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First Responder of Week

Rosepine police chief: ‘I love this town, I love protecting it’

Police Chief Delbert Keel will tell you he has been a member of his community’s law enforcement for as long as he can remember, and ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Tuesday, February 8, 2022 5:15 am

crime

DeRidder man found guilty of raping elderly woman

A DeRidder man was convicted on Thursday of breaking into the home of an elderly woman and raping her in 2019. A Beauregard Parish jury ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Friday, February 4, 2022 1:00 pm

crime

Despite outcry, DA says charges in newspaper carrier attack ‘appropriate’

Two Vernon Parish men have been formally charged for their actions in the attack on American Press newspaper carrier Woodie Blanks in December. On Monday, ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Tuesday, February 1, 2022 3:26 pm

crime

Jonesville man arrested for leaving halfway house to attack ex-girlfriend

A man with a lengthy criminal history who left a halfway house without permission was arrested in Vernon Parish on Sunday after he allegedly broke ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Monday, January 31, 2022 5:51 pm

fort polk

Fort Polk units at increased readiness status over Russia-Ukraine tension

Troops at Fort Polk are at an “increased readiness posture” as tensions rise between Russia and Ukraine, according to officials with the U.S. Department and ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Friday, January 28, 2022 2:05 pm

First Responder of the Week

A deputy and his ‘once-in-lifetime’ partner

Vernon Parish Deputy Ricky Stephens and his Bloodhound K9 Duke have become a formidable force in law enforcement in the Southwest Louisiana area, and beyond. ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Tuesday, January 25, 2022 4:27 pm

crime

Vernon high-speed pursuit ends in airborne crash

A New Llano man was arrested on Tuesday following a pursuit through Leesville that reached 100 miles per hour and ended with his vehicle going ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Wednesday, January 19, 2022 1:46 pm

First Responder of the Week

Pandemic hasn’t dampened Lee’s burning desire to help others

In honor of Martin Luther King Day, a nationally designated Day of Service, the American Red Cross is encouraging others to consider volunteering their time ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Tuesday, January 18, 2022 5:43 am

MLK Day

Honoring King with acts of service

Volunteers with the Leesville City Wide Singing Convention will be honoring Martin Luther King Jr. today by cleaning and beautifying local cemeteries. Ne’Andrea Hawkins, the ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Monday, January 17, 2022 5:50 am

crime

Family: Woodson didn’t deserve brutality he suffered

The family of a man found murdered in Oretta earlier this month is mourning the loss of a life they say did not deserve the ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Monday, January 17, 2022 4:05 am

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