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DERIDDER, La. (KALB) - UPDATE: Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office reported that the scene at the Beauregard Parish Courthouse has been cleared. BPSO said traffic will return to normal.
PRIOR REPORT: Residents and businesses are being told to evacuate downtown DeRidder due to a bomb threat at the courthouse, according to the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office.
DeRidder City Police are also working with BPSO to evacuate and investigate the situation.
Residents and travelers were asked to avoid the area.