🌱 Leesville angler accused of faking trophy catch for free replica
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In today's newsletter:
- Leesville angler accused of faking trophy catch for free replica
- How will a delayed superintendent search affect Vernon Parish schools?
- Leesville mother jailed after deputies find three young children home alone
Also on today's calendar: Mobile Branch: Leesville Elderly Apartments and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Warm; breezy in the morning, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Cloudy, a t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 82, low: 51.
- Sunday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 75 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Jeane arrested for allegedly defrauding TBLA's lunker bass replica program (sabinetoday.com) — A Leesville man was arrested after wildlife agents said he falsely claimed a big bass caught on Vernon Lake was from Toledo Bend to qualify for a free replica through the Lunker Bass Program. Investigators matched the fish’s distinctive tail and his clothing from a patrol encounter to a later social media post, leading to attempted theft and forgery charges. 
• VPSB votes to extend, expand search for next superintendent. (theleesvilleleader.com) — Leesville-area families should know the Vernon Parish School Board has extended its search for a new superintendent by 30 days after receiving only one application so far. The move aims to attract more candidates before longtime superintendent James Williams retires, as seven board seats also turn over at year’s end, setting up major leadership changes for local schools.
• Mom accused of leaving children at home while she visited bar (americanpress.com) — Leesville residents should know that a 28-year-old local woman was arrested after deputies say her three young children were found home alone late at night in a Vernon Parish residence. Authorities report the children, ages 2, 3, and 6, were discovered unsupervised, and the mother later admitted she had gone to a bar. The children are now in protective custody.
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Upcoming Events in
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Mobile Branch: Leesville Elderly Apartments
Vernon Parish Library, 1401 Nolan Trace, Leesville
10:30 am
Monday April 20
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Other local events
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Keep Louisiana Beautiful Art & Essay Awards Night
Leesville, LA Calendar Leesville, LA 71446
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Backyard Beats 2026: A Spring Concert Series
Leesville, LA Calendar , Texas Street , Leesville
6:00 pm -
Mobile Branch: Leesville Elderly Apartments
Vernon Parish Library , 1401 Nolan Trace , Leesville
10:30 am -
TOPS (Taking off pounds sensibly)
Vernon Parish Library , 1401 Nolan Trace , Leesville
4:30 pm -
Mobile Branch: Leesville Elderly Apartments
Vernon Parish Library , 1401 Nolan Trace , Leesville
10:30 am
Tuesday April 21
Friday April 24
Monday April 27
Thursday May 7
Monday May 11
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Brian Winfield
Sarges Bar n Grill , 11497 Lake Charles Hwy , Leesville
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Mobile Branch: Kurthwood Store, 1120 La. Hwy. 117
Vernon Parish Library , 1401 Nolan Trace , Leesville
9:00 am -
Sew Crazy Quilters
Vernon Parish Library , 1401 Nolan Trace , Leesville
6:00 pm -
Mobile Branch: New Llano Senior Apartments
Vernon Parish Library , 1401 Nolan Trace , Leesville
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Mobile Branch: Tidbits, 10535 La. Hwy. 111
Vernon Parish Library , 1401 Nolan Trace , Leesville
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2026 Beauregard Watermelon Festival
Beauregard Parish Fair Grounds , 506 West Dr , DeRidder
5:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Monday April 27
Tuesday April 28
Thursday April 30
Tuesday May 5
Thursday May 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lowe's posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Leesville. Apply here.
- Freedom Behavioral posted a job opening for Clinical Social Service Director in Leesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Leesville here.
🗞 Nearby News
DeRidder
- Beauregard Police Jury outlaws unmuffled braking in portions of parish (beauregardnews.com)
- Louisiana Main Street Offering Grant Opportunity (tncontentexchange.com)
- Bossier Parish Youth Hunter Named Best in Louisiana (710keel.com)
Boyce
- Deputies searching for arrestee who escaped custody (tncontentexchange.com)
- Notice of Death – April 16, 2026 (rapidesparishjournal.com)
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