McNeese Sports
McDowell out for season
The Clifton McDowell era at McNeese State is over. Cowboy head coach Gary Goff announced Monday that the ...
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Tax reform special legislative session to convene in Louisiana on Nov. 6
By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square Gov. Jeff Landry has called the Louisiana Legislature to a special session ...
Crime
BREAKING: Mom pleads not guilty in hot car death
A Jennings mother whose 10-month-old daughter died after she forgot her in a sweltering vehicle in August has ...
State News
What to expect in Louisiana on Election Day
Louisiana voters will decide which presidential candidates will receive their eight electoral votes in the Nov. 5 election. ...
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PHOTOS: Westlake wins share Div. III, District 1 volleyball title
Westlake (18-8, 4-0) won 17-25, 25-18, 25-21, 25-21 over St. Louis Catholic on Thursday, Oct. 24, to secure ...
Sports
Swimmers gear up for state meet, Rossowski’s four golds lead Bucs to sweep
SULPHUR — Area athletes moved a step closer to the Louisiana High School Athletic Association state swim meet ...
Sports
Overhyped? Important game for LSU, A&M, but too early to determine anything
Maybe too much is being made of LSU and Texas A&M squaring off Saturday night as the last ...
Sports
LCCP takes over in second half to beat Westlake
WESTLAKE — Lake Charles College Prep’s offense was just getting by in the first half, hampered by penalties, ...
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PHOTOS: Trailblazers handle Rams 42-12
Lake Charles College Prep (3-5, 2-1) beat Westlake 42-12 (5-3, 1-1) on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Max ...
Local News
Jim Beam column: State didn’t need Project 2025
Although former President Donald Trump says he knows “nothing” about Project 2025, it is expected to be a ...
Sports
Southwest La. prep football scores and stats, Oct. 25
Friday Football District 3-5A Barbe 38 Lafayette 28 SCORE BY QUARTERS Lafayette 0 14 0 14 — 28 ...
life
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis Club Spooktacular
The Kiwanis Club of Lake Charles kicked off its 36th Coats for Kids drive with a Halloween-themed Spooktacular ...
Local News
City attorney: Office looks forward to addressing lawsuit against mayor in court
City attorney David L. Morgan said his office looks forward to addressing a public records request in court ...
Sports
LCCP, Westlake ready aerial games for 3-3A showdown
Westlake is 5-2 and ranked in the top 10 in the Non-select Division III power ratings, while Lake ...
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life
Calcasieu libraries hosting Halloween events
Special to the American Press Ready to have some Halloween fun? It’s Halloween at the Calcasieu Parish Public ...
Crime
Conviction stands in 2021 fatal shooting of homeless man
The conviction of a Lake Charles man who fatally shot a homeless man in 2021 will stand. Steven ...
State News
Before Taylor Swift show in New Orleans, a homeless encampment is forced to move
In anticipation of three Taylor Swift concerts, which could draw around 150,000 visitors to New Orleans’ Superdome this weekend, state ...
high-school Sports
Big makeover planned for Jerry Simmons Stadium
Plans for a $3 million renovation of Jerry Simmons stadium are taking shape as the stadium is about ...
life
McNeese spring 2025 registration opens Monday
McNeese State University students can now go online to view the class schedule for the spring 2025 semester ...
Crime
10/25: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Randayzeo Quindarious Lorden, 33, 408 Booker St. — illegal ...
Opinion
Scooter Hobbs column: A rivalry befitting a trophy
It was your old buddy Les Miles, I guess it was, who once suggested using a bulky old, ...
life
SW La. nightlife calendar: There’s always something to do
Nightlife Bon Temps Bar & Grill, 330 Arena Road inside the DoubleTree by Hilton — Brad Brinkley, 6-11 ...
McNeese Sports
Cowboys face run-happy Nicholls
The Cowboys’ homeless October will come to an end with one more road game. With its playoff hopes ...
Business
Still time to apply for no-interest, 40 percent forgivable loan through Restore Louisiana program
Five area business owners closed on no-interest, 40-percent forgivable loans Thursday. There’s more where that came from — ...