Squirrel and rabbit seasons opened as scheduled Saturday morning, Oct. 4, on the Kisatchie National Forest. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has verified that all hunting seasons will open and run as usual and are unaffected by the current federal government shutdown.

Recreation areas and campsites in the Kisatchie National Forest are also open and available for use by the public.

Visit the US Forest Service website for more information on hunting in the Kisatchie National Forest.

To purchase a hunting license, go to wlf.louisiana.gov/page/hunting-licenses-permits-tags.

For more information on squirrel and rabbit hunting in Louisiana, go to wlf.louisiana.gov/subhome/small-game or contact LDWF Small Game/Wild Turkey Program Manager Cody Cedotal at ccedotal@wlf.la.gov.

Most safety equipment on vehicles originated because of accidents. Underride bars, the safety device attached to the backs of semi-trucks and trailers, were the result of one such accident.

At around 1 a.m. on June 29, 1967, 40-year-old attorney Samuel “Sam” Brody; 20-year-old pre-law student Ronnie Harrison; 34-year-old Vera Jayne Palmer; three of Vera’s children: three-year-old Marie, six-year-old Zoltan, and eight-year-old Mickey Jr., along with their four dogs, left Biloxi, Mississippi, and began the 100-mile trip along US-90 to New Orleans. The three adults and two chihuahuas rode on front seat of the gray 1966 Buick Electra sedan, and the three children and two more chihuahuas slept in the back seat. At about 2:25 a.m., Ronnie drove the car along an extended straight stretch of the Chef Menteur Highway through the marsh which separated Lake Pontchartrain and the Gulf of Mexico. Mosquitoes have always plagued the marsh during the summertime, and New Orleans city employees sprayed insecticide fog from city trucks in the never-ending battle for control. These workers sprayed insecticide fog during the night to avoid the heavy daytime traffic because they had to travel at slow speeds along the two-lane highway.

Forty three-year-old Richard Rambo was driving an 18-wheeler in the same direction on Chef Menteur Highway some distance ahead of the gray Buick when he saw a white cloud emanating from the slow-driving fogging truck. Rather than depressing the brake pedal which would have illuminated the brake lights, Richard removed his foot from the accelerator pedal and the “jake brake” slowed the truck and trailer to about 30 miles per hour. In the car, which was traveling about 70 miles per hour, Ronnie failed to notice that the truck and trailer had slowed significantly. He never hit the brakes. The car drove under the rear of the trailer with such a tremendous impact that it peeled the top off of the sedan. The car stopped when its front end struck the back tires of the trailer. Ronnie, Sam, Vera, and the two chihuahuas in the front seat were killed instantly. Vera’s children and the two chihuahuas in the back seat were injured but ultimately survived.

In 1968, the year after the deadly crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration made it mandatory that all commercial trailers be equipped with large metal guards to prevent cars from driving under the rear of semi-trucks and trailers. Although technically called underride bars, the safety bars were nicknamed after Vera Jayne Palmer. You see, Vera Jayne Palmer was a famous actress, Playboy Playmate, and sex symbol of the 1950s and 60s. The world knows her by her married name, Jayne Mansfield. Because of the car crash that claimed her life, underride bars are commonly referred to as “Mansfield Bars.”

Sources:

1. The Shreveport Times, June 30, 1967, p.18.

2. Scott Armstrong, “The Dangers of Underride Truck Accidents, AKA Mansfield Bars,” February 14, 2025, https://albtriallawyers.com/the-dangers-of-underride-truck-accidents-aka-mansfield-bars/.

December 7, 1945 – October 6, 2025

Graveside services honoring the life of Alvin John Cooley will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at Hope Well Cemetery in Deridder, Louisiana. A visitation will be held at Jeane’s Funeral Service, 100 E. Union St., Leesville, Louisiana from 9:00-10:00 AM on Friday.

