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BREAKING: Prosecution files it own appeal with state Supreme Court
In answer to the defense for former DeRidder mayor Misty Roberts’ appeal to the Louisiana Supreme Court, the ...
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Millennium Park to boost security with new guard station
A new, strategically placed guard shack in Millennium Park in downtown Lake Charles is being installed to serve ...
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BREAKING: Natural gas pipeline explodes in Cameron
A natural gas pipeline near the Delfin LNG pipeline in Cameron Parish exploded Tuesday morning. The pipeline is ...
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Historic Friendly Corner destroyed by fire
The historic Friendly Corner in DeRidder was destroyed on Saturday in fire. The building is believed to have ...
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UPDATE: Former mayor’s case headed to state Supreme Court
The trial of former DeRidder mayor Misty Roberts continues to remain in limbo as Roberts’ defense team takes ...
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Politics
Cassidy, facing Trump-backed challenger, bets on ‘who delivers’
By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy is running for a third term on ...
McNeese Sports
Big shots lead to big win
Cowboys hang on, beat Lamar again BEAUMONT, Texas – So much for the Cowboys struggling from long range ...
McNeese Sports
Fast start leads Cowgirls
Win streak hits 11 as McNeese takes control of SLC BEAUMONT, Texas – In the span of 43 ...
Football
Scooter Hobbs column: What’s LSU’s next step after winning the Portal Wars?
They call Lane Kiffin the “Portal King” and he’s certainly living up to it before ever coaching a ...
Sports
Gators rally with defense to beat Yellow Jackets in district opener
IOWA – The shots weren’t falling for the LaGrange girls basketball team on Friday. But their defense was ...
life
BRODEO 2026: A world of fun for some very special children
When people think of angels they usually think of their way of transportation, as in wings, but at ...
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Trafficked for forced labor: Modern slavery survivor shares her story
Editor’s Note: January is National Human Trafficking and Slavery Prevention Awareness Month, a presidentially designated observance to educate ...
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Jim Beam column:School choice has its critics
Louisiana’s school choice program, which is called LA GATOR, is expected to be one of the more controversial ...
Crime
Pitkin man found guilty of sexual battery of a child
A Beauregard Parish man was found guilty Friday of two counts of sexual battery of a child under ...
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UPDATE: Krielow’s plane spiraled to ground during rain shower, report says
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary report on the Jan. 8 plane crash in southeast ...
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Crime
BREAKING: Mistrial weighed as trial of former DeRidder mayor hits another standstill
The trial of former DeRidder Mayor Misty Roberts came to another stalemate on Friday as presiding Judge Kent ...
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Charges refused in Cowboys night club incident
The Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office has refused charges against four men accused of remaining after being forbidden ...
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BREAKING: Catherine O’Hara, Emmy-winning comedian of ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ dies at 71
Catherine O’Hara, the Emmy-winning actor known for comedic roles across the decades — from Kevin’s beleaguered mom in ...
McNeese Sports
Border battle Texas style
Cowboys head to Lamar for showdown If the Cowboys are to win their third straight Southland Conference regular-season ...
McNeese Sports
Extra work pays off
Cowgirls hold off SFA in overtime The Cowgirls found their offense just in time Thursday night. Struggling for ...
Crime
BREAKING: Felony charge against former DeRidder mayor dropped
In an opinion released Thursday evening, the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal granted a writ requested by ...
Crime
Jurors shown video recording of victim detailing alleged sexual abuse
The trial of a Pitkin man accused of sexually abusing a child continued a second day Thursday in ...
life
Winter weather disruptions hurt local blood, platelet supplies
Special to the American Press Recent winter weather across the region has significantly impacted blood and platelet collections, ...
McNeese Sports
Straight shooters
Cowboys look to be better on road from long range McNeese State heads into its two biggest conference ...
Crime
22-year-old man charged with abusing girlfriend in front of their child
A Lake Charles man was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon after allegedly beating his girlfriend and threatening to ...