Sports TIOGA — You will have to forgive Leesville head coach Robbie Causey ...
Education
On Campus: Local La. Tech graduates recognized
RUSTON — Louisiana Tech University recognized several local graduates during its summer 2022 commencement ceremonies. They are: DeRidder ...
High School Football
Eagles looking to build off success in Cenla Jamboree
Last weekend, the Rosepine Eagles journeyed to Bolton to take on the Bears in a controlled scrimmage. Head ...
High School Football
Red Devils face Vinton in Sulphur Jamboree
By Daniel Green | BWS Sports MOSS BLUFF — After suffering through a winless season in his first year, ...
Local
Leesville, Sowela leaders celebrate Lamar Salter campus acquisition
City of Leesville leaders joined Sowela Technical Community College officials in commemorating the recent acquisition and opening of ...
Leesville
Leesville Mayor’s Women’s Commission presents August beautification awards
The Leesville Mayor’s Women’s Commission announced its selections for this month’s Beautification Awards. The August award for a ...
Leesville
Leesville man pleads guilty to 4th DWI
A Leesville man pleaded guilty Monday to his 4th Driving While Intoxicated offense, according to officials with the ...