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Woman from New Llano dies in Vernon Parish crash
A woman from the small town of New Llano in nearby Vernon Parish died in a tragic auto accident that occurred on Saturday morning on Highway 171 near the entrance to Fort Johnson. Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop E said the crash occurred at about 10:30 when a 2011...
VPSO searching for missing man from Leesville
LEESVILLE, La. (KALB) - Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office requested the public’s help in locating a man from Leesville. Authorities announced through a social media post on April 25 that they are attempting to verify the safety and well-being of Bobby D. Burns, 61, of Leesville. VPSO requests that...
City Council agrees to provide school resource officers
By Emily Burleigh The DeRidder City Council solidified its agreement to provide school resource officers (SROs) to schools in DeRidder during a unanimous vote at the City Council meeting on Monday, April 22. The city will be reimbursed for the salary and benefits of two DPD SROs by the school board. DPD Chief of Police […]
New Llano man indicted for first-degree rape of a juvenile
LEESVILLE, La. (KPLC) - A Grand Jury has indicted a New Llano man after a 2023 arrest in which he was accused of molesting a juvenile, according to the Office of District Attorney for the 30th Judicial District. On August 2, 2023, James Karlson, was arrested on the following charges:
Leesville Volunteers of the Year: ‘We love this community’
By Emily Burleigh Chris and Jennifer Ausbun are the city of Leesville’s Volunteers of the Year. The couple was presented the award at the Leesville City Council meeting on Monday. Mayor Rick Allen said the Ausbuns — who are some of his “favorite people” — were honored because of their work at the recently opened […]
Ready to vote on Saturday? Check out what's on the ballot in Rapides Parish
Six tax propositions and renewals for roads, schools, a fire district and municipalities are on Saturday's ballot in Rapides Parish. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Find out what is on your ballot at the Louisiana Secretary of State's voter portal at https://tinyurl.com/mjya9cau. ...
Some SWLA voters to head to the polls Saturday
(KPLC) - Some Southwest Louisiana voters will have the chance to head out to the polls to vote on several measures for the municipal general election scheduled for Saturday, April 27. Polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Driver’s license,. Louisiana Special ID,. LA Wallet digital...
Homes in Rapides Parish sold for lower prices recently: See how much here
Newly released data from Realtor.com for January shows that potential buyers and sellers in Rapides Parish saw houses sell for lower than the previous month's median sale price of $210,825. The median home sold for $154,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. That means January, the most recent month...
McGee returns to LCU as development, alumni director
Louisiana Christian University welcomes back Byron McGee as director of development and alumni. McGee retired at the end of 2018 after a 35-year career at the university, having worked in the admissions office and alumni relations, and concluding his tenure as vice president for Institutional Advancement. McGee is also a...
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