Hurricane Season
NOAA: Low chance of tropical cyclone development in Gulf
There is a 20 percent chance of tropical cyclone development over the next seven days in the Gulf of Mexico, the National Oceanic & Atmospheric ...
Crystal Stevenson, Author at Leesville Leader
Fort Polk
Convicted killer of Leesville woman denied parole a third time
A former Fort Polk soldier convicted in the 1988 kidnapping, rape and murder of a Leesville woman has been denied parole a third time. Samuel Galbraith ...
by Crystal Stevenson, Wednesday, May 24, 2023 10:31 pm
Weather Watch
Tornado watch issued for Vernon Parish
A tornado watch has been issued for portions of western and central Louisiana — including Vernon Parish and the Fort Polk area — and is ...
by Crystal Stevenson, Thursday, May 11, 2023 10:18 am
Election
ELECTION RESULTS: All eight tax propositions approved in Vernon
All eight tax propositions on Vernon Parish ballots were overwhelming approved by voters on Saturday. All of the propositions benefit area school districts. A 10-year, ...
by Crystal Stevenson, Saturday, April 29, 2023 9:46 pm
Local
Saturday is Election Day across SW La.
Saturday will be Election Day across Southwest Louisiana. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Ballots will feature tax propositions in Beauregard ...
by Crystal Stevenson, Friday, April 28, 2023 4:31 pm
Education
Vernon school lunch menus April 17-21
The following menus for April 17-21 for Vernon schools have been submitted by supervisors of food services. Menus are subject to change. Lunch MONDAY: Steak ...
by Crystal Stevenson, Friday, April 14, 2023 12:25 pm
Weather Watch
Cold front expected to stall over SW La. next few days
A cold front making its way through southwest Texas and into Southwest Louisiana — with a line of showers and thunderstorms accompanying it — is ...
by Crystal Stevenson, Wednesday, April 5, 2023 4:05 pm
Local
What’s Ahead: Here’s what’s happening around Leesville
Leesville Spring Concert April 14 The city of Leesville spring concert is set for April 14 in downtown Leesville. Come downtown for music before MayFest. ...
by Crystal Stevenson, Thursday, March 30, 2023 1:55 pm
Nation
BREAKING: Former Leesville woman among Nashville shooting victims
Two of the six people fatally shot at a Christian elementary school in Nashville on Monday included a substitute teacher originally from Leesville and Baton ...
by Crystal Stevenson, Tuesday, March 28, 2023 10:09 am
Weather Watch
Severe weather possible across SW La. this afternoon
Severe weather is possible across Southwest Louisiana Friday afternoon ahead of a cold front making its way to the area. National Weather Service Lake Charles ...