Crystal Stevenson, Author at Leesville Leader

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 ... Read more

by Crystal Stevenson, Tuesday, May 30, 2023 3:22 pm

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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, ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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. ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

by Crystal Stevenson, Friday, March 24, 2023 10:19 am

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