Local
Mayor’s Corner: Be kind to each other
By Leesville Mayor Rick Allen I remember when Facebook came out it was presented as a way to reconnect with people you had lost touch ...
Staff Reports, Author at Leesville Leader
Local
Deadline approaching to receive free smoking treatment
Dr. Steve Springer, family medicine physician and founder of the Smoking Treatment Center at Imperial Health, is reminding the public that the enrollment period for ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, June 24, 2022 12:45 pm
Local
BPSO girls basketball camp huge success
DERIDDER — The annual Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office girls’ basketball camp was a tremendous success as over 100 athletes competed in the event a couple ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, June 22, 2022 7:44 pm
Local
La. delegation urges staffing shortages be addressed
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, and Louisiana’s congressional delegation urged the Bureau of Prisons to address staffing shortages and roles at Federal Correctional Complex Oakdale ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, June 20, 2022 12:45 pm
High School Rodeo
Miller qualifies for national junior high rodeo championships
By Daniel Green | BWS Sports SIMPSON — It has been quite the season for Simpson’s Kodi Miller. Miller was crowned the champion in the girls’ ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, June 18, 2022 12:52 pm
Local
Mayor’s Women’s Commission announces May Beautification Awards
The Leesville Mayor’s Women’s Commission recently presented their May 2022 Civic Awards for Beautification to two Leesville citizens. The residential winner was Vickie and Wallace ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, May 19, 2022 4:24 pm
Opinion
OUR VIEW: Keep public notices public
If one Louisiana legislator has his way, many Louisianans could lose access to public information related to the business of their local governing bodies. State ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 6, 2022 8:00 am
State
Louisiana tourism industry recovering quicker than expected
Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser presented his State of Tourism address on Monday, announcing over 41 million visitors came to Louisiana during 2021, signifying a quicker-than-expected ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 4, 2022 1:25 pm
Business
Whataburger breaks ground in Leesville
Fast food restaurant Whataburger has broken ground on its latest franchise at 1309 South 5th St. in Leesville. Whataburger President Chris Johnson, Leesville Mayor Rick ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 4, 2022 9:10 am
Local
Officials stress preparedness for upcoming hurricane season
By John Guidroz During Hurricane Preparedness Week, local emergency preparedness officials and forecasters are stressing that residents keep their guard up for the approaching Atlantic ...