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Panel to consider Fort Polk name change
Pamela Sleezer The process leading to the possible renaming of Fort Polk got underway this week, as Department ... Read more
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Convicted killer of Leesville woman denied parole
Pamela Sleezer A former Fort Polk soldier who pled guilty to the kidnapping, rape and murder of a ... Read more
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Nearly $7 million awarded to Leesville-area schools
Pamela Sleezer U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson announced Friday that $6.8 million in federal grant funds have been awarded ... Read more
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Nearly $7 million awarded to Leesville-area schools
Pamela Sleezer U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson announced Friday that $6.8 million in federal grant funds have been awarded ... Read more
Crime
Five horses shot, killed at Fort Polk
Fort Polk officials have opened an investigation into the killing of a small group of horses that were ... Read more
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Boy with inoperable brain tumor makes request for Christmas cards
By Naomi Guidry news@americanpress.com VINTON — When asked what he wanted for Christmas, 8-year-old Drake Quibodeaux’s requests were ... Read more
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Fort Polk man killed in crash
Female driver seriously injured Staff Reports LEESVILLE — A Fort Polk man is dead, and a woman is ... Read more
Crime
Fort Polk soldier, ex-wife admit to illegally obtaining medical benefits
A Fort Polk soldier from DeRidder and his ex-wife admitted recently to conspiring to illegally obtain medical benefits ... Read more
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A welcome home 50 years in the making
Vietnam veterans honored during Fort Polk ceremony STORY, PHOTOS BY GINGER BROOMES NEWS@AMERICANPRESS.COM FORT POLK — The enormous ... Read more
Crime
Girlfriend receives additional charges
Staff Reports A woman accused of helping her boyfriend dispose of his wife’s body has received additional charges, ... Read more