The Kiwanis Club of Leesville wrapped up the school year with its annual Terrific Kids Celebration at Leesville Municipal Park, recognizing students for character development and positive behavior.
Students participating in the program enjoyed activities including miniature golf using earned vouchers, time on the splash pad, and a pizza lunch provided during the event.
Two students were awarded bicycles during the celebration: Vivian Garcia from Parkway Elementary School and Sebastian McKee from West Leesville Elementary School.
The Terrific Kids program is a student recognition initiative that emphasizes traits such as Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive, and Capable, with a focus on building self-esteem and perseverance.
Organizers thanked the City of Leesville for providing miniature golf vouchers, Domino’s of Leesville for the pizza, and families who attended and supported students despite the warm weather.
The Rosepine Track & Field team earned a regional title at the LHSAA Region II-2A Championships, winning the 4×800 meter relay.
The championship relay team included Hayley Calcote, Caroline Moss, Elizabeth Woodard, and Case James, who combined efforts to secure the top finish in their event.
For some reason, ever since someone came up with the concept of competition, man has always looked for a way to gain a competitive edge — even if it means cheating!
In any contest, there are rules and just like records, some feel that rules are made to be broken. Today, we are going to look at some of the worst bass tournament cheaters to ever wet a hook, and how these incidents should be handled.
Years ago, an angler got caught cheating on Lake of the Pines in a bass tournament called the “KYKX Big Bass Splash.” In one tournament when the polygraph examiner questioned if the catch was legit, he was unsure on whether to pass or fail the guy. So, the tournament director decided to award him the victory despite questions surrounding his catch.
The following year, the same angler was in position to win again but this time the polygraph examiner failed him. Then a man came forward and told the tournament director how and where this angler was getting his fish.
He was pulling his bass out of a basket under a dock just before weigh-in. Convicted of fraud, this guy paid a price with a prison sentence and a heavy fine.
Then there is the story of Elro McNeil who, in 1983, tried to weigh-in a bass that he purchased from Florida. It was rejected, but the bass was then frozen and thawed at his Louisiana home before being turned over to another angler for weigh-in at a Tyler, Texas tournament.
The saddest part of this story was that one of the anglers involved in this elaborate scheme was found shot dead at his favorite fishing hole. At first it was considered a murder, but it was later ruled a suicide.
What may be the best cheating scheme ever was orchestrated by Japanese angler, Yuming Gao, a few weeks ago during a Bassmaster Open. This dude took cheating to another level as he was placing air tags inside other angler’s bass boats so he could track them and learn where they were catching their fish.
The one thing I’ve learned over my many years of seeing guys that cheat in bass tournaments is, most of the time, it wasn’t about the money they could win, but more about their ego and wanting to be recognized as one of the best bass fishermen in their region.
As an angler, the only thing you have is your name. Once you cheat and get caught, not only is your fishing career over, but you’ve now lost the reputation you had as a person.
All anglers want to be recognized as one of the best, especially on whatever tournament trail they are fishing. But for some, the need to cheat can be so strong that no matter what the consequences are they just can’t stand winning the right way. I guess they think they won’t get caught… until they do.
Here’s the deal; if you’re an angler looking to bend the rules in order to gain a competitive advantage, you’re already a loser! You have no place in tournament bass fishing, and I hope the next time you decide to cheat, the hands of justice come down on you with both prison time and a hefty fine, along with a lifetime ban from all fishing tournaments.
By: Jason Pugh, Associate Athletic Director for External Relations
NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State athletic department and Rhodes Properties and Development have partnered to create a unique opportunity for fans and supporters of Demon athletics.
The two entities have combined to present the 2026 Rhodes Properties and Development Demon Dream Home giveaway – a raffle that will see the winner collect a brand-new Rhodes-built home in the Hidden Oak subdivision in Natchitoches, located along Louisiana Highway 3191.
Raffle tickets will be sold for $100 each beginning May 4 and can be purchased through Northwestern athletes or online through www.NSUDemons.com. The live drawing will take place Nov. 6 at Riverside Reserve in Natchitoches with additional prizes awarded at the event.
