Local
Mobile Food Pantry announces March schedule
The Food Bank of Central Louisiana has announced dates for the Mobile Food Pantry in Vernon Parish. Friday, March 18: 8-10 a.m., First Baptist Church ...
Micah Pickering, Author at Leesville Leader
COVID-19
Lawmaker challenges governor’s health order
Gov. John Bel Edwards has extended the COVID Public Health Emergency Order through March 16th. The order differs from previous orders, because it has no ...
by Micah Pickering, Thursday, February 24, 2022 10:57 pm
COVID-19
State prisons to resume non-contact visitation
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections has begun phasing in non-contact visitation at state-run prisons. The state placed a suspension on visitation in ...
by Micah Pickering, Wednesday, February 23, 2022 2:58 pm
Local
LAMA to hold charity golf tournament
The Leesville Area Ministerial Alliance will host their annual golf tournament on April 9. LAMA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those in need ...
by Micah Pickering, Wednesday, February 23, 2022 9:00 am
Local
City of Leesville salutes flag at Installation Ceremony
The patriotic spirit of local leaders and residents alike was on full display Monday as the City of Leesville held a special Flag Installation Ceremony ...
by Micah Pickering, Thursday, February 17, 2022 3:04 pm
Local
New Llano mayor runs unopposed, will serve another term
As many local municipalities prepare for the March elections, the town of New Llano will see Mayor Carolyn Todd serve another term. According to information ...
by Micah Pickering, Thursday, February 10, 2022 3:48 pm
Local
Mayor signs proclamation for problem gambling awareness
Leesville Mayor Rick Allen recently signed a proclamation to recognize the month of March as Problem Gambling Awareness month. The month is designed to raise ...
by Micah Pickering, Thursday, February 3, 2022 4:28 pm
Education
BECi grant goes far in the science lab
Beauregard Electric Cooperative Inc. recently made an impact at Rosepine High School. Science teacher Alicia Stanford was chosen to be a recipient of the BECi ...
by Micah Pickering, Wednesday, January 26, 2022 4:35 pm
Business
Harbor Freight Tools coming to Leesville
The Leesville community is set to get a new place to shop for tools. Harbor Freight Tools has announced they are planning to open a ...
by Micah Pickering, Monday, January 24, 2022 4:43 pm
Local
New church set to launch in Leesville
A new church is set to be launched in Leesville at the end of the month, with the goal of reaching the Leesville-Fort Polk community. ...