DeRidder News

Ashley Elizabeth Dupuis and Markus Tonu Rooneem were united in marriage on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at Saint Bernard Catholic Church in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana.

Associated Press - July 11, 2008 7:04 PM ET NEW ORLEANS - More than 50 private schools will be offering roughly 1,500 spots for New Orleans school children who qualify for state-paid tuition under a program ...

Kaytlin Rogers has enjoyed competing in an air-conditioned arena for the past three years.

DERIDDER, La. - A Dry Creek man accused of fatally shooting his father and wounding his mother will stand trial on September 15.

Every once in a while, a facility is so good it makes others sit up and take notice.

The DeRidder downtown is a rich part of the city's history, but lately, it's become neglected.

Law enforcement officers accuse a 42 year old man of indecent behavior with teenagers.

Sheriff Sam Craft reports that at approximately 03:30 6/04/2008 The Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office received a 911 call from a residence on Eagle Nest Drive in Rosepine, La.

You may have seen Dextria Sapp before. You may remember her as Miss Black Louisiana U.S. 2005 or Miss Black U.S. 2005 or as Miss Fitness Louisiana 2003.

At least five and possibly six tornadoes touched down in Acadiana last Thursday in what the National Weather Service describes as "one of the most widespread severe weather events across southwest Louisiana and ...

“The old Baptist Hospital, yes sir I remember it well”

It's been 105 years since the hospital on Third and Scott opened its doors for business. via The Baptist Message

MeadWestvaco Corporation Specialty Chemicals and Chemserve today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to establish an equal partnership in the joint venture Resitec Industria Quimica Ltda. via Business Wire

“While we're seeing challenges on input cost pressures, the pricing in our mix of products has been improving significantly”

Boise Inc. executives tried to reassure investors during a Monday earnings conference call that increasing raw material costs won't sink the new company. via The Birmingham News

BOISE, Idaho, May 5 /CNW/ -- Boise Inc. today reported financial results for first quarter 2008, its first reporting period since completing the acquisition of the packaging and paper assets of Boise Cascade, ... via Canada NewsWire

Forgive Eunice High coach Scott Phillips if his head is still spinning a little bit. via Daily World

A $200,000 Powerball ticket was sold in Deridder for Saturday night's game. The Powerball, Louisiana Lotto and Easy 5 jackpots went untouched. via KATC-TV Lafayette

“His aunt asked him why he signed up for a third deployment. He told her, 'To save my country.' He was a very fine child”

Parish loses fifth soldier in Iraq war St. Landry Parish soldier Joseph "Little Joe" Richard has paid the ultimate price, giving his life for his country in combat in Iraq Sunday. via Daily World

DeRidder man held on kidnapping, robbery charges Beauregard Parish Sheriffs deputies arrested Lonnie Joe Jordan OF DeRidder yesterday on charges that he broke into a mans home, robbed him at knife point and ... via KALB-TV Alexandria

Fort Polk's Officers' Spouses' Club's largest fund-raiser of the year, "Lights, Camera, Auction - Louisiana Style!" is almost here. via KALB-TV Alexandria

James Richardson 46 years of age 6012 S. 4th Street Merryville, LA Arrested: February 25, 2008 at approximately 8:00 PM at his residence Charges: Possession of Methamphetamine Production of Methamphetamine - ... via KALB-TV Alexandria