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First Responder of the Week

Corporal used own time, funds to help human trafficking victim

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Corporal Alex Zaunbrecher has been recognized on a statewide level for her actions that her peers say went beyond her sworn ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Tuesday, April 5, 2022 5:31 pm

crime

Vernon authorities seek info on attempt to kidnap children

Investigators with the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office are looking into two separate incidents that Sheriff Sam Craft said involved what appears to be attempts to ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Monday, April 4, 2022 6:21 pm

crime

DeRidder home hit during drive-by shooting

DeRidder Police are investigating a shooting in a residential neighborhood that occurred early Tuesday morning. Police Chief Craig Richard said the shooting occurred at a ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Tuesday, March 29, 2022 9:06 pm

Local News

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Detective Jill Feverjean honored

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Detective Jill Feverjean was recognized this month for her selfless act of kindness during the historic flooding event last May. On ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Tuesday, March 29, 2022 5:00 am

elections

Leesville mayor Rick Allen re-elected

Leesville City Mayor Rick Allen was re-elected to another term Saturday, according to unofficial results from the Secretary of State’s Office. Allen secured his win ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Saturday, March 26, 2022 11:12 pm

elections

DeRidder Mayor Misty Clanton re-elected

DeRidder Mayor Misty Clanton was elected to a second term Saturday night, according to unofficial results from the Secretary of State’s Office. Clanton won 1,272 ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Saturday, March 26, 2022 10:57 pm

crime

Suspect in double homicide nabbed in Beauregard after manhunt

A man wanted in connection with a double homicide in Texas was arrested Friday afternoon in Beauregard Parish. Charles Spraberry was arrested just outside of ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Friday, March 25, 2022 8:50 pm

local

UPDATE: Beauregard sheriff says fighter jet crashed on private timber property

An Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed south of DeRidder Wednesday afternoon in a wooded area, according to authorities. Beauregard Parish Sheriff Mark Herford said ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Wednesday, March 23, 2022 5:01 pm

local

F-16 crashes in Beauregard, pilot safe

Fort Polk officials have confirmed an F-16 jet crashed today in Beauregard Parish. The pilot safely ejected and was recovered with no serious injuries. The ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Wednesday, March 23, 2022 4:34 pm

Cook of the Week

Mi Rancho owner Tony Garcia grateful for community’s support

Chef Tony Garcia has worked in the restaurant business for the past 30 years, and in those years he said he has never encountered a ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Wednesday, March 23, 2022 8:50 am

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