Sulphur High vs. Bridge City | September, 1975. Sulphur lost 19-14. 

(Sam Guillory / American Press Archives)

“There’s nothing like a warm June afternoon to bring out the young water sprites.” | American Press, June 1974 

Beat the sizzling 70’s heat. These brothers, Tim and Rusty Breaux, pass their summer days by trying to cool off. Original photo taken by American Press photographer, Burl Vincent during the July of 1973. (American Press Archives)

Law enforcement officers on duty on Memorial Day in 1978. (American Press Archives)

Lake Charles has its own Sandlot. These two T-ball teams face off each other trying to decide who is the real sultan of swat. Original photograph taken by Burl Vincent. (June 6, 1973) (American Press Archives)

Kirk Moore, Ricky Perioux, and Randy Pousson hang up their prized catch using a blackbird as bait. This 12-foot, 2-inch alligator was caught on September 24, 1988. Original photograph taken by Donna Price.

Diaper Derby competitors race in the 1986 Contraband days. (American Press Archives)

Student conductor Amanda Goings, left, and band captain Andrew Watson of the Sam Houston High Symphonic Bartd display the state Outstanding AA Honor Band award the school received from the Louisiana Bandmasters Association. Original photograph taken May 23, 1991. (American Press Archives)

Back to school style has changed over the years. A young boy poses for a picture at K-Mart back in July 1972. (American Press Archives)

David Guillory performs a magic act on September 7, 1972. (American Press Archives)

In August 1973 twin calves were born at the home of James Paris in the Birdnest subdivision of Gillis. (American Press Archives)

Miss Goins poses with a sidewalk phone on Ryan Street on August 21, 1963. (American Press Archives)

Aerial shot of McNeese and Ryan Street back in July 1976. (American Press Archives)

In August 1988 a Walmart opened on the corner of McNeese and Nelson. Do you remember shopping at this store? (American Press Archives)

Not much has changed on Pujo Street since October 1977, except maybe the cars. (American Press Archives)

Back to school blues captured on camera of Justin Higginbotham in August 1983. (American Press Archives)

Sorority rush week at McNeese in 1973. (American Press Archives)

Familiar sight? On August 23, 1977 more than five inches of rain fell in a five hour period causing cars to stall on Enterprise Boulevard. (Walter Farque/American Press Archives)

 

On September 12, 1987, Candice and Joshua Crocker enjoyed a September afternoon stroll down Creole Street with their poodles, Candy’s Delight and J.D. (Donna Price/American Press Archives)

Famous last words on the tombstones in this “graveyard” include: “Here lies Cousin Beth…she ate too fast and choked to death” and “Here lies Nathan Jones, he once was cute but now he’s bones”. This Halloween display was created by Kathleen Mocklin and her older sister Christine. 

American Press Archives/ October 30, 1990

Are you ready for Halloween? This photo is from the 1978 St. Louis Harvest Festival. 

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