Community Corner
🌱 Where DeRidder residents can dump trash during the cart changeover.
Be sure to catch MVL Story Time on the DeRidder Patch calendar
Good morning DeRidder! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Where DeRidder residents can dump trash during the cart changeover.
- How is DeRidder stacking up in this week's football rankings?
- Could DeRidder produce the next Youth Hunter of the Year?
Also on today's calendar: Traveling Seed Swap (East Beauregard) and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Rather cloudy and humid, temps: high: 88, low: 73.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• UPDATE: Trash transition leaves Beauregard Parish without carts (beauregardnews.com) — DeRidder residents facing a gap in parish trash service can use two city-placed dumpsters on High School Drive and at Mahlon and MLK while new Waste Pro carts are rolled out. Beauregard Parish is switching from Waste Connections to Waste Pro, and some residents say carts they purchased were taken, an issue now under review by the sheriff and district attorney. 
• Local prep football district standings, power rankings (americanpress.com) — DeRidder High football fans can see exactly where the Dragons stand, with the team at 1-0 in district and 2-2 overall in the latest LHSAA power rankings. The roundup also shows how nearby schools like South Beauregard, Leesville, and Rosepine are faring, giving local readers a quick snapshot of regional competition.
• 2026 Youth Hunter of the Year Applications Open Now, LWF and LDWF Announce (klax-tv.com) — Young hunters in DeRidder might be inspired by hometown winner Natalie Perkins, who was named a 2025 Louisiana Youth Hunter of the Year. Applications are now open statewide for the 2026 Youth Hunter of the Year awards, open to Louisiana residents 15 and under whose hunts take place during 2026, with plaques, gift cards, and banquet recognition up for grabs.
📸 Around DeRidder
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🗓 Upcoming Events in DeRidder
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★ Featured events ★
- MVL Story Time →
Merryville Library Branch, 1007 LA-110, Merryville
10:00 am
Friday October 9
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Other local events
- Traveling Seed Swap (East Beauregard) →
East Beauregard Branch, 7600 Hwy 26, DeRidder - Tech Help Tuesday →
DeRidder Branch, 205 South Washington Avenue, DeRidder
10:00 am - Beauregard Parish Fair Parade →
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5:00 pm - American Job Center Quarterly Job Fair →
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9:00 am - Beauregard Parish Fair Fiddle Contest →
DeRidder, LA Calendar DeRidder, LA 70634 - DeQuincy at East Beauregard →
5364 Hwy 113, DeRidder
7:00 pm - Cinema Saturday →
DeRidder Branch, 205 South Washington Avenue, DeRidder
10:30 am - Tech Help Tuesday →
DeRidder Branch, 205 South Washington Avenue, DeRidder
10:00 am - EB Story Time →
East Beauregard Branch, 7600 Hwy 26, DeRidder
10:30 am - Legal Consult with Deven Thompson, ESQ →
DeRidder Branch, 205 South Washington Avenue, DeRidder
4:00 pm
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
📣 DeRidder Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Mobile Branch: New Llano Senior Apartments →
Vernon Parish Library, 1401 Nolan Trace, Leesville
1:00 pm
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- If anyone is missing a package these may be yours.
Found them on the ground at Busa soccer field. We put them under the awning by the door. (Nextdoor SW Deridder)
- Pizza Hut - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Team Member in Deridder. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Deridder. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near DeRidder here.
🗞 Nearby News
Leesville
- Rosepine, Leesville aim to keep rolling as season reaches midpoint (vernonparishjournal.com)
- Leesville and Many men sentenced for methamphetamine distribution conspiracy (vernonparishjournal.com)
- Suicide Prevention: Keeping the conversation going beyond September (kplctv.com)
Lake Charles
- Lake Charles police partner with DEA for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day (kplctv.com)
Ok DeRidder! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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