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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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School Board puts off HVAC decision for west side of district
The decision on the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) contract for the west side of the Calcasieu ...
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Citgo tank catches fire during lightning strike
A lightning strike Thursday afternoon ignited a tank fire at the Citgo Lake Charles refinery. Emergency officials have ...
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Jim Gazzolo column: SLC needs its media darlings
In just 11 days, the Southland Conference will host its annual Football Media Day in San Antonio. The ...
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McNeese ticket sales up
While still seven weeks from kickoff and a few from camp opening, the Cowboys are seeing interest on ...
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Jennings adopts regulations, guidelines for solar power plants
Any company that wants to build a solar plant in the city of Jennings will have to conform ...
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PHOTO GALLERY: New aerospace themed playground opens at Mary Belle Williams Park
The City of Lake Charles held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 10, 2025, to open the new ...
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New federal tax credit could expand school choice programs like Louisiana’s
By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square A new federal tax credit program tucked into a broader tax ...
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Lending a helping hand: Ministry aids area’s needy in effort to transform their lives
Holy Ground Homeless Outreach God Inspired Ministry will be hosting a silent auction, Canvas of Compassion: Art that ...
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Made of Money: Artists examine deeper meaning of currency
Money makes the world go around, but an exhibition at the Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center ...
Sports
Portal door swinging at ULL, Ragin’ Cajuns keep ties to SW Louisiana
Although a few players have transferred out, the Louisiana-Lafayette baseball team is maintaining its strong connection to Southwest ...
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Scooter Hobbs column: Final musings on the college baseball season
Well, it certainly feels like July out there, so I guess the college football “talking season,” as Sir ...
Crime
7/9: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Travis Cameron Molden, 35, 1917 21st St. — prohibited ...
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Supreme Court allows Trump to proceed with plans to downsize the federal workforce
The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s plans to downsize the federal workforce despite warnings ...
Crime
Local men accused in July 2 Fenton shooting
Two Fenton men are currently facing multiple charges in connection with a shooting that occurred on July 2 ...
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Cassidy says Trump budget bill ‘great news’ for Americans
President Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill” was signed into law by Trump on Friday. U.S. Sen. Cassidy, R-La. said ...
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Jim Beam column: Driving has become tough job
The fact that strict enforcement of traffic laws in this part of the state is almost nonexistent might ...
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‘Stay strong’: Scoliosis won’t stop 13-year-old Moss Bluff girl
Scoliosis will not stop 13-year-old Braelyn Hebert from doing what she loves: gymnastics. Her love for gymnastics is ...
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Eunice woman killed in single-vehicle crash
A 36-year-old Eunice woman died in a single-vehicle crash in Jeff Davis Parish. According to Louisiana State Police ...
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School P.E. standards under review, applications sought for those who want to serve on review board
Special to the American Press The Louisiana Department of Education is launching a formal review of the state’s K–12 ...
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UPDATE: Allen Police Jury introduces resolution to suspend CO2 permits
The Allen Parish Police Jury has introduced a resolution to suspend the enforcement of a recently adopted ordinance imposing ...