LEESVILLE MAN WINS LOTTERY
Charlie Young Jr. of Leesville recently claimed the final $100,000 top prize from a Money Tree scratch-off ticket at the Louisiana Lottery’s Alexandria office.
Charlie Young Jr. bought the ticket passing through Slidell on a trip to Florida to visit his mother. According to Young, his wife scratched the ticket, but he was so shocked that he had to pull over and check for himself.
The Youngs say they plan to use the winnings to pay bills. LOCAL BAR TO REMAIN CLOSED
(above: Yon Su Stackhouse and Jo Dovale)
According to authorities, Reflections Lounge in Leesville will remain closed, following the arrest its owner and a dancer, on charges of pandering and prostitution.
Leesville Police began investigating the business after authorities obtained information about criminal activity taking place at the bar. Leesville police executed a search warrant at the business on Feb. 17 and arrested the owner, Yon Su Stackhouse, and a dancer, Jo Dovale. Stackhouse was charged with promoting prostitution and pandering, and Dovale was charged with prostitution and obscenity.
Police temporarily suspended all operating and alcohol licenses issued to Stackhouse and Reflections Lounge. The business is currently closed pending City Council and state liquor board decisions.
Additional charges may be filed, pending information based on evidence obtained during a search of Stackhouse’s residence on Feb. 18 . VERNON PARISH MAN TO BE RESENTENCED AFTER HIS TRIAL WAS VACATED
The sentence of a Vernon Parish man accused of sex crimes involving children has been vacated because the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal found that his due process rights were violated during his trial.
Authorities will not release the identity of the man, but have said that he will be resentenced in state district court.
According to the ruling, the man was not given notice and opportunity to 'deny, explain, or rebut allegations' of alleged similar conduct with other persons that came up during trial. According to court records, the victims in the case were his stepdaughter and daughter, who were ages 9 and 11.
The man was sentenced to two concurrent sentences of 20 years at hard labor.SHERIFF'S OFFICE SEEKS INFORMATION ON STOLEN ATV
(picture of a Honda TRX420 ATV)
The Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking information concerning the theft of a 2008, yellow in color, Honda TRX420 ATV, 4-wheeler. The ATV was stolen from a residence located along I.E. Stracener Road in Rosepine. The ATV was last seen by the owner on February 22, 2010 and was discovered missing at approximately 3:30 P.M. on February 23, 2010.
If you have any information concerning this theft please call (337) 239-2233. Remember, you do not have to give your name. a code number will be assigned to you. A reward of up to $1,000.00 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of those responsible.
Beauregard Parish
MPIS AND BEAUREGARD CRIME STOPPERS OFFER REWARD
Fort Polk's Military Police Investigations Section, in cooperation with the Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Department "Crime Stoppers," is offering a reward of up to $500 for information leading to the recovery of the person or persons who abandoned a newborn male infant at the South Fort Fire Station Dec. 6.
The newborn, two to 14 days old, was left behind the fire station at around 8 p.m. The baby was wrapped in a polyester quilt blanket with brown teddy bears, yellow stars and a background pattern of white and blue checks. Officials believe the child was not delivered in a hospital, raising concerns as to the welfare of the mother. Those involved in the child's abandonment are from the local area: Leesville, DeRidder or Fort Polk, according to local authorities.
Anyone having information about this case should contact the MP Investigations Section at 531-9468/6302/2677. Information can be left anonymously.
State News
STATE LAWMAKER OPPOSES PAY RAISES FOR EMPLOYEES OF STATE AGENCIES
One state lawmaker is working to keep state agencies from giving their workers pay raises next year. Rep. John Schroder, a Republican from Covington, says government employees shouldn't get salary boosts while the state is cutting services and eliminating programs.
The governor's budget proposal doesn't include money for raises. But budget advisers say if agencies can cut enough spending to afford raises, they would be able to give them next year.
Schroder feels that if agencies can find efficiencies, that money should pay for service increases, not salary increases. The only way state agencies can be prohibited from giving out the raises is if civil service officials issue a rule stopping them.PANTS ON THE GROUND?!!
Democratic Rep. Rickey Hardy is reviving a failed bill that would make it illegal for people to wear low-riding pants that expose underwear. Hardy has proposed the bill for the legislative session that begins later this month.
The measure would outlaw sagging pants or any other clothing style that "intentionally exposes undergarments" or more. Violators could be fined up to $500 for a first offense and ordered to perform 40 hours of community service.
Hardy is revisiting an idea proposed twice before by former Sen. Derrick Shepherd. The House killed the proposal in 2004, and the Senate killed the bill in 2008.
Miscellaneous News
NATIONAL COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would like all men and women aged 50 years or older to understand the importance of having regular colorectal cancer screening tests. Screening tests can find precancerous polyps so they can be removed before they have a chance to turn into cancer, thus preventing the disease. However, an estimated 40% of adults aged 50 or older have not been screened appropriately.
Of the types of cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the United State. If everyone aged 50 or older had regular screening tests, as many as 60% of deaths from colorectal cancer could be prevented.
If you are age 50 or older, or think you may be at higher than average risk for colorectal cancer, it is recommended that you speak with your doctor about getting screened.
And for more information about colorectal cancer, please visit www.cdc.gov/screenforlife.
Gospel News
The First United Pentecostal Church of DeRidder will hold a Spring Fundraiser on Saturday, March 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will include food, crafts, an auction, and many other fun activities. For more information please call Frank Miller at 337-328-2215.The Mount Olive Baptist Church will be celebrating their annual Choir Day on March 14, 2010 at 3 p.m. They will also hold a Workshop Musical at 7 p.m. on March 13, 2010. Everyone is welcomed to come help the church lift up the name of Jesus!
The Pleasant Hill Baptist Church of Leesville have the following activities planned for their Annual Women's Month Celebration:
Saturday, March 13, 2010: The Girl's Outreach Ministry of Love will be held from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. at the Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center located at 1003 N. Gladys Street in Leesville. The event is open to all girls ages 18 and under. There will be free makeovers, beauty advice, free food, fun and plenty of activities!
Sunday, March 21, 2010: The Annual Women's Calender Tea at the Landmark Hotel of Leesville will be held at 5 p.m. The hotel is located at 3080 Colony Blvd. in Leesville. The attire is formal.
Saturday, March 27, 2010: The Annual Women's Fellowship at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church at 6 p.m.
Sunday, March 28, 2010: The Annual Women's Day Program at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church at 11 a.m.
The Dry Creek Baptist Camp will be holding a pre-teen retreat March 26-27 for grades 1-6. Cost is $45 per person & includes 3 meals and lodging for 1 night. Cost is $35 for siblings. This retreat begins on Friday at 5 p.m. and ends after lunch on Saturday.
The Dry Creek Baptist Camp will also hold a Father/Son retreat April 9-10. The Camp out supper will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday an the retreat will continue on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $15 per person.
To register for either retreat you can visit www.drycreek.net or call (337) 328-7531.
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