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DeSoto resident involved in wreck that claimed Vernon woman’s life
VERNON PARISH, La. (KSLA) — A DeSoto Parish resident suffered minor injuries in a wreck that claimed the life of a Vernon Parish woman. Killed in the crash about 10:30 a.m. Saturday (April 27) on U.S. Highway 171 at Entrance Road was 74-year-old Hui Son Lyons, of New Llano, according to Louisiana State Police (LSP).
WEATHER UPDATE: Tornado watch through 2 am
A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Southwest Louisiana until 2 a.m. Monday morning. “We are not expecting this being on the same level or magnitude of weather we saw a few weeks ago,” National Weather Service Lake Charles meteorologist Donald Jones said. “Some areas could see damage, some areas could see tornadoes but […]
Sabine River Authority advises Toledo Bend will release water if reservoir level rises
SOUTH TOLEDO BEND, Texas — Following heavy overnight rains Monday night into the morning that moved down through East Texas and into Southeast Texas before moving into Louisiana and the Gulf the Sabine River Authority (SRA) says it may need to release water from the Toledo Bend Reservoir. The...
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...
Beauregard voters approve tax renewal to fund Sheriff’s Office
A parishwide law enforcement district tax renewal in Beauregard that would continue to fund the Sheriff’s Office was overwhelmingly approved by voters on Saturday. The tax renewal passed with 83 percent in favor — or 1,202-251 — according to unofficial results provided by the Louisiana Secretary of State’s office. The unofficial voter turnout for the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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:
Jimmie Evans Sr.
Jimmie Harrell Evans Sr., 84, of Leesville, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at his home with his family. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 19, 2024, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Florien, LA, with Bro. Matt Warren and Kendall Price officiating. Interment will follow in...
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