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First Responder of Week

Deputy making positive relationships in community

The hard work and dedication contributed daily for more than 20 years by Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron Montgomery was rewarded recently when he was ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Tuesday, March 1, 2022 4:31 am

crime

DeRidder man convicted of impersonating an officer to commit home invasion burglary

A DeRidder man was convicted on Thursday of falsely identifying himself as a police officer in order to enter and burglarize the home of a ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Friday, February 25, 2022 7:00 pm

local

Remains of missing Leesville teen found

A 13 year-old Leesville teen reported missing last week was found deceased near his home on Wednesday, according to Leesville authorities. Officials said James Foraker’s ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Thursday, February 24, 2022 1:26 pm

Crime update

Men charged in newspaper carrier attack plead not guilty

The two Vernon Parish men arrested and charged in the December attack on American Press newspaper carrier Woodie Blanks pleaded not guilty to the charges in court ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Tuesday, February 22, 2022 4:40 pm

First Responder of Week

Deputy Chief Darren Hall: ‘It takes all of us to make the ship sail’

Serving on a team that works together to achieve goals for the greater good has been one of Deputy Chief Darren Hall’s most passionate goals ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Tuesday, February 22, 2022 7:32 am

scene

Four SW La. artists to be featured in southern France this summer

Four artists from Southwest Louisiana will be featured in an exhibit in southern France this summer that highlights the intriguing history and culture behind “No ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Sunday, February 20, 2022 8:35 am

crime

Sheriff: 4 juveniles arrested at DeRidder game have violent gang ties

The four juveniles arrested for fighting after a DeRidder-Leesville basketball game Friday night have been identified as associates of a violent gang known locally as ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Monday, February 14, 2022 8:08 pm

local

Bissell Pet Foundation to donate $250k for new Beauregard Parish animal control facility

A chance meeting with a global business owner last year led to what officials are calling a once-in-a-lifetime moment for the Beauregard Parish animal control ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Monday, February 14, 2022 8:46 am

crime

4 juveniles arrested after fight at DeRidder basketball game

Four juveniles were arrested Friday night after authorities say multiple fights broke out a basketball game at the DeRidder High School. Officials with the Beauregard ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Saturday, February 12, 2022 5:27 pm

crime

BREAKING: DeRidder man sentenced to life for rape of elderly woman

A DeRidder man convicted last week of breaking into an elderly woman’s home and raping her has been sentenced to life in prison. Ezra Coutee, ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Thursday, February 10, 2022 4:43 pm

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