Mayor Rick Allen administered the oath of office to the newly elected 2026 officers of the Mayor’s Women’s Commission during the group’s annual Christmas party on December 8 at Joe’s Italian Restaurant.

The newly installed officers are Jessica Herring, president; Keyawona Dixon, vice president; Glenda Jarrell, secretary; and Joy Cryer, treasurer.

The holiday gathering also served as the commission’s December meeting, allowing members to celebrate the season while officially welcoming the incoming leadership for the new year. Mayor Allen congratulated the new officers and thanked the commission for its continued dedication to community service, advocacy, and beautification efforts in the City of Leesville.