Local News
Caddyshack Icehouse denied alcohol permit, announces closure
By Ashlyn Little The Caddyshack Icehouse on Lake Street will no longer be allowed to sell alcohol after ...
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McNeese Sports
Cowboys fall to 5th seed
The Cowboys may be limping into the postseason, but at least they don’t have to make a long ...
Local News
Honoring the fallen: SW La. remembers sacrifices made by law enforcement officers
Lake Charles Police honored fallen law enforcement officers on Monday — the first day of National Police Week, ...
State News
Landry pushes Trump to weigh primary challenger to Bill Cassidy, sources say
President Donald Trump and Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry have discussed U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow challenging U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy in next ...
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Kinder man killed in vehicle-train collision
Special to American Press A Kinder man died Friday after his vehicle was struck by an oncoming train ...
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Jim Beam column:I won’t be joining MAHA plan
Republican Gov. Jeff Landry, Surgeon General Ralph L. Abraham, GOP state Sens. Mike Fesi of Houma and Patrick ...
Informer
The Informer: Historic paper mill closed its doors for good in 1981
Residents of the town of Elizabeth were devastated to learn in 1981 that their only industry, Boise Southern’s ...
Photos
PHOTO GALLERY: Sam Houston beats rival Barbe in semifinals
No. 11 Sam Houston (32-7) beat No. 2 Barbe (34-6) 2-1, 1-0 in the Non-select Division I semifinals ...
Sports
Flanagan pitches shutout, Broncos sweep Bucs to reach finals
In a monumental showdown between state powerhouses, senior Cole Flanagan pitched one of the best games of his ...
McNeese Sports
Lions force deciding game
There will be one more game before the Southland Conference champion is decided. Using one big hit and ...
Crime
5/9: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Marcel James George, 27, 1708 9th St. — armed ...
Sports
Hackberry boys win first track and field title since 2021
The Hackberry High School boys track and field team stood on the awards podium the last three seasons ...
Local News
Audit: Lake Charles’ net position up by $38M
The city of Lake Charles’ net position increased by $38 million during the 2024 fiscal year. The city’s ...
life
PHOTO GALLERY: Epps Memorial Library construction nearing finish line
Work is in progress on the exterior and interior of the new Epps Memorial Library and is expected ...
Teacher of Week
Sanchez passing on spark of curiosity to his students
When David Sanchez walks into his classroom at Singer High School, he’s not just teaching business or robotics ...
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Sports
May 8 Southwest La. prep baseball scores and stats
Thursday Baseball Semifinals Best-of-3 series Non-select Division I Sam Houston 2 Barbe 1 SHHS 100 100 0 – ...
Sports
DeQuincy blanks Vinton in quarterfinals
DeQUINCY – The last time senior Carson Rainwater faced rival Vinton, he took a loss. Given a chance ...
Sports
Bultron, Peshoff homer, Broncos take game one from Bucs
No. 11 Sam Houston had just two hits in the opening game of its Non-select Division I semifinals ...
McNeese Sports
Cowgirls keep magic going
Mundine’s hit wins series opener against SELA The Miller magic continues. For the fifth straight time in ...
Crime
UPDATE: Suspect in fatal shooting of 14-year-old not talking
A GoFundMe and other fundraisers have been launched to help cover funeral expenses for a 14-year-old Lake Arthur ...
Local News
Hackberry carbon sequestration project draws praise, ire
By Ashlyn Little The Hackberry community center held a public hearing this week regarding the permitting for the ...
McNeese Sports
FCS moving toward 12th game
Twelve games every fall may become the norm for McNeese State, not just occasionally. The Cowboys and the ...
Local News
Jim Gazzolo column: Managing with a deft hand
When last season ended, James Landreneau said he wasn’t sure what to expect. Shocked with a pair of ...
Crime
5/8: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Jayson Tyler Moore Jr., 28, 1205 Sage Drive — ...
World News
UPDATE: Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Catholic Church, will take the name Leo XIV
Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and took over the Vatican’s powerful office of ...