DeRidder, LA

On September 3, 2026, the DeRidder Police Department, Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office, United States Postal Service – Office of Inspector General, and United States Postal Inspection Service conducted a joint investigation into allegations of mail theft. The investigation determined that…

The following letter was released by DeRidder Police Chief Craig Richard:

A memorial service for Lawrence Lee Kelting will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 1:00pm to 2:00pm before the service.

Funeral services for Linda Marie Sherman were held on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. at Church of Christ at DeRidder. Burial followed at the Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery.

Barbara Ann Bond, 81, of DeRidder, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026, in Many, Louisiana.

Former DeRidder Mayor Misty Roberts is set to be released from jail this weekend, despite an effort by prosecutors to lengthen her sentence for having sex with a 16-year-old boy while she was the mayor. Pamela Sleezer is covering the case for the American Press [...]

On Sunday, August 30, 2026, shortly after 1:30 p.m., officers with the DeRidder Police Department began investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on E. 1st Street near a local car wash. The crash claimed the life of 62-year-old Jeffery…

Micah Richard is serving as the Interim Fire Chief for the City of DeRidder, DeRidder Fire Department. He brings more than 13 years of dedicated service to the department and a strong commitment to public safety, emergency readiness, and professional…

Baton Rouge, Aug 24, 2026 - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will have lease fields available in Colfax and DeRidder for the opening day of dove hunting season on Sept. 5 along with several LDWF Wildlife Management…

Many in the DeRidder community have been excited about the future opening of 7 Brew Coffee. The popular coffee chain boasts over 20,00 drink combinations and is known for their upbeat atmosphere.