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WEATHER UPDATE: Tropical disturbance slowly approaching Gulf Coast
A tropical disturbance “meandering and moseying” toward the northeast Gulf of Mexico is expected to bring up to ...
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Louisiana launches High Impact Jobs Program focused on energy, advanced manufacturing
By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square A new state program designed to boost high-paying employment in Louisiana ...
Crime
UPDATE: Oakdale police chief, marshal accused of exploiting immigration system for personal profit
Federal prosecutors have unsealed an indictment against several current and former law enforcement officers, including Oakdale Police Chief ...
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Beauregard firefighter dies in crash responding to call
Special to the American Press A volunteer firefighter from DeRidder died as the result of crash that happened ...
Crime
BREAKING: Oakdale police chief arrested during law enforcement conference
Federal agents reportedly arrested three central Louisiana police chiefs on Tuesday. At least two were reportedly arrested while ...
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Local author, poet recounts recovery journey in equine therapy
During times of hardship, friendships are an important source of support. In the poetry collection “I Talk To ...
Crime
Police investigating homicide on North 1st Avenue
Lake Charles Police officers are investigating a homicide that occurred over the weekend in the 200 block of ...
Crime
7/14: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: David Alan Borel Jr., 36, 1403 Nelson St., Vinton ...
life
‘Check Out Louisiana’ giving library cardholders access to museums
Special to the American Press Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and the State Library of Louisiana today announced library ...
weather
WEATHER WATCH: Potential tropical development in the Gulf later this week
An area of low pressure is forecast to move across Florida and into the northeastern Gulf of Mexico ...
Crime
Sheriff: Scammers falsely claiming to represent bonding company
Special to the American Press Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Stitch Guillory is warning residents of a scam that is ...
Crime
BREAKING: Mom pleads no contest baby death
A Jennings mother pleaded no contest Monday to a charge stemming from the death of her 10-month-old daughter, ...
World News
Trump threatens Russia with tariffs and boosts US weapons for Ukraine
President Donald Trump on Monday threatened Russia with steep tariffs and announced a rejuvenated pipeline for American weapons to reach ...
weather
Search for those missing in catastrophic Texas floods resumes in some areas after pause for rain
With rain in the forecast Monday, officials kept a wary eye on river levels as some crews resumed ...
National News
Flames tear through assisted-living facility in Massachusetts, killing 9 and trapping residents
Flames roared through an assisted-living facility in Massachusetts, killing nine people and trapping residents inside, including some who ...
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Two women killed in Kentucky church shooting after trooper shot; suspect killed, police say
Two women were killed in a shooting at a Kentucky church Sunday in an incident that began after ...
Local News
Abraham gives legislative wrap-up: Insurance rates, education shortfalls addressed
From sweeping insurance reforms to teacher pay raises, the 2025 Louisiana Legislative session closed with a flurry of ...
Informer
The Informer: Hospital fills need in ‘up-and-coming neighborhood’
The first five floors of the new 10-floor patient tower at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital was dedicated May ...
Local News
Jim Beam column: Scalise helps Iranian woman
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Jefferson, Louisiana’s No. 2 official in the U.S. House of Representatives, has ...
Business
Chennault executive director stresses need for collaboration between parishes
It is going to take synergized collaboration between the five parishes of Southwest Louisiana to thrive economically. That’s ...
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Two years after switch, Fort Polk’s name returns
Fort Johnson — which was named after World War I Sgt. William Henry Johnson — was renamed Fort ...
Crime
7/10: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Jeremiah True Brantley, 31, 4915 Camp Edgewood Road, DeQuincy ...
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Sulphur business owner found not guilty of stealing COVID funds
A Sulphur woman accused of stealing nearly $100,000 in federal funds issued to small businesses during the COVID ...
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PHOTO GALLERY: Fort Polk renaming ceremony
Fort Johnson, which was named after Albany war hero and World War I Sgt. Henry Johnson, was renamed ...
McNeese Sports
His own man
Armstrong brings quiet fire to Cowboys Bill Armstrong isn’t Will Wade. He isn’t the complete opposite of him, ...