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Leesville OKs Street Rehabilitation Project contract - Leesville Leader

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Leesville OKs Street Rehabilitation Project contract - Leesville Leader

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By Ashlyn Little The Leesville City Council approved the notice of award of contract to APECK Construction, LLC for the 2025 Street Rehabilitation Project at the Monday meeting. The city also approved for the city of Leesville to adopt a revised version of municipal airport hangar lease agreement. The city approved to seek bids to remove concrete from the leisure pool located at the recreation complex. Councilman at Large Phillip Hunt spoke on h…Read Article

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 · Leesville See the Story

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

Ethan Frey Fell Into Jay Johnson’s Lap, And The Coach Never Even Had To Go To Rosepine

GLENN GUILBEAU, Tiger Rag Editor There have not been a lot of LSU athletes from Rosepine, Louisiana – a former lumber hub of about 2,000 people that is an hour north of Lake Charles. “I [...] The post Ethan Frey Fell Into Jay Johnson’s Lap, And The Coach Never Even Had To Go To Rosepine appeared first on Tiger Rag.LSU · Rosepine Read Article

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

Agents cite two subjects for hunting turkeys over bait in Vernon Parish - Louisiana Sportsman

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two subjects for alleged turkey hunting violations in Vernon Parish on April 12. Agents cited Ashley Bass, 45, of Lake Charles, and Charles Bass, 66, of Pitkin, for hunting turkeys over a baited area. On March 27, agents on patrol near Pitkin located and documented numerous feeders actively throwing whole kernel corn and birdseed with a turkey hunting blind about 200 yards a…Vernon Parish · Vernon Parish 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

Another Louisiana School District Moving to Four-Day School Week

Public school students in Vernon Parish will only be going to school for four days a week starting next school year. Continue reading…Vernon Parish · Vernon Parish See the Story