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First Responder of Week

Laina Vincent: SW La. regional paramedic of year

Growing up on a farm near Kaplan, Laina Vincent was taught from an early age how to pitch in and help others on a daily ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:32 pm

election

Voters secure Beauregard Health Unit’s future

The future of the Beauregard Parish Health Unit was secured on Saturday as voters approved to continue a tax that funds the facility’s operations. According ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Saturday, November 13, 2021 10:12 pm

election

Runoff declared in Vernon constable race

A tight race for Vernon Parish Constable of Ward 3 will bring a runoff election after only 33 votes separated the top two candidates, according ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Saturday, November 13, 2021 10:06 pm

scene

Global War on Terror memorial to be on display

A Global War on Terror memorial honoring the soldiers whose lives were lost during the war will be on display next week at the War ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Friday, November 12, 2021 1:35 pm

crime

Eight Vernon inmates charged in attack of another

Eight Vernon Parish inmates received additional charges this week after what authorities are calling a “serious attack” on another inmate. Jerry Lee Eaves, 40; Shawn ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Friday, November 12, 2021 12:48 pm

Military spending

Fort Polk ‘economic driver’ for state

Military-related spending in Louisiana had an impact of $9.64 billion in the state’s economy for the fiscal year of 2020, according to the findings of ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Thursday, November 11, 2021 3:33 pm

crime

Appeals court upholds indecent behavior conviction

The conviction and sentence of a Rosepine man found guilty of indecent behavior with a juvenile was upheld recently by the Louisiana Third Circuit Court ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Thursday, November 11, 2021 10:33 am

education

Vernon ACT scores top state average

Vernon Parish schools have scored above the state average this year when it comes to ACT performance, according to official numbers presented to school board ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Tuesday, November 9, 2021 1:44 pm

First Responder of Week

Friendly face greeting BPSO visitors announces retirement

Public servants encompass many different roles and duties, and Deputy Cathy Smith’s job at the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office was no different. Smith recently announced ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Tuesday, November 9, 2021 6:13 am

fort polk

‘Listening session’ planned on Fort Polk name change

A public meeting with the commission charged with renaming Fort Polk and other military bases across the U.S. will be held at the Warriors Club ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Thursday, November 4, 2021 8:27 pm

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