Alvin John Cooley was born on December 7, 1945, in Westlake, Louisiana to Osby and Rosa Lee Cooley. He passed away on October 6, 2025, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 79. Alvin was born and raised in the Westlake area. He worked for Calcasieu Parish on the road maintenance crew until his retirement. He loved the outdoors especially hunting and fishing. Alvin and his twin brother Calvin really enjoyed doing all night fishing trips together.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Bobbie Crow, Carol Jean Quincy, and Margie Senset, and brother, Nathan Eugene Cooley.

He is survived by his brother, Calvin and wife Sharon Cooley of Leesville, LA; niece, Felecia Cooley of Lake Charles, LA; special friend, Linda Larche of Anacoco, LA; and his numerous hunting buddies and extended family.

February 10, 1931 – October 5, 2025

Bernice Lorraine Hetrick Berry was born in Caldwell, Idaho on February 10, 1931, to Ira Marvin Hetrick and Laudena “Dena” Faye Shepard Hetrick. She went to be with Jesus on October 5, 2025, at the age of 94. Bernice grew up following her brothers around the farm and could relay story after story about the adventures they shared.

After completing school, Bernice was set up on a date with a young soldier named Melvin Berry. On that first date, he informed her that she was going to marry him. He was persistent and eventually, they did marry. Bernice and Melvin raised three boys: Randy, Mike, and Johnny. While Melvin was fulfilling his duties to his country overseas, Bernice spent the majority of her time serving as both parents to their boys at their home in Leesville, Louisiana. She did so while working at Hixson Funeral Home and Magnolia Life. Once Melvin retired, he and Bernice devoted their lives to working at Castor Baptist Church and enjoying time with their grandchildren. They could be found teaching Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and Backyard Bible Clubs across the community. They became regular weekend getaways for “the grandkids”. Bernice could always be counted on for frozen pizzas on Friday nights, pancakes on Saturday mornings, and Sunday roasts for the whole family. When Bernice piloted the Answering Service of Leesville, it allowed her to work from home and still be active in her family life. Bernice and Melvin instilled in their family the importance of prayer and Bible study. Not a day passed without each child and grandchild being prayed for by name, and they each knew it.

Bernice is survived by three sons, Randy and his wife Peggy, Mike and his wife Bonita, and Johnny and his wife Elizabeth; eleven grandchildren, Bryan, Chris, Stacy, Julie, Kelly, Sarah, Melissa, Jessica, Timmy, Suzi, and John Ross; eighteen great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and one on the way.

The family wishes to thank Ms. Pat Santos for her tireless dedication.

Bernice was preceded in death by her husband Melvin Eugene Berry; parents, Ira and Laudena Hetrick; and both of her brothers, Ralph and Marvin Hetrick.

The Burial was held on Wednesday, October 8th both at the Castor Cemetery under the direction of Jeane’s Funeral Service. Serving as pallbearers were Timothy Berry, John Ross Berry, Bryan Cook, John Billiot, Shannon Mount, Elbert Harbin IV, Jackson Ellzey, Scooter Pollock, and Jaymie Rutherford. The honorary pallbearers will be Christopher Berry and J.T. Harrington.

On the night of October 8, 1871, the city of Chicago became an inferno. Flames tore through wooden buildings, leapt across streets, and devoured entire neighborhoods. By the time the fire burned itself out, more than 17,000 structures were gone, 100,000 people were left homeless, and at least 300 lives had been lost. The Great Chicago Fire remains one of the most infamous disasters in American history—but the story behind it is almost as legendary as the flames themselves.

The official cause was never determined. Popular legend blames Catherine O’Leary’s cow, said to have kicked over a lantern in a barn on DeKoven Street. The tale, fueled by anti-Irish prejudice, stuck in the public imagination, even though O’Leary and her family were likely innocent. Later, historians traced the story to an embellishment by a newspaper reporter who later admitted he had made it up. Still, the image of a cow sparking the blaze became part of Chicago folklore.