Proceeds from the raffle will go toward the Northwestern athletic department in support of its student-athletes.
“Working hand-in-hand with Rhodes Properties and Development to bring the Demon Dream Home to life was an easy decision,” Director of Athletics Kevin Bostian said. “Their support of Northwestern State athletics never has been in question, but it has reached another level with this partnership. We are far beyond grateful for Rhodes Properties and Development for their input and expertise in this process.”
The home, valued at $265,000, is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom, 1,450-square foot heated building in one of Natchitoches’ newest subdivisions that Rhodes Properties and Development and Rhodes Realty began developing in early 2026. Hidden Oak subdivision is located near Sibley Lake, west of Louisiana Highway 1 in Natchitoches.
“We at Rhodes Properties and Development, alongside Rhodes Realty, understand the importance of the Northwestern State athletic program to the Natchitoches community,” Rhodes Properties and Development owners and operators James and Justin Rhodes said. “We believe in the vision of Northwestern State athletics and where it is going. We presented this opportunity to Kevin as our way to support nearly 400 student-athletes as well as the coaches and staff members with whom we have developed relationships. The vendors who will help us bring this home to life share that same vision. Being involved in all facets of this project allows us to continue to demonstrate our commitment to Northwestern State and Natchitoches.”
It’s 2026, and they’ve put AI inside everything from your toaster to your toothbrush. Now, a local genius claims to have optimized the highway driving experience. Our advice? If the app gives you the option to ‘Cancel,’ hit it before it hits your windshield.
If you’ve ever had so much earwax that you started wondering whether your head was secretly manufacturing candles for a side hustle, then friend, you are in good company. Recently I found myself in that exact predicament—both ears so clogged that even Granny’s Home Remedy (which usually involves olive oil, prayer, and a level of confidence not supported by medical science) didn’t make a dent. My hearing was so bad I kept asking people to repeat themselves, and they kept repeating themselves louder, and eventually everyone was shouting like we were reenacting the Battle of Jericho.
Finally, I surrendered and went to an ENT. The procedure was swift, humbling, and—let’s be honest—deeply satisfying. Suddenly the world was crisp again. Birds chirped. Paper rustled. I could hear my own footsteps.
But as I walked out of the office, ears squeakyclean and ego slightly bruised, I wondered: if our physical ears can get that stopped up, what about our spiritual ones?
Jesus once said, “People have eyes but do not see, and ears but do not hear.” I used to think He was being poetic. Now I think He may have been talking about spiritual cerumen—holy earwax, if you will.
Earwax doesn’t show up all at once. It builds slowly, quietly, sneakily—like dust bunnies or church committee meetings. One day you’re hearing fine, and the next you’re saying “Huh?” so often people think it’s your new spiritual gift.
Spiritual wax works the same way.
A little pride here.
A little resentment there.
A dash of busyness, a sprinkle of distraction, a generous scoop of “I’ll pray later.”
Before long, the still, small voice of God sounds like it’s coming from the bottom of a well. And just like physical wax, spiritual wax is rarely solved by home remedies. We try:
The Cotton Swab Method: “I’ll fix this myself.”
The Essential Oil Method: “I bought something expensive; surely that counts as spiritual growth.”
The Denial Method: “I’m fine. Everyone else is mumbling.”
But none of these clear the blockage. They just push it deeper.
After my ENT adventure, I learned that the best ear hygiene is simple: keep things clear, avoid sticking junk in there, and let the ear do what it was designed to do.
Spiritually, the same principles apply.
1. Stop sticking things in your ears. You know the things—noise, hurry, outrage, comparison, doomscrolling, and the occasional YouTube prophet who predicted the end of the world last Tuesday. None of these help you hear God.
2. Let the Spirit do the cleaning. Just as the ear naturally moves wax outward, the Holy Spirit gently brings our blockages to the surface—if we give Him space. Prayer, silence, Scripture, worship: these are the warm drops that soften the buildup.
