DERIDDER—The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA)  will stampede its way into DeRidder for the DeRidder Lions Club Rodeo on Friday, March 19, and Saturday March 20.

Timothy Vernier, 37, of DeRidder, was arrested Tuesday evening and charged with domestic abuse battery following an investigation into a report received that Vernier shoved a female into a table at during an argument at residence in DeRidder.

The 2010 Census forms are out and the Beauregard Parish Police Jury (BPPJ) wants to get counted.

The DeRidder City Council introduced a new ordinance requiring back flow preventers to be installed on city water lines.

Dusting the snow off his ears and getting ready for Easter, the Easter Bunny is getting help from Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for children of Beauregard and Vernon Parishes, Discovery Toys and a very determined Army spouse, Leslie Wernert.

Eddie Joe Sutton, 55, of Fort Worth, Texas, and the man accused of robbing Merchants and Farmers Bank, Entrance Road Branch, has been apprehended.

Beauregard Regional Airport manager John Jones, III, is retiring after fourteen years of service.

House Speaker Jim Tucker and Senate President Joel Chaisson have established a Select Committee on Hurricane Recovery which will be comprised of members of the House and Senate.

The Beauregard Parish Police Jury held a public hearing Tuesday in an effort to acquire grant funds to construct and refurbish buildings in the parish.

The Beauregard Parish Police Jury (BPPJ) jam-packed the Tuesday, March 9, meeting with public participation at their agenda-setting meeting Tuesday night.

Rescuers found signs of life in the wreckage of a 15-story building Monday as the world offered aid to victims of an earthquake that killed more than 700 people.

In cooperation with the Fort Polk Military Police, Beauregard Crime Stoppers is offering up to $500 for information leading to the identification of the person or persons responsible for leaving a new born male child behind Fire Station # 1 at Fort Polk on Dec. 6, 2009.

Should you prune your trees in the spring? How deep must fertilizer be applied to reach the roots of your trees? Which species of trees should be topped to keep them from falling on your house? Most homeowners treasure the trees on their property but know little about how to care for them. Much of what you may have heard about tree care is actually incorrect, based on myths and misconceptions. Here are the Top 10 myths of tree care:

Officers will be checking for impaired drivers on Hwy 27 on 6 March and on Hwy 190 on 13 March.

DeRidder Councilwoman Jonnie Mango has decided to hang up her hat after serving 18 years as the District 2 representative.