Local News
Port Wonder set to open in February
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and not just because of the holidays. After a year ...
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World News
Heavy travel day off to a rough start after American Airlines briefly grounds all flights
American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide Tuesday due to a technical issue just as the Christmas travel season ...
State News
Louisiana often holds inmates past their release date, DOJ lawsuit claims
Louisiana’s prison system routinely holds people weeks and months after they have completed their sentences, the U.S. Department of ...
World News
Where’s Santa now? NORAD’s Santa tracker was a Cold War morale boost. Now it attracts millions of kids
The Christmas tradition has become nearly global in scope: Children from around the world track Santa Claus as ...
Crime
Conviction, sentence in kidnapping of 8-month-old stands
The conviction and 10-year sentence of a man accused of kidnapping an 8-month-old baby in 2020 will stand. ...
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McNeese Sports
Cowgirls stumble out the gate
Just when it looked like things might get interesting Saturday afternoon for the Cowgirls, they didn’t. A McNeese ...
Sports
All-SWLA Small Schools: Hamilton Christian’s Javon Vital, DeQuincy’s M.J. Clark named MVPs
Hamilton Christian quarterback Javon Vital’s growing maturity turned into an explosive season, while DeQuincy defensive lineman D.J. Clark ...
Sports
All-SWLA Big Schools: Leesville’s Xavier Ford, Iowa’s Cohen Charles named MVPs
Leesville running back Xavier Ford put up video game-like numbers to cap his record-breaking career, while Iowa safety ...
Sports
Dec. 20 prep basketball/soccer scores and stats
Friday Basketball Boys Nondistrict Sam Houston 47 Mandeville 44 Sam Houston (4-5): Derick Malveaux 17, Kyren Talbert 19. ...
Local News
Temple pushes for special session on insurance reform
State Insurance Commission Tim Temple is pushing for a special session to tackle what he calls “serious insurance ...
Local News
Area law enforcement team up to distribute 1,000 gifts to children
One thousand children — from infants to high school seniors — received a Christmas present Thursday in Sulphur. ...
Local News
Jim Beam column:Time change becomes hot topic
Republican President-elect Donald Trump wants to end daylight saving time and that has revived what has been a ...
life
Calcasieu Council on Aging breaks ground on new development
Calcasieu Council on Aging celebrated the announcement of its new development with a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday. “It’s been ...
Local News
Imaginations helping fuel remodel of Region 4 STEM Center library
A $100,000 STEM Innovation Lab will be built in the Region 5 STEM Center library at Lake Charles ...
Crime
12/20: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Makeithen Wayne Crawley, 19, 1205 Field St., Westlake — ...
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McNeese Sports
Cowboys face new-look Cajuns
So much for a simple, friendly neighborhood tuneup game before the holidays. Instead, the Cowboys could be walking ...
Scene
Movies With the Mayor: ‘Muppet Christmas Carol’ back on the screen
The 2024 Movies with the Mayor series is going out with a jolly and heartwarming showing of the ...
National News
Time is running short to avert a government shutdown after funding bill is rejected
A day before a potential government shutdown, the House rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s new plan Thursday to fund operations and suspend the debt ...
Business
Business is booming and future growth promising for Jeff Davis Parish
Industry is booming in Jeff Davis Parish and future growth is poised to explode as evidenced by a ...
McNeese Sports
Cowgirls open SLC against best
The Cowgirls will jump right into the Southland Conference fire Saturday when they host Southeastern to open league ...
Teacher of Week
Teacher Jennifer Reynolds: ‘We are helping guide and mold the youth of today’
Jennifer Reynolds graduated from McNeese State University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in nursing. Two years ...
Local News
Scooter Hobbs column: A silly challenge for the College Playoff
OK, College Football Playoff, the CFP, whatever you want to be called, but you’re on the clock, starting ...
McNeese Sports
Marlin fired by ULL
In a surprise move, Louisiana-Lafayette fired longtime head basketball coach Bob Marlin Thursday, less than 24 hours after ...
McNeese Sports
A quick trip home
Carencro Joe is heading home. After three years as a fan favorite inside the Cajundome, Joe Charles will ...
Local News
City Council gives green light to lakefront hotel plan
The Lake Charles City Council unanimously approved the two ordinances needed to proceed with lakefront development projects announced ...