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Jen M.
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Sunset over Leesville last night
Caught this from the ridge on my walk. Had to share — one of those skies that makes you stop.
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Leesville
Louisiana · LA
About Leesville
City in Louisiana, United States5,649Population
5.6 sq miArea
253 ftElevation
Leesville is a city in and the parish seat of Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 5,649 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Fort Polk South micropolitan area and is additionally served by the Leesville Airport. The city is home to the Fort Polk (known as Fort Johnson from 2023-2025) U.S. Army installation.
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The forecast calls for Clear then Patchy Fog. In the local news, Leesville man indicted on federal gun charge after child accidentally shot (KALB | News Channel 5), Leesville retains Hooper Trophy, defeats DeRidder 46-22 (KALB | News Channel 5), and Leesville woman sentenced to life in prison for murder and abuse of young children (KPLC 7 News).
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ZIP code71446, 71496