But what makes the event especially eerie is its timing. On the very same night, October 8, massive fires also erupted in Peshtigo, Wisconsin, and parts of Michigan. The Peshtigo Fire was far deadlier, killing an estimated 1,500–2,000 people—yet it was overshadowed by the destruction in Chicago.

This strange coincidence led some scientists to propose an unusual theory: that fragments of Biela’s Comet, which broke apart in the 1840s, may have showered Earth with flaming debris, igniting the Midwest. Others dismiss this, noting that comet fragments don’t behave that way in the atmosphere. But for those who enjoy the supernatural edge to history, the idea of a cosmic spark remains haunting.

The aftermath of the fire was equally dramatic. Chicago rebuilt with brick and steel instead of wood, launching the era of skyscrapers and transforming the city into a hub of modern architecture. Yet the ghost stories linger. Residents have long claimed that DeKoven Street, where the O’Leary barn once stood, feels unsettled. In the ruins after the fire, some survivors even swore they saw faces in the flames, as if the city itself was screaming.

Whether sparked by a cow, a careless match, or falling stars from the heavens, the Great Chicago Fire turned October 8 into a date forever marked by destruction, myth, and mystery.

Mary Ellen Nalley
No Information Listed

Bernice Lorraine Berry
Services held on Oct. 7

Glenda Mae Jackson Burns
Service: Friday, October 10, 2025 at 11 A.M. at Good Hope Baptist Church in Anacoco

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Sheriff Sam Craft of the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office announces recent arrests made by VPSO.

September 30, 2025

Joshua D. Trotti, age 40, of Evans, was arrested and charged with one count of Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle and one count of Criminal Damage to Property. Bond was set at $15,000. Trotti remains in the VPSO jail.

October 1, 2025

Michael Keith Jarrell, age 70, of Merryville, was arrested and charged with one count of Aggravated Battery. Bond was set at $50,000. Jarrell posted bond and was released.

Jason L. Hood, age 49, of Leesville, was arrested and charged with one count of Switched Plates, one count of No Vehicle Insurance, one count of Operating a Vehicle while License is Suspended, one count of Examination of Applicants required; Classes of License , one count of Possession of a Schedule II Narcotic, and one count of Obstruction of Justice. Bond was set at $29,367. Hood remains in the VPSO jail.

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The Sundown Fire Department recently presented a certificate of appreciation to Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office Detective David Vance. Assistant Fire Chief Brandon Lyons presented the award in recognition of Vance’s work in recovering property stolen from the fire station earlier this year, which led to the arrest of those responsible.

Control Section 024-06 The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises motorists that on Tuesday, Oct. 7 the northbound left lane of US-171 will be closed. This lane closure is scheduled to take place from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for one day. The reason for this closure is to allow DOTD maintenance crews to perform signal pole removal work.

Permit/Detour section
A 12-foot width restriction will be in place on US 171 southbound.

Safety Reminder DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution around the construction sites and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.

Additional Information Motorists can access the latest updates on real-time traffic and road conditions using the 511 Traveler Information System by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region on which they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762- 3511). Travelers can also access this information by visiting the 511 Traveler Information Web site at http://www.511la.org. Additionally, you can follow the Traffic Management Center on Twitter: (@Alex Traffic).

Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD online at dotd.la.gov and the DOTD Facebook page.

The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on Sept. 30, 2025. Until Congress passes a continuing resolution or new appropriations are signed into law, military personnel will remain on normal duty status but will not receive pay. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.

Despite the lapse in appropriations, mission-essential services will continue without interruption. Family & MWR programs will remain fully operational until further notice, and medical services will continue as normal.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents cited a subject for alleged deer hunting violations on Sept. 29 in Vernon Parish.

Agents cited William Decker, 34 of Leesville, for hunting deer during illegal hours and hunting deer with an illegal weapon.

