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DeRidder artists to show work at Gallery One Ellleven
By Emily Burleigh From March 28 until April 27, the art of select artists from RealARt DeRidder will be exhibited in Gallery One Ellleven, 111 S. 3rd St. in Leesville. The arts community in West Central Louisiana is vast, including “community orchestras, jazz ensembles, visual artist studios, school theater productions, bluegrass bands, singer/songwriters, quilters and […]
Carver Elementary recognizes third nine weeks banner, honor roll scholars
Carver Elementary School has announced its third nine weeks banner roll and honor roll students. They are: 2nd Grade Banner Roll: Anderson Morocc Keronn, Archield Addyson Brielle, Ashworth Randy Dekayne, Boyce Payton Kinsley, Broussard Cameron Wesley, Chacon Picado Jelaina Edelle, Colon Camila Bre, Cooper Janiya Evette, Crochet Paisley Rae, Dunbar Caleb Martin, Garcia Perez Herardo […]
Guilty verdict in Beauregard homicide
Tyler N. Derochowski was convicted Friday on the charge of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Ashley Fish on April 7, 2022, in Beauregard Parish. Sentencing will be scheduled by the court at a later date. The mandatory sentence is life imprisonment at hard labor without benefit of parole. “This case is extremely tragic,” District Attorney […]
Senate passes Kennedy bill to protect hydropower projects
The Senate passed legislation from U.S. Sens. John Kennedy and Bill Cassidy, both Louisiana Republicans, that would protect two hydropower construction projects in the J. Bennett Johnston Waterway on Louisiana’s Red River. “Hydropower is an important part of our all-of-the-above energy policy, and these projects would bring construction jobs to our state. It would be […]
DeRidder High alumni inducted into Hall of Fame
By Emily Burleigh DeRidder High School class of 1981 alumni Bonita Branch Johnson was inducted into the Louisiana High School Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame last Friday with her family members by her side. Johnson participated in DeRidder basketball and track throughout her high school career, which was exemplary. She played guard and averaged […]
Teacher D’Antoinette ‘Dee’ Jackson: ‘We must educate, encourage and elevate every student’
By Emily Burleigh D’Antoinette “Dee” Jackson, 41, loves math. She wants others to love it, too. She is an eighth-grade math teacher at Lake Charles Charter Academy. The subject has always been her favorite because of the expansive applications mathematics has. “Math is fun and it helps us develop problem solving skills that can extend […]
New DeRidder Elementary will be for second, third and fourth grade
By Emily Burleigh Second-, third- and fourth-grade students will attend the new DeRidder Elementary School in the 2024-25 school year. The Beauregard Parish School Board unanimously agreed to assign those grades to the new campus and fifth and sixth grade to Pine Wood Elementary school. The construction of DeRidder Elementary School was approved in a […]
Extended ballot deadline for BECi
By Emily Burleigh The annual Beauregard Electic Co-op Board of Directors Election will continue with an extended ballot deadline of Tuesday, April 2. The Credentials and Election Committee, composed of eight members, unanimously “affirmed its vote to move forward” with the election at the committee meeting on Monday, March 11, according to a release. Last […]
North Calcasieu, South Beauregard could be area’s home to first CO2 injection wells
By Rita LeBleu Acreage In North Calcasieu and South Beauregard could become home to some of the first Class VI CO2 injection wells in the area for permanently storing industrial carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions underground. Above the ground, on the 20,000-acre tract, the pine trees will do the same thing – sequester CO2 – as […]
Beauregard school lunch menus March 18-22
The following menus for March 18-22 for area schools have been submitted by supervisors of food services. Menus are subject to change. Lunch MONDAY: Cheeseburger, waffle fries, sandwich salad cup, peach or apple crisp. TUESDAY: Beef burrito, red beans, Spanish rice, taco salad cup, pears. WEDNESDAY: Chicken spaghetti, green beans, corn, peaches, bread stick. THURSDAY: […]
La. Guard soldiers head to Texas border
By Staff Sgt. Noshoba Davis | Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office PINEVILLE – Following a request from the state of Texas and with the approval of the Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, the Louisiana National Guard’s 2nd Squadron, 108th Cavalry Regiment, 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, mobilized 50 Soldiers to the Texas border in support […]
Teacher Martha Dalton has ‘the honor’ of preparing her students for their next steps in life
By Emily Burleigh Lake Charles College Prep teacher Martha Dalton, 57, enjoys working with high school students because she has the honor of preparing them for the next step in their lives and guiding them into adulthood. Education helps to prepare the future workforce for the community, she said. As a math teacher, she is […]
WEATHER WATCH: Stormy weekend in forecast
A stormy weekend is in Southwest Louisiana’s forecast with up to 3 inches of rainfall possible. The National Weather Service’s Lake Charles office said there is a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms most of Friday. Storm Warning Coordinator Doug Cramer said a cold front is moving into the area on Friday and is expected to […]
Cunningham family makes legacy donation to Beauregard Museum
By Elona Weston The Cunningham family, longtime owners of Champion’s Jewelry, have made a legacy donation to the Beauregard Museum in the form of antique display cases from the family’s original store. Champion’s, owned by John and Karen Cunningham, closed its doors in 2023 after 103 years in business in DeRidder. John’s grandparents, John Franklin […]
On Campus: Beauregard students recognized for achievements
Local students earn degrees FAYETTE, Iowa — Three DeRidder students were among graduates recognized recently during commencement ceremonies at Upper Iowa University. They are McCary Coleman, Regina Edwards and Louis Levesque. Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, nonprofit university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs to roughly 5,500 students-nationally and internationally-at its […]
Conviction stands for brother involved in newspaper carrier attack
The eight-year sentence for a DeRidder man convicted for his role in an attack on a newspaper carrier representing the American Press has been upheld, but his case will be moved back to trial court for the establishment of a payment plan for his court costs and fees. Jurors unanimously found Dillon Mathew James guilty […]
WEATHER WATCH: Severe storms in Friday’s forecast
Southwest Louisiana is under a slight risk for severe storms — including damaging winds, large hail and possibly a few tornadoes — most of the day Friday. Wind gusts could reach as high as 60 mph, according to the National Weather Service’s Lake Charles office. “Some good news in that rainfall amounts have decreased and […]
‘Disney’ artist coming to Beauregard Museum
Special to the Beauregard News Former Walt Disney World artist Keith Donaldson will be at the Beauregard Museum in DeRidder from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. today, cutting custom silhouettes for children and adults. Appointments are required to secure a spot by calling 337-463-8148 or in-person at Beauregard Museum, 120 South Washington St. Silhouettes will […]
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