Local
January Beautification Award winners announced
The Leesville Mayor’s Women’s Commission recently presented their January 2022 Civic Awards for Beautification. The residential winner was Malinda Farris, who lives at 106 Allen ...
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Local
Community service project set for MLK Day
The Leesville City Wide Singing Convention is offering a special opportunity for those who want to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ...
by Micah Pickering, Thursday, January 13, 2022 1:00 pm
Entertainment
Vernon Library preserves local history
The Vernon Parish Public Library is a hub for the local community and actively works to preserve rare and unique items that showcase the community’s ...
by Micah Pickering, Thursday, January 13, 2022 12:05 pm
Local
Mardi Gras parade returns to Leesville
The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce has announced that the Leesville Mardi Gras Parade will be making its return to the community next month. The ...
by Micah Pickering, Thursday, January 13, 2022 11:41 am
Local
Vernon welcomes first baby of year
Baynes Jones Army Community Hospital is celebrating the first arrival of the new year. 1st Lt. Detrick Robertson and his wife, Krystie, welcomed son Detrick ...
by Micah Pickering, Thursday, January 6, 2022 11:29 am
Local
VPSO deputy saves woman’s life
The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office released information regarding the heroic actions one deputy took to save the life of a woman. On Dec. 7, Deputy ...
by Micah Pickering, Thursday, December 30, 2021 1:39 pm
Crime
VPSO reports new scam in the area
The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office has released details regarding a new scam targeting local residents. Multiple residents have reported they were approached by an individual ...
by Micah Pickering, Thursday, December 23, 2021 1:48 pm
Local
Phillips takes top spot at local tournament
Leesville’s local comic book store, The Box, recently held another Warhammer 40k tournament. Justin Phillips of Lufkin, Texas, took first place at the tournament. Phillips ...
by Micah Pickering, Thursday, December 23, 2021 10:09 am
Local
December Beautification award winners announced
The Leesville Mayor’s Women’s Commission gave their monthly Civic Beautification Awards for December. The residential award winners were Aric and Angela Jones. The Jones’ home ...
by Micah Pickering, Wednesday, December 22, 2021 10:43 am
Local
Local author shares Vietnam experiences in new book
Author Michael Kuk has released his book: “An Army Firefighter in Vietnam, 1970-71.” He recently held a book signing at the Vernon Parish Public Library ...