The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office (VPSO) received a complaint that someone fired a firearm in the early morning hours of Sept. 29. While investigating the complaint, the VPSO made contact with Decker at approximately 5:40 a.m. and saw that he was in possession of a harvested deer and a rifle.

LDWF agents arrived on scene and questioned Decker who admitted to shooting the deer before legal shooting time with a .22 caliber rim-fire rifle.

Agents seized the deer and donated it to a local charity.

Hunting deer during illegal hours brings a $900 to $950 fine and up to 120 days in jail. Taking deer with an illegal weapon carries up to a $350 fine.

Decker will also face civil restitution totaling $1,624 for the replacement value of the illegally taken deer.

Agents participating in this case are Corporal Dustin Nash, Sgt. James Smith and Lt. Andrew Mitchell.

There won’t be any Friday night football in Vernon Parish as Leesville played Benton on Thursday and Pickering and Rosepine are on the road tonight.

Leesville led for almost the entire game for a second straight week, but the Wampus Cats again couldn’t pull it out in the end in a 42-35 loss to Class 5A Benton.

The Wampus Cats (1-4) led 28-7 at the half before Benton outscored Leesville 35-7 in the second half.

The Tigers (1-4) intercepted a Trel Broom pass at the goal line as time expired to ensure the Leesville loss.

Pickering (1-3) heads to a surging LaSalle (3-1) bunch that’s won its last three contests.

Rosepine gets another undefeated squad as Lake Arthur (4-0) is excelling on the field.

PICKERING
The Red Devils will need to mend their hearts quick after a 30-28 loss to Merryville this past week.

LaSalle knocked off Block, 22-8, for its third straight win, and the Tigers are looking for more blood.

LaSalle is led by running back/quarterback Tuff Street, who ran for 190 yards against Block and has gained 585 yards through four games this season.

If Pickering can slow down the run enough to make LaSalle put it in the air, the Tigers have thrown six interceptions to just one touchdown this season. Both of LaSalle’s passes were intercepted by Block this past week.

Pickering is trying to stop its three-game slide, but the Red Devils are improving.

LaSalle won the 2024 matchup 53-6, but don’t expect the Tigers to pull away so easily this year.

ROSEPINE
Rosepine is coming off its best performance of the season as the Eagles allowed a season-low in points in a 28-6 loss to Ascension Episcopal.

While Lake Arthur might not be as battle-tested as opponents like AE, Kinder, or Westlake, the Tigers are still undefeated and will be a tough matchup.

Lake Arthur owns wins against Basile, DeQuincy, Bolton Academy and Oakdale, but they don’t offer anything Rosepine hasn’t seen in its difficult 2025 slate.

The Eagles nearly matched AE’s yardage output, and the running game came to life behind Devin Janice and Barrett Coody.

Now Rosepine must finish promising drives and build upon the 20 points its scored so far through four games this season.

Points might be hard to come by against a Lake Arthur team that’s allowed just 12 (all to DeQuincy).

Students from Anacoco, Hicks, and Hornbeck high schools volunteered during the first night of the 75th Annual Leesville Lions Club Rodeo. The Leos helped keep concessions running smoothly and brought energy and enthusiasm to the stands. Their efforts supported the rodeo’s fundraising for community programs and highlighted the positive impact of youth volunteers in the area.

Leesville Municipal Airport has completed inspections on its new hangar complex, and a certificate of occupancy has been issued. The facility includes seven individual T-hangars with electric bifold doors and two equipment storage bays. All hangars are currently under lease, and tenants are moving in their aircraft.

The project was funded through a grant from DOTD Aviation and managed by Infrastructure Consulting and Engineering, with construction by Pat Williams Construction LLC.

The Directorate of Public Works has awarded a contract to widen the final 2,200-foot section of the multi-use trail around the Fort Polk golf course. The project will expand the trail from 4 feet to 10 feet, improving safety and accessibility for walkers, runners, and cyclists.