3. Get professional help when needed. Sometimes the blockage is too deep for DIY spirituality. That’s when we need pastors, counselors, trusted friends, or a good old-fashioned cometoJesus moment.
When the ENT finished, I was amazed at how loud the world was. I had forgotten what clarity sounded like.
When God clears our spiritual ears, the same thing happens. Suddenly Scripture speaks. Prayer feels alive. Worship vibrates in the bones. Conviction is gentle but unmistakable. And the voice of God—steady, loving, persistent—sounds like it’s been waiting patiently the whole time.
Maybe Jesus wasn’t scolding when He said people had ears but didn’t hear. Maybe He was diagnosing. Maybe He was inviting us to the Great Physician’s office for a little spiritual irrigation. And who knows—maybe when our ears are finally clear, we’ll hear Him say, “Welcome back. I’ve been talking to you this whole time.”
“When a mother realizes her child is watching history unfold in real time—and feeling afraid—she faces a question no parent is ever quite prepared to answer: how do you explain a frightening world without making it feel even more dangerous?”
Peace River K9 Search and Rescue is a non-profit corporation located in Englewood, Florida, dedicated to providing a professional highly trained search and rescue team for the rapid, effective, and safe return of lost or missing persons. PRSR uses every tool available to them to find people including but not limited to human searchers, tracking dogs, boats, jet skis, helicopters, remote control airplanes, and drones.
Since 2016, Michael Hadsell has worked as a forensic diver for PRSR. When not on a rescue mission, Michael trains dogs how to sniff out humans. Michael and the other K-9 searchers know that the major drawback for searches with dogs is that they lose the scent trail at the water’s edge. From there, search and rescue divers don scuba equipment and continue the underwater search by sight and, in murky water, by feel. Then, Michael began training a four-month-old pup named Splash. As the name implies, Splash loves the water. He seems to feel most comfortable when in the water. Unlike the other dogs used by the PRSR, Splash’s unique senses allow him to, as Michael described it, “‘taste’ the bubbles in the water for a human scent.” Splash spent about three months on scent training following months of conditioning and other training such as deployments from land and boat, and with Michael in the water and with Michael remaining on land.
When Michael and his team begin a search, they use their K-9 dogs to track a scent to the water’s edge. Once a dog alerts on a spot, Michael unleashes Splash at that location. Splash swims around, blows bubbles, and then tastes the bubbles. He continues this bubble tasting routine always in search of a stronger scent which can lead him to the source, usually the remains of a missing person. Once he finds the source, he alerts by making a squeaking sound. Then, he leads divers to the location. As of February of 2026, Splash has been deployed on 27 missions nationwide and has had six confirmed finds. Now two years old, Splash has grown from a pup to an adult dog, but he is different than the dogs you and I keep as pets. This dog named Splash is a full grown Asian small-clawed otter.
April 29 has served as the backdrop for events ranging from historic weddings to moments of unrest, each leaving a lasting imprint on society.
One of the most widely recognized events tied to this date occurred in 2011, when Prince William married Catherine Middleton in a ceremony watched by millions around the world. The royal wedding was seen as a modernizing moment for the British monarchy, blending tradition with contemporary appeal and capturing global attention.
April 29 is also remembered for the 1992 Los Angeles riots, which erupted following the acquittal of police officers involved in the beating of Rodney King. The unrest lasted several days, resulting in widespread damage, injuries, and loss of life. The riots highlighted deep racial and economic tensions in the United States and prompted ongoing discussions about policing and justice.
In wartime history, April 29, 1945, marked the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp by Allied forces during World War II. The discovery of the camp’s conditions exposed the full extent of atrocities committed during the Holocaust and became a pivotal moment in documenting those crimes.
The date also carries significance in technological progress. In 2004, the final Oldsmobile rolled off the assembly line, marking the end of one of America’s oldest automobile brands and symbolizing shifts within the auto industry.
From celebration to conflict and remembrance, April 29 reflects the wide spectrum of human experience, illustrating how a single date can hold moments of joy, tragedy, and transformation.
