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    BREAKING: Hazing charges against McNeese fraternity members rejected

    Hazing charges against two Kappa Sigma Fraternity fraternity members at McNeese State University have been rejected by the ...

    Politics

     Senate advances resolution to limit Trump’s war powers after Venezuela raid

    The Senate advanced a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela, sounding a ...

    State News

    Trump officials and Louisiana put an end to another decades-old school desegregation order

    The Trump administration and Louisiana officials have lifted another decades-old school desegregation order, part of a campaign to end ...

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    WEATHER WATCH: Cold front bringing thunderstorms, tornado risk

    A cold front expected to move through the area Friday night and into Saturday morning is expected to ...

    Local News

    BREAKING: 58-year-old man killed in Oberlin house fire

    Officials with the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal are continuing to investigate an early morning house fire ...

    Local News

    More people leaving Louisiana than arriving, report says

    By Nolan Mckendry | The Center Square Louisiana is becoming more competitive for businesses that offer higher-paying jobs, ...

    Local News

    Pay raises on the way for Welsh employees

    Town of Welsh employees will soon receive an across-the-board pay raise following the Board of Aldermen’s approval of ...

    McNeese Sports

    Cowgirls set to face Nicholls

    With three teams tied for first and four more just a game back, every outing has extra importance ...

    Politics

    Cassidy: Maduro’s arrest ‘good first step’ in reasserting America’s leadership

    U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy expressed his support for President Donald Trump’s decision to order American forces into Venezuela ...

    McNeese Sports

    Landreneau gets new deal

    James Landreneau, the all-time winningest softball coach in McNeese State history, will have a few more years to ...

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    Crime

    Two more arrests made in Dec. 15 Lucille Street shooting

    Two men wanted in connection with a Dec. 15 shooting in the 100 block of Lucille Street were ...

    Local News

    Jim Gazzolo column: Cowboys face 8-second ride each game

    With backs to the wall, Larry Johnson and D.J. Richards rose up and hit 3-pointers that tied the ...

    Local News

    Romero named state director for Rural Development in Louisiana

    Former State District 37 state representative Troy Romero has been appointed as state director for Rural Development in ...

    McNeese Sports

    Perfect fit

    Howard finding way at McNeese Dakota Howard wasn’t expecting to play for McNeese State this season. The freshman ...

    Local News

    Jim Beam column:How did Dick Van Dyke do it?

    The Houston cardiologist who has helped me reach age 92 told me during my last visit in December ...

    Crime

    Sentence stands in 2020 jewelry store heist

    A Houston man — one of five convicted in a 2020 Nederland Jewelers heist and who was described ...

    Politics

    Trump tells Republicans to be ‘flexible’ on abortion restrictions to get a health care deal

    President Donald Trump said Tuesday he wants Republicans to reach a deal on health care insurance assistance by ...

    Crime

    1/6: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list

    The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following December arrests: Derrick Wayne Bertrand, 40, 8559 Gulf Highway — ...

    Photos

    PHOTOS: Barbe rolls over Kinder 63-36

    Barbe (16-3) won its ninth consecutive game on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, with a 63-36 win over Kinder ...

    Business News

    Venezuela offers opportunities, challenges for US refineries

    By Alton Wallace | The Center Square The highly complex refineries located on the U.S. Gulf Coast could resume ...