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Improvements coming to Leesville's recreational complex - Leesville Leader
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Improvements coming to Leesville's recreational complex - Leesville Leader

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By Ashlyn Little The Leesville Council has agreed to proceed with the construction of a splash pad at the city’s recreational complex with an initial deposit in the amount of $31,244.21. The complex will not be closed during the progress. Bids will go out for advertisement to fence in two baseball fields at the complex, as well as for the clearing of 15 acres of debris to include stump removal. “I want to tell everyone here if you have not seen …Read Article
Local Army Soldier Reacts to Fort Gordon Name Change, Honoring Different Soldier Sharing Same Last Name
Donald Trump · United States

Local Army Soldier Reacts to Fort Gordon Name Change, Honoring Different Soldier Sharing Same Last Name

62% Center coverage: 13 sources
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WJBF) - After being known as Fort Eisenhower for less than two years, the Augusta military base will be known as Fort Gordon once again. President Donald Trump announced plans Tuesday to rename seven military bases across the country. Along with Fort Eisenhower, others included in that list are Fort Pickett, Fort Hood, Fort Lee, Fort Polk, Fort Rucker, and Fort A.P. Hill. Fort Liberty was also changed names back to Fort Bragg jus…See the Story
At the Session: See How SW La. Lawmakers Are Voting
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At the Session: See How SW La. Lawmakers Are Voting

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By Jim Beam Southwest Louisiana legislators, for the most part, have supported the more controversial measures of the current regular session. Rodney Schamerhorn, R-Hornbeck, for example, was the only one of the area’s 4 senators and 9 representatives to vote against a bill shielding the state’s nursing homes from large lawsuit penalties. Senate Bill 134 from Sen. Thomas Pressly, R-Shreveport, will require lawsuits against nursing home managemen…See the Story

50-Year Sentence Stands for Man Guilty of Sexual Battery, Molestation - American Press

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The 50-year sentence will stand for an Anacoco man who pleaded guilty in 2023 to multiple counts of oral sexual battery and molestation. David Self was initially charged with six counts of oral sexual battery, three counts molestation of a juvenile, one count indecent behavior with a juvenile, one count crimes against nature and one count of computer-aided solicitation of a minor. On Dec. 11, 2023, he entered guilty pleas to two counts oral sexu…Leesville · LeesvilleSee the Story

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 · LeesvilleSee the Story

Several Local Students Earn College Degrees - Leesville Leader

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Special to the Leesville Leader NATCHITOCHES — Northwestern State awarded 937 degrees to 914 graduates during spring 2025 commencement ceremonies. Local graduates included: Anacoco — Emily Montes, Brittany Poindexter, Kathleen Sylvest, Associate of Science in Nursing; Tucker Boyett, Associate of General Studies; Zachary Bridges, Maria Guzman Bachelor of Science; Eric Flaherty, Jennifer Pajinag, Bachelor of Science in Nursing. DeQuincy — Zachary …Victoria, Texas · VictoriaSee 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 · LeesvilleRead Article

Heavy rain moving in tonight

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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The first of several rounds of rain will be moving through later today and tonight. Some of this rain will be heavy at times. Some stronger storms are possible along the leading edge. This looks like a situation where we see several rounds of rain over the next 3-5 days, but it won't be raining the whole time. After rain tapers off Wednesday morning we will see a break in the activity through the day. By Thursday another rou…Floods · United StatesSee the Story

Harris wins DeRidder mayoral contest by 10 votes

100% Right coverage: 2 sources
Independent candidate Michael Harris was elected the next governor of DeRidder on Saturday by 10 votes. Harris defeated Republican “Danny” Reynolds during a run-off race needed after neither candidate received more than 50 percent of the vote in March’s election. Harris received 1,1010 votes in DeRidder and an additional 31 from Vernon residents who live on the border of Beauregard Parish. Reynolds received 1,025 votes in DeRidder and 6 from Ver…See the Story

Louisiana lawmakers reject all but one carbon capture bill - American Press

57% Center coverage: 7 sources
By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square Legislators rejected seven bills on Tuesday that would have greatly hindered the development of carbon capture and sequestration, a major blow to Louisiana constituents concerned about eminent domain and CO2 leaks. Only one bill moved through the House Natural Resources Committee. Senate Bill 73, from Sen. Mike Reese, R-Beauregard, passed without objection. The bill requires the commissioner of conservation …Climate Change · LouisianaSee the Story

Fight over insurance costs to hit House floor - American Press

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By Avery Sams | LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry and Louisiana insurance commissioner Tim Temple are at odds over how to fix the state’s insurance cost crisis–one of the most important issues being debated in the 2025 legislative session. Tensions have been high as the two men have held competing news conferences and took turns testifying before a House committee, and the fight could hit the House floor as early as …Lake Charles · Lake CharlesSee the Story

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