Mary Blanche Perkins Wilson Service: Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11 am at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville
Gabriella Cornelia Taylor Arrangements TBA
Debra W Sicard Service: Friday, May 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
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Sheriff Sam Craft of the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office announces recent arrests made by VPSO.
April 21, 2026
Angelique Blood, age 44, of Leesville, was arrested and charged with one count of Disturbing the Peace / Drunkenness, one count of Simple Obstruction of a Highway, one count of Open Container, one count of Proper Equipment Required on Vehicles, and one count of No / Expired Motor Vehicle Inspection. Bond was set at $6,200. Blood remains in the VPSO jail.
Melvin Lovince Fitch, age 48, of Pitkin, was arrested and charged with one count of Simple Battery. Bond was set at $3,500. Fitch posted bond and was released.
April 22, 2026
John Compton, age 54, of Leesville, was arrested on an outstanding Bench Warrant for Probation Violation. Bond has not been set and Comptom remains in the VPSO jail.
George Washington Gross II, age 48, of Leesville, was arrested and charged with one count of Possession of a Schedule II Narcotic, one count of Turning Movements and Required Signals, and one count of Operating a Vehicle while License is Suspended. Bond was set at $11,970. Gross remains in the VPSO jail.
Bobby Ray Stolzle, age 48, of DeRidder, was arrested and charged with one count of Theft. Stolzle was also arrested on a Bench Warrant for Probation Violation. Bond was set at $5,000. Stolzle remains in the VPSO jail.
APril 23, 2026
Fracheska Martel, age 19, of Leesville, was arrested and charged with one count of Domestic Abuse Battery. Bond was set at $10,000. Martel remains in the VPSO jail.
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Leaders from Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital conducted regional healthcare engagements April 23 with the Alexandria VA Health Care System and Longleaf Hospital to enhance coordination and improve access to behavioral health services.
Discussions focused on strengthening continuity of care for Soldiers, families, retirees and other eligible beneficiaries, as well as expanding awareness of available resources. Key topics included inpatient and outpatient mental health services, referral pathways, patient movement and opportunities to improve the overall patient experience.
Officials said the effort reflects the Defense Health Agency commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare while maintaining medically ready forces and families.
BJACH leaders emphasized the importance of continued collaboration with regional healthcare providers, noting that strong partnerships help ensure patients receive timely and appropriate care while supporting the overall readiness of the Fort Polk community.
The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce hosted a Business Insurance 101 workshop, bringing together local business owners and community members for an educational session focused on strengthening and protecting businesses.
The chamber recognized Reba Phelps of BOM Financial Services for leading the workshop and providing insight into insurance topics relevant to small businesses.
The event was cohosted in partnership with Northwestern State University, with support from representatives on both the Natchitoches and Fort Polk campuses. Organizers also acknowledged the chamber’s Red Vest Ambassadors for their role in coordinating the event.
Officials said the workshop reflects the chamber’s ongoing efforts to support local businesses and provide opportunities for professional development across Leesville and the surrounding area.
Leesville-area patients now have greater access to advanced cancer care through Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, Louisiana’s largest cancer care organization, with Vernon Oncology Clinic becoming part of the statewide network. Now operating under the Mary Bird Perkins name at 1000 N. 5th St., the clinic expands local access to medical oncology, lab services and infusion therapy—bringing high-quality, coordinated care closer to home. This addition, alongside the Cancer Center’s established presence in Alexandria, represents a continued investment in Central Louisiana and reinforces its commitment to improving access to care for patients in rural communities across the state and Southwest Mississippi.
Kanchan Upadhyay, MD, medical oncologist, will continue to see patients at this location. Patients can expect a seamless transition, with the Cancer Center maintaining the compassionate, patient-centered care they have come to expect. Supporting Upadhyay and his staff will be Jenny Anderson, MHA, BSN, RN, CCM, administrator and Samantha DeWitt, regional manager of community engagement and philanthropy.
“Through Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, the Leesville community and residents from across the region will have access to high-quality cancer care close to home,” said Anderson. “Dr. Upadhyay is well-known and trusted in this community. Our integration with Vernon Oncology Clinic allows us to build on this foundation. We will bring together the personalized care provided at Vernon with the additional resources and support of Mary Bird Perkins. Patients will now benefit from a broad network of oncology specialists, an integrated approach to care and greater involvement in clinical research.”
