DeRidder News

With a talented, veteran group returning in 2014, the Texas A&M Aggies could produce one of the most improved defensive back groups in the country next year, and the group could turn out to be the best in the SEC West.

Fort Polk Progress will hold a press conference at 5:15 p.m. today in the War Memorial Civic Center, 250 W. Seventh St. in DeRidder, concerning potential reduction of troops at Fort Polk.

An accident between an 18-wheeler and a train been cleared, after causing a closure of US 190 near Seth Cole Road in DeRidder, state police said.

Central Louisiana would experience significant adverse effects from a downsizing at Fort Polk, Army officials acknowledge in a recent report detailing proposed cuts at several installations.

<![CDATA[DERIDDER, La. -- The city of DeRidder is planning a Fourth of July celebration on Friday. City officials say events will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. in the downtown area at the Amerisafe Pavilion. The city will provide free hamburgers, hot dogs and slices of watermelon. Drinks will be sold for $1. Activities for adult and children are planned and the celebration will conclude with a fireworks display over Washington Avenue. The festivities are being done in partnership with Grace Church. More information is available by calling City Hall at (337) 462-8900

A two-vehicle accident occurred Thursday afternoon on La 8 near Hwy 171 in Leesville, La., leaving one woman dead and five others injured.

June 26, 1954 Sentencing: Ed Carroll, 35, of DeRidder got a life sentence Friday.

It's a plea for help. The Humane Society of West Louisiana could close its doors with more than 150 animals still in need of a home.