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Sylvester selected as finalist for statewide paramedic award

Paramedic Joseph Sylvester was recognized last week as an exceptional Paramedic in the southwest region by his colleagues at Acadian Ambulance. Sylvester represents the company’s ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Tuesday, June 7, 2022 5:00 am

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Fort Polk soldiers welcomed home from deployment

A final group of deployed Fort Polk soldiers returned to their loved ones this week after serving overseas for the past six months, according to ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Friday, June 3, 2022 6:54 pm

First Responder of the Week

Deputy provides invaluable service to community

Beauregard Parish Deputy Brittany Smart was praised recently by Sheriff Mark Herford for her outstanding service to the department, naming her the BPSO Deputy of ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Tuesday, May 31, 2022 5:20 am

Volunteer of the Week

Rita Bingham: Leading the charge for animal rescue

At the age of 85 years, Rita Bingham would have expected to be living the retired life in a state of relaxed peace, but instead ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Monday, May 30, 2022 8:55 am

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DeRidder man convicted of sexual battery of child

A DeRidder man was convicted Thursday of two counts of sexual battery of a child after a four-day jury trial that began on Monday. Timothy ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Friday, May 27, 2022 6:16 pm

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Fort Polk’s potential new name introduced to Congress

Fort Polk may soon become Fort Johnson if Congress accepts the recommendations submitted by the Renaming Commission this week. On Tuesday, officials tasked with renaming ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Wednesday, May 25, 2022 10:44 am

Weather Watch

Thunderstorms lead to fallen trees, downed powerlines, road closures

Tuesday’s storms through the Southwest Louisiana area created some small damages in DeRidder, authorities said. During a moment of high winds in the afternoon, trees ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Tuesday, May 24, 2022 3:50 pm

First Responder of the Week

Vernon Deputy Patrick Buckley being hailed as hero

A Vernon Parish deputy is being called a hero after his tireless work and dedication in locating a senior citizen who had become lost last ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Tuesday, May 24, 2022 5:00 am

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Leesville student’s artwork to hang in congressman’s office

Artwork by a Vernon Parish student is now gracing the walls of Congressman Mike Johnson’s Leesville district office after she was recognized in this year’s ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Sunday, May 22, 2022 8:47 pm

crime

Three house fires under investigation in DeRidder

The DeRidder Fire Department, with assistance from the State Fire Marshal’s Office, is continuing its investigation into three separate home fires that occurred early last ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Friday, May 20, 2022 6:18 pm

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