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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 ...
Pamela Sleezer, Author at American Press
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
by Pamela Sleezer, Monday, January 17, 2022 4:05 am
fort polk
Fort Polk welcomes Nielson as senior enlisted soldier
An Assumption of Responsibility ceremony was held at Fort Polk recently to welcome Command Sgt. Maj. Stephen R. Nielson as incoming garrison command sergeant major. ...
by Pamela Sleezer, Thursday, January 13, 2022 12:13 pm
local
Beauregard Parish Library celebrating 75 years
The Beauregard Parish Library is honoring its 75th anniversary in 2022 with a year-long celebration, and festivities are set to begin this Saturday, Jan. 15. ...
by Pamela Sleezer, Thursday, January 13, 2022 10:00 am
First Responder of Week
Sheriff: Trio of deputies ‘huge part of operations’
December was one of the busiest months of the year for the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Civil Office as deputies worked continuously on property tax collections. ...
by Pamela Sleezer, Tuesday, January 11, 2022 6:34 am
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DeRidder band director shares love of music, marching in Rose Bowl Parade
DeRidder High School band director Aaron Theall had the distinct honor of representing his school and students when he appeared in the Rose Bowl Parade ...