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Storm expected to make landfall along southeast Texas, SW La. coastline

A tropical disturbance in the southern Gulf of Mexico is expected to develop into a tropical storm over ...

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Photo exhibit, Moss artwork final showcases of year for gallery

By Emily Burleigh Two exhibits will grace the gallery walls of  GALLERY ONE EIIIEVEN in the last months ...

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Wampus Cats continually improving

By Rodrick Anderson Leesville High School has one of the best running backs, all-stater Xavier Ford, in the ...

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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. ...

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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 ...

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Sandel named CEO of ClearSky

 Special to the Leesville Leader LEESVILLE — ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Leesville is proud to announce the appointment ...

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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. ...

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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 ...

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Vernon mural dedication

Special to the News Leader West Leesville Elementary — in partnership with the Louisiana Office of Cultural Development, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Louisiana driving towards Destination Zero Deaths

By Emily Burleigh A network of local experts and community stakeholders are working together with one mission in ...

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Cancer screening mobile unit to make stop in Vernon

The Cenla Medication Access Program’s Cancer Screening Mobile Unit will visit Vernon Parish Aug. 20-21 to offer free ...

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Missing 20-year-old Evans woman sought

By Emily Burleigh The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office is looking for Leah Brittian, 20, of Evans to confirm ...

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Limited seating available for Community Briefing

Special to the News Leader Limited seating is available for the annual Louisiana Armed Forces Alliance Community Briefing ...

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Louisiana’s Office of Human Trafficking Prevention educates youth leaders

By Jacob Mathews | The Center Square Education on human trafficking prevention highlighted the Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council ...

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Louisiana educators push back on standardized testing and standards

By Jacob Mathews | The Center Square Criticism of over-testing and accountability standards highlighted the Louisiana House K-12 Education ...

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Louisiana students maintain LEAP gains made over last two years

By Emily Burleigh Following two years of student proficiency growth, Louisiana students “maintained recent gains.” The Louisiana Department ...

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Firefighter training now available for Vernon students

By Emily Burleigh Vernon Parish students will now have the opportunity to participate in firefighter training. The Leesville ...

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Keep Louisiana Beautiful offers litter kits available for checkout at area libraries

Keep Louisiana Beautiful has launched the Get Down & Clean Up program in collaboration with the State Library of ...