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Today’s parade will kick off Beauregard Parish Fair

The 92nd Aannual Beauregard Parish Fair will open today, Oct. 5, with its annual parade through downtown DeRidder that will celebrate the area’s history of ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Tuesday, October 5, 2021 12:04 pm

crime

Vernon deputy shoots Leesville man after being stabbed with machete

A Leesville man was shot by Vernon Parish authorities on Sunday after he stabbed a deputy who was attempting to serve an outstanding warrant. Malcomb ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Monday, October 4, 2021 2:45 pm

crime

Leesville man leads deputies on motorcycle pursuit

A Leesville man is facing multiple charges after fleeing from authorities attempting to perform a traffic stop and leading them on a chase through the ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Thursday, September 30, 2021 9:10 am

First Responder of Week

Fire Chief Harlow has intense love for public service

Fire Chief Ken Harlow was honored this month by Mayor Misty Clanton and the DeRidder City Council for his silver anniversary with the city’s fire ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Monday, September 27, 2021 8:32 pm

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Fort Polk soldiers charged in DeRidder drive-by shooting

Four active-duty soldiers assigned to Fort Polk were arrested on Tuesday and charged with shooting at a DeRidder home Monday night, according to authorities. Tavon ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Tuesday, September 21, 2021 8:09 pm

First Responder of Week

Volunteer of Week: Stanford dedicates life to city

DeRidder Police officer Joshua Stanford made the move to return to serve his hometown community over the summer, leaving behind a career with Louisiana State ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Monday, September 20, 2021 8:35 pm

beauregard parish

Nonprofit director to retire: Hickman has worked for BArc for 39 years

The Beauregard Arc is actively searching for a new executive director to take charge over the future of the nonprofit organization, as longtime director Jackie ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Sunday, September 19, 2021 8:13 pm

crime

Nine arrested in what authorities describe as ‘gang shooting’

A group of nine individuals, including three adults and six juveniles, were arrested over the weekend in connection with a shooting in DeRidder that authorities ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Monday, September 13, 2021 8:42 pm

Grandparent's Day

‘Grandchildren just make everything better’: Area grandparents share why they relish roles

If you ask 73 year-old Phyllis McBride of Dry Creek what the happiest day of her life has been so far, it may take her ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Saturday, September 11, 2021 9:27 pm

Vernon Parish Sheriff

DeRidder man accused of shooting another in neck during fight

A DeRidder man was arrested Thursday night for allegedly shooting another man in the neck after the two became involved in a physical altercation at ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Friday, September 10, 2021 3:37 pm

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