Upadhyay has been in practice since 2002, providing internal medicine, hematology and medical oncology services.
Mary Bird Perkins plans to expand the clinic’s services to include an array of supportive care and early detection services to more comprehensively meet the cancer care needs of the community.
Learn more about Mary Bird Perkins in Leesville by visiting marybird.org.
Ed Orgeron (left), in the spring after he took over as LSU’s football coach, visited his alma mater Northwestern State for a 2017 event and reunited with Sam Goodwin, his college coach who gave Orgeron his start in coaching in 1984. (Photo courtesy NSU Athletics)
By DOUG IRELAND, Journal Sports
Former LSU football coach Ed Orgeron, who played his senior season for Sam Goodwin then began his coaching career on Goodwin’s Northwestern State staff, is among speakers honoring the late coach Saturday morning at 10 in NSU’s Turpin Stadium.
The memorial service is open to anyone. Casual attire is welcomed, with NSU fans encouraged to wear football game day gear. Entrance is through the stadium’s west (press box) side.
Three of Goodwin’s greatest players – future NFL veterans Kevin Lewis and Marcus Spears, both of whom had no other college offers – and record-breaking quarterback Brad Laird are also on the roster of speakers.
Former NSU assistant coaches Dr. Fitz Hill, later a head coach at San Jose State, and Bradley Dale Peveto, who became head coach at Northwestern from 2009-12, will also talk about Goodwin.
His granddaughter Jaycee Goodwin, who last year completed her college softball career at Georgia State, will share her thoughts. She now is on the administrative staff at the University of Georgia.
Shreveport state Senator Rick Edmonds, a close Goodwin friend, will speak. Former state Senator Gerald Long, who with his late wife Rose was the longtime Fellowship of Christian Athletes huddle leader at Northwestern during Goodwin’s 17 seasons, will offer an invocation.
Resolutions from Congressman Cleo Fields, and the state houses in Louisiana and Arkansas, will be presented. Goodwin won five state championships in nine years as head coach in the 1970s at Little Rock-Parkview High School, and also was an assistant coach on Lou Holtz’ Arkansas staff for two seasons.
Goodwin passed away at home March 20 at age 82 after a brief illness.
The celebration of Goodwin’s life will lead into the annual Joe Delaney Bowl spring game that caps Northwestern’s spring practice. Goodwin launched the Delaney Bowl tradition and also inaugurated the Joe Delaney Memorial Leadership Awards for permanent team captains after Delaney’s heroic drowning death in 1983.
Following Saturday’s Delaney Bowl, the Demon Brothers Booster Club, an association of former players, most who played for Goodwin, are hosting the Crawfest festival and music show on the NSU practice fields. Tickets are available at the DemonBrothers.org website.
Goodwin won a school-record 102 games in 17 seasons at the helm of the Demon program, turning it into a perennial Southland Conference championship contender while setting the Southland Conference wins record.
A Pineville native, Goodwin led the Demons to four conference championships – the 1984 Gulf Star crown and the 1988, 1997 and 1998 Southland titles. He twice was named Southland Conference Coach of the Year.
His 1998 Demon team reached the FCS semifinals where it fell to eventual national champion UMass. That 1998 team equaled the school single-season record of 11 wins and featured four of the 22 All-Americans Goodwin coached at Northwestern.
His 1988 squad advanced to the FCS quarterfinals and is the only Northwestern team to go unbeaten in Southland play. That season, Goodwin’s “Road Warriors” picked up five straight conference or playoff wins away from Turpin Stadium, including a regular-season-ending 20-17 victory at Stephen F. Austin, which had previously been ranked No. 1 in the nation. Two weeks ahead of the win at SFA, the Demons took down another top-ranked team, North Texas, on the road.
