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Maplewood UMC celebrating 80 years as storm repairs continue
This month, Maplewood United Methodist Church of Sulphur turned 80. Last week, it celebrated the beginning of construction ...
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McNeese Sports
Cowboys split, clinch playoff spot
Three weeks after appearing to be playing out the string, the Cowboys find themselves a postseason playoff team. ...
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Community meeting focuses on fentanyl problem
The Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office hosted a community meeting about the fentanyl epidemic on Friday in recognition ...
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Louisiana Day: Students at Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy enjoy day of learning, fun
Louisiana’s rich history and culture were highlighted at Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy on Friday during the annual Louisiana ...
weather
Heavy rainfall, potential severe weather coming Sunday
Southwest Louisiana is in for another round of showers and storms that could produce heavy rainfall and severe ...
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McNeese Sports
Voss goes out a winner
Taking the mound for the final time at Joe Miller Ballpark, Zach Voss wanted to make a good ...
Business
Port of LC now 10th on list of busiest ports
The Port of Lake Charles is moving up the list of the nation’s busiest ports. Hovering around 12 ...
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Mayor, deputy, attorney in spotlight at Law Day gathering
The Southwest Louisiana Bar Association recognized a trio of community leaders Friday morning during the annual Law Day ...
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LCPD officers recognized for their heroism
Lake Charles Police officers are being recognized for saving a woman trapped in a submerged car. Lt. Jeffrey ...
Crime
5/10: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Aaron James Benoit, 55, 3501 St. Luke Lane, Sulphur ...
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Rezoning request for mobile home park near Iowa rejected
Jeff Davis Parish police jurors on Wednesday rejected a request to rezone property on Gro Racca Road near ...
McNeese Sports
Wade’s new gunslinger: Brewer signs with McNeese
In a case of if you can’t stop him, sign him, Will Wade corralled another big man Friday. ...
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CTC’s ‘The Hobbit’: ‘A classic that continues to connect generations’
Join daring dwarves, a wacky wizard, and a somewhat reluctant and humble hobbit as they begin their quest ...
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Roots of Fire: LC native Jeremey Lavoi co-directed, produced award-winning Cajun music documentary
“Roots of Fire” is a documentary celebrating contemporary Cajun artists and South Louisiana roots music. Lake Charles native ...
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VIDEO: Louisiana Day celebration
Students dance Friday morning to live zydeco music during Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy’s Louisiana Day.
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Salvation Army emergency housing shelter now rebuilt and operational again
Nothing much goes on around 3020 Legion Street during the day, but at 4:30 p.m., the scene shifts. ...
Teacher of Week
Holley Fontenot loves to help students develop as writers, critical thinkers
At St. Louis Catholic High School, Holley Fontenot, 38, gets to pursue her two passions: literature and language. ...
Sports
West Monroe knocks Sam Houston out of the semifinals again
For the third consecutive season, West Monroe ended Sam Houston’s state championship quest early. After falling behind 1-0, the ...
Sports
Barbe sets up rematch with Rebels in finals
SULPHUR — No. 1 Barbe survived a pitcher’s duel with some big plays to beat No. 13 Benton on ...
McNeese Sports
Cowgirl rally comes up run short
The Cowgirls weren’t going to give up their title without a fight. Scoring four times in the bottom ...
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Jeff Davis has its first parish administrator
The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury stayed within the parish Wednesday in selecting Ben Boudreaux of Jennings as ...
McNeese Sports
Cowgirls still kicking
The Cowgirls continue to live on the edge at the Southland Conference Tournament. Facing elimination for the ...
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Interim mayor appointed for Elton after Lemoine recalled
The Elton town council has appointed Councilman Michael “Mike” Pierrotti as interim mayor filling the seat that was ...
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BREAKING: James David Cain has died
Former Louisiana legislator James David Cain died Wednesday night in his Dry Creek home after battling Alzheimer’s disease. ...
Sports
Saints overcome early deficit to reach select Division II finals
SULPHUR — No. 1 St. Louis Catholic found themselves in an unfamiliar situation Thursday morning in select Division II ...