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Mayor Simien looks back on first 100 days in office
The phrase “it’s all about God’s timing” means trusting God has a perfect plan and timeline for every ...
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Crime
BREAKING: Body of woman discovered alongside Westlake roadway
WESTLAKE — The body of a clothed white woman, estimated to be about 30 years old, was discovered ...
Business
Local developer pushes for infastructure improvements for new Economic Development Districts
A local developer is advocating for crucial infrastructure improvements to foster economic development within the newly designated Economic ...
Sports
PHOTOS: No. 3 Hamilton Christian opens district with win over Grand Lake
Louisiana Sports Writers Association Class 1A No. 3 Hamilton Christian (5-0, 1-0) handed Grand Lake (5-1, 0-1) its ...
Sports
Warriors shutdown Hornets to stay perfect
GRAND LAKE – Hamilton Christian head coach Dexter Washington was worried about how his team would react to ...
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Calcasieu School Board approves pay supplements for teachers, support staff
The Calcasieu Parish School Board this week approved pay supplements for teachers and support staff. Each year, the ...
Sports
Pivotal game, 4-1A’s top dogs battle for supremacy
Today has been circled on the Hornets’ and Warriors’ calendars for a while. Undefeated District 4-1A rivals Grand ...
Scene
Wine and food pairings to flow during Rouge et Blanc
Glasses will be clinking this weekend during the Banner Series’ annual Rouge et Blanc celebration at McNeese State ...
Local News
McNeese investigating alleged hazing incident
McNeese State University and local law enforcement have opened a criminal investigation into an alleged hazing incident. The ...
Business
Sponsored content: LA Manufactured Homes helping families build their futures
At LA Manufactured Homes, we don’t just sell and provide homes — we live, work, and raise our ...
Local News
Council vote on building sports complex at former tower site deferred
Members of the Lake Charles City Council chose Tuesday night to defer a vote on Mayor Marshall Simien’s ...
Opinion
Scooter Hobbs column: Lacy leaves behind one unanswered question
Some six months after Kyren Lacy’s death, suddenly nearly every day a new investigation is opened or called ...
Sports
Oberlin forfeits Week 6 game as injuries deplete roster
Halfway through the high school football season, injuries caught up with the Oberlin Tigers. After a bye week ...
Local News
Jim Beam column:Rex Miller kept us laughing
(Editor’s Note: Jim Beam has a tendon problem on his right hand and will publish some columns from ...
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Man of his word? Landry said if parishes don’t want CO2 projects, they won’t get them. Allen Parish asks him to stand by that
The Allen Parish Police Jury voted unanimously Monday to request Governor Jeff Landry to refrain from issuing any ...
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Crime
10/7: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Joshua Keith Nero, 47, 2509 Poe St. — criminal ...
Politics
Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown
President Donald Trump’s administration warned on Tuesday of no guaranteed back pay for federal workers during a government shutdown, reversing ...
McNeese Sports
Arena gets new name
After four seasons of unprecedented success, McNeese State’s basketball arena is getting a new name. Townsley Law Arena ...
Local News
Jim Gazzolo column: Cowboys start bye week early
The Cowboys have reached the break in their college football season. Or is it their breaking point? McNeese ...
Crime
Jennings man accused of attempted murder after allegedly beating inmate, stomping on his head
Special to the American Press A Jennings man is facing an attempted murder charge after severely beating an ...
Sports
Five area teams remain unbeaten
Halfway through the high school football season, five Southwest Louisiana teams — Iowa, Kinder, Lake Arthur, Grand Lake, ...
Business
LNG exports at new record in September on strong Louisiana shipments
By Alton Wallace | The Center Square U.S. LNG exports hit a record high in September at 9.4 million ...
Crime
Teenager found sleeping in home arrested for unauthorized entry
Special to the American Press A Jennings teenager was restrained by a homeowner and arrested by police Saturday ...
life
Epps Library to reopen at original location
Special to the American Press The Calcasieu Parish Public Library is thrilled to announce the reopening of the ...
State News
Farm Bureau to cut auto rates for 80,000
By Nolan Mckendry | The Center Square Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple on Friday announced that Louisiana Farm Bureau ...