In addition to the 20 on-field All-Americans he produced, Goodwin also coached two Academic All-Americans, a National Football Foundation Scholar-Athletes, 42 first-team All-Southland Conference selections and 38 players who reached the NFL – several whose only Division I scholarship offer was from Goodwin.
Goodwin earned induction into the N-Club Hall of Fame – the highest honor the university awards to student-athletes and athletic staff members – in 1999, a year after his alma mater, Henderson State, enshrined him in its athletic hall of fame. He was a NAIA All-America lineman for the Reddies and a three-time Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference discus champion who served 10 years as the HSU athletics director after retiring from Northwestern in June 2000.
He was inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame and the Southland Conference’s Hall of Honor in 2007. Two years ago, he was presented the “Contributions to Amateur Football Award” by the S.M. McNaughton Chapter of the National Football Foundation encompassing north Louisiana.
Complimentary bottled water will be available for those seated in the west stands at Turpin Stadium. The Goodwin family and speakers will greet well-wishers after the service at the south end of the field, next to the Jack Clayton Plaza.
Orgeron became one of the country’s top recruiters in major college football, served as interim head coach at USC, and after being promoted out of the same role in Baton Rouge following the 2016 season, led LSU to the 2019 national championship in an historic unbeaten run. His senior season at Northwestern, 1983, was Goodwin’s first in Natchitoches.
The Kiwanis Club of Leesville recently honored students from Parkway Elementary School as Terrific Kids for the second and third nine weeks.
Kiwanian Peggy Vinson was on hand to recognize the students for their achievements.
Those recognized include Connor Ashford, Ashton Clarke, Quetzaly Pantaleon and Alaya Morris; Jayceon Dominquez, Olivia Chatha and Andrew Yapias; Marzela Laukhut, Taelynn Bright, Michael Torres and Carlos Roberts; Wesley Nash, Elizabeth Carlton, Brayden Drost and Sawyer Mosqueda; and Isiah Taylor, Gabriella Barnes and Joshua Jones.
Officials noted that Olive Chatha and Katelynn Allen were also selected but were not pictured.
The Terrific Kids program highlights students for their positive attitude, academic effort and good character.
Debra W Sicard Service: Friday, May 1 2026 at 6:00 PM at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
Phillip Lee James Service: Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 12 pm at the Labby Memorial Funeral Homes in DeRidder
Nolen Weldon Nolen was a quiet, simple man so his request was a private graveside service at Smyrna Cemetery at a later date.
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Sheriff Sam Craft of the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office announces recent arrests made by VPSO.
April 16, 2026
Amanda Brister Young, age 45, of Leesville, was arrested and charged with one count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and one count of Possession of a Schedule II Narcotic. Bond has not been set and Young remains in the VPSO jail.
Brianna Creed, age 31, of DeRidder, was arrested on an outstanding Bench Warrant. Bond has not been set and Creed remains in the VPSO jail.
Leroy Joseph Saxon, age 54, of DeRidder, was arrested and charged with one count of Disturbing the Peace / Drunkenness and one count of Resisting an Officer. Bond was set at $ 2162.00. Saxon remains in the VPSO jail.
April 17, 2026
Ronnie Gene Dauzat, age 51, of Hornbeck, was arrested and charged with one count of Switched Plates, one count of No Driver’s License on Person and one count of No Vehicle Insurance. Bond has not been set and Dauzat remains in the VPSO jail.
April 18, 2026
Tommy Wayne Gordy, age 44, of Hineston, was arrested and charged with one count of Stalking and one count of Criminal Trespass. Bond has not been set and Gordy remains in the VPSO jail.
April 19, 2026
Terry Wayne Cochran, age 63, of Anacoco, was arrested and charged with one count of Criminal Trespass and one count of Violation of a Protective Order. Bond has not been set and Cochran remains in the VPSO jail.
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The Vernon Parish Police Jury recognized the 2026 Division III Select State Basketball Champions, the Rosepine Lady Eagles, during a recent meeting.
Officials honored the team for capturing the state title and representing their school and community with a championship season.
The recognition highlighted the Lady Eagles’ achievement, dedication, and the pride they brought to Rosepine and Vernon Parish through their successful run.
