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elections

Vernon voters approve tax continuation

Vernon Parish voters approved the continuation of a 10 mills tax on Saturday to benefit the West Vernon Parish Waterworks District, according to unofficial results ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Saturday, April 30, 2022 9:51 pm

crime

Court upholds conviction of Beauregard man serving life sentences for rape of child

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the conviction this week of a Beauregard Parish man serving two life sentences for two counts of first-degree ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Friday, April 29, 2022 10:30 am

local

Marine brings back gold in first appearance at Invictus Games

DeRidder resident and Marine Corp veteran Andrew Holliday returned home with three new gold medals this week following his first appearance in the Invictus Games. ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Thursday, April 28, 2022 8:55 am

local

District Attorney: Justice system ‘off the rail’

Vernon Parish District Attorney Terry Lambright is slamming decision makers at the executive level of the state’s justice system after a Leesville man was granted ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Wednesday, April 27, 2022 7:46 pm

crime

Law enforcement investigating murder-suicide in Vernon

A couple found dead inside the bedroom of their Vernon Parish home are believed to have been killed in an apparent murder-suicide incident, authorities said. ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Tuesday, April 26, 2022 1:37 pm

First Responder of the Week

Shuntell March: Beauregard Sheriff’s Office Deputy of the Year

A female deputy who wanted to make a difference in her community has been named the Beauregard Parish Deputy of the Year by the VFW ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Tuesday, April 26, 2022 5:00 am

#missing

DeRidder man, 32, missing for three months

It has been three months since Ryan Heflin left his parents’ home and vanished without a trace. The 32-year-old had been staying with his parents ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Sunday, April 24, 2022 5:00 am

Economic development

State-of-the-art sawmill for DeRidder

The official groundbreaking for a new sawmill plant in DeRidder was held on Thursday at the facility’s future location at 4227 La. 190 West. Canfor ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Thursday, April 21, 2022 5:26 pm

local

Sheriff: Juveniles mistaken for attempted kidnappers

An incident that involved a perceived attempt to kidnap young girls in the area of Lebleu Road in Vernon Parish turned out to be a ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Thursday, April 21, 2022 5:00 am

local

Vernon grandmother victim of ‘kidnapped grandchild’ scam

A Vernon Parish woman is still recovering emotionally after a terrifying incident involving a scammer that made her believe her granddaughter had been kidnapped and ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Tuesday, April 19, 2022 11:19 am

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