Coffee in hand, Anacoco? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Anacoco High School earned national Blue Ribbon honors in 2016
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, temps: high: 78, low: 66.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 85 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Our Past: Anacoco High School recognized in 2016 as Blue Ribbon School (americanpress.com) — Anacoco residents can take pride in a look back at 2016, when Anacoco High School was named a U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School, praised for its close‑knit, family-like community. The retrospective piece also revisits older Southwest Louisiana moments, from school projects and volunteer drives to anniversaries and church activities across nearby towns.

📸 Around Anacoco
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🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday October 7
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Historic District Commission Meeting →
Leesville, LA Calendar, 508 South 5th St., Leesville
3:30 pm
Thursday October 8
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Mobile Branch: Rosepine Nursing Home, 18364 La. Hwy. 171 →
Vernon Parish Library, 1401 Nolan Trace, Leesville
9:30 am
Friday October 9
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Local Legends →
Leesville, LA Calendar, 109 East Texas Street, Leesville
6:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
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Mobile Branch: Representative Rodney Schamerhorn’s Office, 1083 Hammond Rd., Hornbeck, La. →
Vernon Parish Library, 1401 Nolan Trace, Leesville
1:00 pm
Saturday October 17
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Connect & Create: Discover the Business of Travel →
443 Red Town Road, Leesville
11:30 am
Monday October 19
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Mobile Branch: Sunshine Apartments, 1851 Jean St., Leesville →
Vernon Parish Library, 1401 Nolan Trace, Leesville
1:45 pm
Saturday October 24
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DeQuincy at Pickering →
Pickering, 180 Lebleu Rd, Leesville
Monday October 26
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Mobile Branch: Leesville Elderly Apartments →
Vernon Parish Library, 1401 Nolan Trace, Leesville
10:30 am
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Protective Order vs. Temporary Restraining Order... →
Sabine Parish Library, 705 Main St, Many
12:00 pm
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Protective Order vs. Temporary Restraining Order Law Talks →
Sabine Parish Library, 705 Main St, Many
12:00 pm
Wednesday October 28
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Divorce & Spousal Support Law Talks →
Sabine Parish Library, 705 Main St, Many
12:00 pm
Thursday October 29
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Wills & Estate Planning Law Talks →
Sabine Parish Library, 705 Main St, Many
12:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Papa John's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Leesville. Apply here.
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Chili's posted a job opening for Server - Now Hiring in Leesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Anacoco here.
🗞 Nearby News
Leesville
- Northwestern State awarded $3.25 million HRSA grant to support nursing students (nsula.edu)
Many
DeRidder
- Applications open for Louisiana Youth Hunter of the Year (houmatimes.com)
- DeRidder man accused of impersonating police officer after business disturbance (cenlanow.com)
- Beauregard Parish residents without trash cans as new contractor takes over (kplctv.com)
Ok Anacoco! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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