Phase I of construction will run from Oct. 15 through Nov. 3, 2025, and will include drainage upgrades at Carter Pond, culvert extensions, and handrail repairs. Phase II is scheduled to begin Nov. 4, with overall project completion expected by the end of February 2026.

Officials are asking residents and visitors to avoid the construction area and use caution when near the site.

Thomas Lee “Dooley” Perkins
Service: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 11 am at Hornbeck First Baptist Church

Arlene Jeannette Moore
Service: Friday, October 3, 2025 at 12 pm at Good Hope Baptist Church

Kristie Lerline “Kris” Cherry
No Service Information

Wilfredo “Freddy” Cruz-Rios
Service: Friday, October 3, 2025 at 1:30 pm at the Central Louisiana Veteran’s Cemetery in Leesville

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Sheriff Sam Craft of the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office announces recent arrests made by VPSO.

September 25, 2025

Robert Huie III, age 75, of Leesville, was arrested and charged with three counts of Molestation of a Juvenile. Bond has not been set and Huie remains in the VPSO jail.

Walker Dillon, age 30, of Leesville, was arrested and charged with one count of Computer Aided Solicitation of a Minor and one count of Possession of Child Pornography. Bond was set at $100,000. Dillon posted bond and was released.

Michael Charles Brack, age 43, of Leesville, was arrested and charged with one count of Resisting a Police Officer with force or violence; Aggravated Assault, one count of Criminal Trespass, and one count of Disturbing the Peace / Language. Bond has not been set and Brack remains in the VPSO jail.

September 28, 2025

Darian Chaney, age 49, of Leesville, was arrested and charged with one count of Criminal Trespass, one count of Possession of a Schedule II Narcotic, one count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and one count of Possession of a Schedule IV Narcotic. Bond has not been set and Chaney remains in the VPSO jail.

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The Sundown Fire Department responded to the area of Burr Ferry Pentecostal Church on Sept. 29 around 6:45 pm to assist the Burr Ferry Volunteer Fire Department with establishing a helicopter landing zone.

Upon arrival, Sundown crews secured the landing site, allowing an AirEvac helicopter to land without incident. MedExpress Ambulance personnel transported the patient to the location, where fire personnel assisted with transferring the patient from the ground unit to the aircraft.

AirEvac then transported the patient to a trauma center.

Units responding to the scene included Burr Ferry Volunteer Fire Department, Sundown Fire Department, Caney Fire Department, Evans Fire Department, MedExpress Ambulance, AirEvac, and the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office.

When Dru Sikes Doty joined her husband, Sgt. Nicholas Doty, at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk after their wedding in July, she learned that Northwestern State University offers the lowest tuition for both active-duty service members and their dependents among institutions with a presence there. 

After a conversation with Michelle Stephens, NSU’s military liaison at Fort Polk, Mrs. Doty enrolled in the Associate of Science in Nursing program. She is a native of northwest Arkansas who had previously taken community college courses. She and her husband visited Stephens when he was enrolling to pursue a biology degree at NSU.

“Ms. Stephens discussed with me the ASN program because I was considering nursing for a degree. The reduced rate of tuition opened up an avenue for me to pursue the dream of nursing that I had,” Mrs. Doty said. “I am not set on what type of nursing I’d like to do, but I’ve been thinking about hospice, trauma or travel nursing. Even though I am still early on in my pursuit of education, NSU has amazing faculty and staff. I can’t wait to complete my degree here and be an NSU grad.”

Sgt. Doty also began his first semester at NSU after being out of school for almost 10 years.

“My husband is active duty. He has been a medic in the military for eight years and is pursuing a biology degree to become a physician’s assistant or doctor after he completes his bachelor’s. He only has one in-person course, but he has had a great experience with NSU so far as well,” Mrs. Doty said.

“NSU’s general biology concentration is a solid option for service members preparing for the Army PA program (IPAP),” Stephens said. “We also offer degree plans that align with the prerequisites for Army-Baylor programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy and nutrition. These are all Army Medical Department (AMEDD) programs which lead to a commission. NSU is the only school at Fort Polk that offers the pre-requisites for these programs.”

