Beauregard News

12/05/2025

Special to the Beauregard News To help bring some cheer to those in need during the holidays, First Federal Bank of Louisiana is collecting donations to benefit several nonprofit organizations throughout Southwest and central Louisiana. Donations will be accepted at any First Federal Bank branch unt...

12/05/2025

The Salvation Army is a cornerstone of service across Southwest Louisiana that meets community needs, which range from shelter and meals to disaster response and spiritual care. The organization’s service area spans five parishes — Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron and Jeff Davis — to ensure individuals and families have access to shelter, food, and support.

By Emily Burleigh Southwest Louisiana is invited to “Give with Joy” this holiday season by donating to the Red Kettle Campaign. The Red Kettle campaign is a long-standing seasonal tradition that allows locals to donate directly to the Salvation Army, which oversees the campaign. Throughout the r...

12/04/2025

The Greater Beauregard Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its 20th annual Miracle on Washington Street this Saturday in downtown DeRidder. The theme this year is "Buddy the Elf."

By Ashlyn Little The Greater Beauregard Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its 20th annual Miracle on Washington Street this Saturday in downtown DeRidder. The theme this year is “Buddy the Elf.” The festivities begin at 9 a.m. and end with the lighted parade at 5:30 p.m. When the festival bega...

11/26/2025

The Beauregard Parish Police Jury recognized the East Beauregard Girls’ High School Basketball Team during their November meeting and agreed to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the team using $2,500 from the Parks and Recreation Fund. Pictured with the team are Police Jury President Mike Harper and District Five Police Juror Kelly Bailey. (Ashlyn Little / Beauregard News)

11/26/2025

Merry and Bright — set for 5-10 p.m. — is a kickoff to the Christmas light show in downtown DeRidder and also a shopping event for the local merchants to kick off the holiday season. Thanks to the city, everything is free. Read more at https://beauregardnews.com/local/inaugural-merry-and-bright-on-main-street-this-saturday/

11/25/2025

Allen, Beauregard, Vernon residents among those suing over carbon capture land seizures. Read more at: https://beauregardnews.com/local/allen-beauregard-vernon-residents-among-those-suing-over-carbon-capture-land-seizures/https://beauregardnews.com/local/allen-beauregard-vernon-residents-among-those-suing-over-carbon-capture-land-seizures/

11/20/2025

East Beauregard Elementary School is proud to announce its banner and honor roll students for the first quarter. They are: First Grade Honor Roll: Maverick Armstrong, Stella Flemmons, Holland Gilchriest, Matthew Moses, Ivy Pitre, Ayven Tollison, Rauzlyn Van Tassel, Kathryn Chambers, Liam Cowley, Emb...

11/20/2025

Check out our latest photo gallery — this one from the Greater Beauregard Chamber of Commerce Men's Luncheon.

11/18/2025

Unseasonably warm temperatures are forecast this week across Southwest Louisiana. Afternoon highs are expected to reach the 80s on an afternoon basis through at least Thursday. Temperatures could approach record highs in some locations, according to the National Weather Service’s Lake Charles offi...

11/18/2025

The body of a DeRidder man was recovered just after noon on Saturday following a boating accident on Bundick Lake. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents identified the body as that of 58-year-old John F. Lowe. Spokesperson Adam Einck said agents were alerted at about 3 a....

11/17/2025

Voters in Beauregard Parish over the weekend approved the renewal of a 10-year, 2.88-mil property tax. The collections — expected to be just under $290,000 a year — will go toward improving police and fire protection facilities, equipment and communications in DeRidder. Voters in Beauregard Pari...