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Mayor Simien: ‘We are going to make this city work like it has never worked before’

Monday marked the creation of  “One Lake Charles” as Mayor Marshall J. Simien Jr. was sworn into office ...

life

One-tank trips: Lafayette, Alexandria, Natchitoches

Summertime is here, and if you’re looking for somewhere to go for the day, look no further than ...

National News

Senate passes Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks 50-50 tie

Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage Tuesday on the narrowest of votes, pushing ...

State News

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, whose ministry was toppled by prostitution scandals, dies at 90

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, who became a household name amassing an enormous following and multimillion-dollar ministry only to be ...

Local News

PHOTO GALLERY: Lake Charles welcomes new mayor

Hundreds packed the Lake Charles Event Center Monday night to watch the swearing-in of the city’s newest mayor, ...

World News

Ceasefire status is unclear after Israel reports continued missiles from Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Iran had agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire” soon ...

Local News

Police jurors recognize services of retiring local television anchor

The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury recognized the retirement of local television anchor John Bridges at their most recent ...

Local News

Mobile ‘Makerspace’ provides students tools to create, inspire

The Mobile Makerspace is making sure Calcasieu Parish students have access to STEM education all summer long. The ...

life

Louisiana’s Outback: The Creole Nature Trail puts SW La.’s treasures on display

Southwest Louisiana is not only a wealth of unique culture and ecological elements, but it is a destination ...

Crime

Body of 23-year-old man found on side of road

The body of a 23-year-old Lake Charles man was discovered Sunday night on the side of U.S. 90. ...

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Pedestrian killed in Jeff Davis crash

A 38-year-old pedestrian was killed early Monday morning in a single-vehicle crash on La. 26 near Trailer Town ...

National News

Chief Justice Roberts warns against heated political words about judges

Chief Justice John Roberts, speaking at a moment when threats against judges are on the rise, warned on ...

Crime

6/30: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office has reported the following arrests: Ruben Vela, 56, 802 Roberta Drive, Sulphur — ...

life

Eatin’ Good: The Barbecue Wisdom of Taco Johnson

When summertime rolls around, backyard grills get fired up. It can be a great way to relax, invite ...

Local News

Sulphur applies for funding for water plant, senior citizen center repairs

The Sulphur City Council approved two cooperative endeavor agreements (CEAs) to receive reimbursement funds from the Louisiana Department of Treasury ...

Local News

Bonnie Jo Bahnsen begins term as Vinton mayor

In front of a capacity crowd in the Vinton Town Council chambers, Bonnie Jo Bahnsen took the oath ...

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Changing landscape: Catholic Cemetery has new look as improvements continue

By Vincent Lupo The old Catholic Cemetery at the corner of Common and Iris streets has a “nice” ...

Business

Names in the News: People shaping the future of Lake Area business

Gilbert to lead diabetes clinic BATON ROUGE – Pennington Biomedical Research Center, an LSU Health affiliate and one ...

weather

Tropical depression forms in southern Gulf

Tropical Depression No. 2 developed in the Bay of Campeche Saturday afternoon. National Weather Service Lake Charles meteorologist ...

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Opioid Abatement Grant Program applications open

The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury is issuing a call for projects for its Opioid Abatement Grant Program — ...