NSU waives the application fee for service members, and in many cases, service members may attend NSU with no out-of-pocket costs, Stephens said.

Degree options in nursing include the Associate of Science in Nursing, the Medic to ASN and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, which meets Army requirements for the AECP commissioning program, a U.S. Army program that allows eligible enlisted soldiers to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and receive a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps.

“My experience at NSU so far has been great. All of my professors are knowledgable, helpful and flexible,” Mrs. Doty said. “Ms. Stephens has been a blessing. She has made everything so easy for my husband and I with enrollment, finding scholarships, tutoring, everything.”

Northwestern State also has agreements in place with Fort Polk in which military training can be applied as college course credits towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree.

U.S. Army Infantry Officer (11A) Charles Myers learned during his interview to be a Observer-Coach/Trainer at JRTC Fort Polk that he could apply the training he receives towards credits in a master’s degree in Homeland Security at Northwestern State.

Myers, a native of Philadelphia, was commissioned as an officer in 2017 through his college ROTC program. He arrived at Fort Polk last December after serving first as a platoon leader at Joint Base Lewis–McChord in Pierce County, Washington, then as staff and company command with the 173rd Airborn Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) in Vicenza, Italy.

Army OC/Ts are responsible for observing, coaching and training soldiers during exercises to enhance unit performance and readiness. New OC/Ts undergo training at the OC/T Academy to learn essential skills, rules of engagement, safety protocols and how to conduct reviews. OC/Ts play a vital role in developing future leaders by imparting their expertise and ensuring that units are mission ready.

Northwestern State has numerous degree programs in which military service credits can be applied, not only in the high demand areas of nursing, pscychology, social work and homeland security, but also business administration, computer information systems/cyber security and criminal justice. Those credits save time and money for soldiers and their families.

“Just about any of our degrees could possibly use military service as credit,” Stephens said. A full list of academic programs can be found at http://www.nsula.edu.

In addition to a presence at Fort Polk’s Education Center, NSU’s Leesville-Fort Polk campus serves traditional, non-traditional, military and non-military students who can take a mix of face-to-face and online classes. Over the past year, that campus served over 2,000 military-affiliated students, which includes active-duty, retirees, veterans and dependents. NSU also has a presence at Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier City and has for years consistently earned the Military Friendly School designation.

“So far my experiences with NSU have been great,” Myers said. “I plan on using this master’s to help further my career in the Army. I would absolutely recommend the program to others with similar aspirations as me.”

For more information on credit options for military personnel, contact Stephens at stephensv@nsula.edu or (337) 423-4917 or visit her at the Fort Polk Education Center, Room 129.

Information on NSU’s Leesville-Fort Polk campus is available at https://www.nsula.edu/about/campuses-directions/leesville/

Information on NSU’s Department of Military Science is available at http://www.nsula.edu/rotc.

The Vernon Parish School Board will meet on Thursday, October. 2 at 10 a.m. in the Board office, located at 201 Belview Road.

Agenda Items:

1. Motion to approve minutes of the September 9, 2025, regular meeting and dispense with the reading of the minutes

2. Motion to receive bids for propane for Simpson, Hicks, and Evans

3. Discussion of VPSB Meeting Dates for 2026

4. College Career Night Overview

5. Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in the Financial Department

6. Report from Salary/Personnel

7. Superintendent’s Remarks

8. Memorial Resolutions

9. Adjournment

Other Details:

• Prayer by: Shad Stewart

• Pledge of Allegiance by: Shad Stewart

• Roll Call

NOTICE: Anyone desiring to comment in connection with items listed on the agenda before a vote is taken on said item by the Board, should complete a Public Comment Card thirty minutes before the School Board meeting begins. The Public Comment Cards are located at the receptionist’s desk.