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Louisiana's Congressional Art winner visits U.S. Capitol

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Louisiana's Congressional Art winner visits U.S. Capitol

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTAL/KMSS) – This week Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, of Louisiana's 4th congressional district, welcomed Louisiana's 2025 Congressional Art Competition winner to the U.S. Capitol. On Thursday, representatives from Speaker Johnson's office shared photos of Grace Rougeau of Leesville, Louisiana visiting the United States Capitol during the 2025 Congressional Art Competition Celebration. Rougeau won first place for her paint…Read Article

Three arrested by Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office over weekend

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LEESVILLE, La.(WNTZ) – The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office made multiple arrests between May 30 and June 1, according to Sheriff Sam Craft. On May 30, deputies arrested Bobby Ray Best, 45, of Leesville, on one count of simple burglary. Best remains in the Vernon Parish Jail as of this release, with bond not yet set. Police identify young gunman in shootout that took the life of a 15-year-old On May 31, Samuel Isaiah Rougeou, 31, of DeRidder…Leesville · Leesville Read Article

Leesville recipient of 2025 National Main Street Accreditation - Leesville Leader

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Leesville’s Main Street is among the 22 Louisiana communities designated as an Accredited Main Street America program for 2025. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and Louisiana Main Street made the announcement on Monday. To received the nationally accredited honor, Main Street organizations must meet rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center and be committed to preservation-based economic development and community revitalizati…Leesville · Leesville See the Story

Leesville’s Allen third Louisiana mayor hit by controversy - Leesville Leader

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By Emily Burleigh Leesville Mayor Rick Allen has faced public scrutiny since the news of a 2020 lawsuit settlement broke in April. Five years ago, the Leesville City Council unanimously approved a $299,000 lawsuit settlement without informing the public about the contents of the suit. In March 2020, a complaint was jointly filed against Allen; Patti Larney, city administrator; former city supervisors Jim Doulin James, golf course manager, and Ch…Leesville · Leesville Read Article

ERA American Real Estate brings home multiple honors at national conference

ERA American Real Estate captured several top honors at ERA National’s FUEL conference held from Feb. 27 to March 2, showcasing the local brokerage’s strength in marketing excellence and industry leadership. The international event, which features certification, learning, awards and networking, saw ERA American’s VIBE Team and individual agents earn notable recognition. For the second consecutive year, the VIBE Team won first place for the 2024…Leesville · Leesville Read Article

Leesville angler survives a handful of scares to land Vernon Lake lunker bass - Louisiana Sportsman

Bass fisherman Travis Pew of Leesville figured he had about 10 chances to lose a big fish he hooked on Vernon Lake the morning of Sunday, March 23. He hooked her in some hydrilla, watched her jump completely out of the water, almost had her wrap up in his trolling motor, then the outboard motor, then a space between his trim and the stern of his Bass Cat boat, and at one point he had about 15 feet of slack line to recover after one little battle…Fish · Leesville Read Article

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