LEESVILLE, La.-- The City of Leesville announces a variety of ways for its residents to stay informed about city news.

The Leesville Police Department uses the Nixle system to send out warnings, advisories, and various other updates via text messages, emails, Facebook, and Twitter. Updates include information about traffic, accidents, road closures, missing persons, advisories, weather updates, and community events.

To sign up for the Leesville Police Department updates, text 71446 to 888777 or click here to sign up online.

The Mayor's Office at the City of Leesville also maintains an email distribution list that provides residents with timely information regarding city news and activities. To sign up for these updates, text LEESVILLE to 22828. You will be prompted to reply with your email address. You can sign up online here. 

Both the City of Leesville and the Leesville Police Department are active on social media. Follow the City of Leesville on Facebook, Twitter and Google+, and follow the Leesville Police Department on Facebook and Twitter. 

The City of Leesville encourages its residents to take advantage of all of these methods of staying informed about the City of Leesville. For more information, contact Tammy Sharp at (337) 239-6933.

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