fort polk
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 ...
Pamela Sleezer, Author at American Press
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
by Pamela Sleezer, Friday, September 10, 2021 3:37 pm
beauregard parish
Two gunshot victims discovered in Beauregard home
Two people were found dead from apparent gunshot wounds inside a home in Beauregard Parish on Wednesday, according to authorities. Sheriff Mark Herford said deputies ...
by Pamela Sleezer, Wednesday, September 8, 2021 4:58 pm
First Responder of the Week
Herrington ‘unstoppable force’ behind National Night Out
The city of DeRidder celebrated its most successful National Night Out event last month since first participating in the program in 2019, and many city ...
by Pamela Sleezer, Monday, September 6, 2021 7:23 pm
Hurricane Ida
DeRidder business raises $33,963 for storm victims
A pair of DeRidder business owners hit an incredible milestone this weekend as they raised more than $33,000 to benefit southeast Louisiana victims of Hurricane ...
by Pamela Sleezer, Sunday, September 5, 2021 7:13 pm
vernon parish school board
Vernon School Board: Students safest in schools even during pandemic
The Vernon Parish School Board discussed the most recent COVID-19 updates and district case numbers Thursday morning during its regular session, and officials said the ...