Beauregard News

09/02/2026

While celebrating Louisiana’s booming tourism campaigns, Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser also tackled the controversial issue of industrial Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), advocating strongly for local control and absolute public transparency.

By Ashlyn Little The Beauregard Parish Police Jury recently hosted local officials at the PJAL Region VII Meeting, held at the Beauregard Parish Fair Exhibit Building. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser […]

09/01/2026

Valita Di Yar Shipp was arrested on the Vernon Parish military installation Thursday afternoon and transported to the Vernon Parish Jail, where she was booked on one count of theft valued between $1,000 and $5,000.

By Pamela Sleezer A woman living on Fort Polk was arrested last week for allegedly stealing a family’s dog while working as a contract delivery driver. Valita Di Yar Shipp […]

08/31/2026

Misty Roberts is expected to be released from jail next week.

By Pamela Sleezer The judge presiding over the trial of former DeRidder mayor Misty Roberts denied on Monday a request from the Beauregard Parish District Attorney’s Office to reconsider a […]

08/27/2026

The former DeRidder police officer resigned in 2020 amid accusations that he used information from traffic stops to contact women on social media.

By Pamela Sleezer A former DeRidder police officer who resigned in 2020 amid accusations that he used information from traffic stops to contact women on social media has been sentenced […]

08/26/2026

A DeRidder man sustained non-life-threatening injuries Tuesday evening after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle. The incident occurred around 6:10 p.m. on East First Street near Veteran’s […]

08/20/2026

“This project will have a footprint on the community and even the wildlife surrounding the area,” state Rep. Brett Geymann said. “We have to be careful about where we place these projects.”

By Pamela Sleezer Louisiana State Rep. Brett Geymann (R-Lake Charles) says the residents of a Moss Bluff community identified as the site for a proposed 4,700-acre solar farm don’t want […]

08/20/2026

Local artist Paint by Whitney has spent days painting a colorful flower garden along the Serenity Park's brick wall, which is all that remains of the city’s historic Sartor Building after it was destroyed by a fire in February 2015.

By Pamela Sleezer Mural paintings are popping up throughout the city of DeRidder, and Mayor Mike Harris said their purpose is simple: inspire pride within the city and encourage visitors […]

08/15/2026

Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, a former Navy officer, directly contacted the ICE field office involved in Maisa Lopes Eliaser's detention, according to his spokesperson.

A U.S. soldier’s wife who spent more than a month in federal immigration detention said she is back home after officers removed her from a deportation flight to Brazil. Earlier […]

08/14/2026

By Ashlyn Little After nearly four decades of keeping the streets of DeRidder safe, Police Chief Craig Richard is turning the page to a new chapter. During this week’s DeRidder […]

08/14/2026

Prior to the vote, Thib’s owners Tamsen and William Hardwick stated their variance request was strictly a business necessity to help the grocery store compete with nearby retailers.

By Ashlyn Little The Beauregard Parish Police Jury approved a contentious liquor license variance and amended its parish distance requirements during its meeting on Tuesday. The approved variance clears the […]