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IRS says Beauregard Parish School Board owes $1M
The Beauregard Parish School Board voted to retain the assistance of CPA Randy Brown in its response to a written formal demand from the IRS ...
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First Responder of the Week
Bo the Bloodhound has a heart as deep as his wrinkles
As police officers emerged from the thick woods of Oretta last week with a 76-year-old man who had been missing for five days in the ...
by Pamela Sleezer, Tuesday, July 19, 2022 5:05 am
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Missing DeQuincy man found alive
A missing DeQuincy man was found alive Tuesday morning in a densely wooded area less than a mile from where his car had been found ...
by Pamela Sleezer, Tuesday, July 12, 2022 3:05 pm
Local News
Missing DeQuincy man’s car found stuck in mud
The Beauregard and Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Offices are providing support to the DeQuincy Police Department in the ongoing search for a DeQuincy man not seen ...
by Pamela Sleezer, Tuesday, July 12, 2022 8:09 am
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Deputy recognized for rescue of person in burning house
A Calcasieu Parish Deputy was honored recently for his heroic actions in May when he rushed to a burning home and rescued a person trapped ...
by Pamela Sleezer, Tuesday, July 12, 2022 8:07 am
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DeRidder mayor and council sworn in
DeRidder Mayor Misty Clanton took her oath of office for her second term Friday morning at a ceremony held at the DeRidder High School auditorium. ...
by Pamela Sleezer, Saturday, July 9, 2022 2:43 pm
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Vernon boy meets his hero — country star Morgan Wallen
A 12 year-old boy from Evans experienced what he called the greatest moment in his life recently when he got to privately meet his favorite ...
by Pamela Sleezer, Saturday, July 9, 2022 10:35 am
crime
Trial set for former Calcasieu deputy accused of rape
The trial of a former Calcasieu Parish deputy charged with rape is expected to begin this month in the 36th Judicial District Court in Beauregard ...
by Pamela Sleezer, Friday, July 8, 2022 1:16 pm
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Rosepine man returns to party with gun, threatens others
A Rosepine man is facing multiple charges after allegedly becoming intoxicated at a Fourth of July party over the holiday weekend and threatening fellow party ...
by Pamela Sleezer, Thursday, July 7, 2022 7:08 pm
First Responder of the Week
Vernon deputy launches ‘People Helping People Outreach’
A Vernon Parish deputy is hoping to make a difference through a new outreach program that provides former inmates with the opportunity to atone for ...