city hall

McNeese State student exhibition shows off creative outlet for young artists

A multi-disciplinary display of student art is now on display in the first-floor lobby of Lake Charles City Hall at 326 Pujo St. The exhibit ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Friday, January 10, 2025 10:48 am

calcasieu school board

Calcasieu School Board creates fund for excess tax revenues

The Calcasieu Parish School Board approved a resolution establishing a new dedicated fund with a vote of 12-1 at the meeting on Tuesday. The “Capital ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Thursday, December 12, 2024 5:52 pm

Louisiana Day

Louisiana Day: Students at Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy enjoy day of learning, fun

Louisiana’s rich history and culture were highlighted at Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy on Friday during the annual Louisiana Day celebration. Louisiana Day has been hosted ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Saturday, May 11, 2024 12:00 pm

local

STEM Center hosting watch party for astronaut question-and-answer event

What would you ask an astronaut? This is a question posed by Mark Arseneault, Louisiana Region 5 STEM Center director. At 11 a.m. on Tuesday ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Saturday, August 5, 2023 1:28 pm

Weekend Talk

‘How do you describe hell?’ : Retired McNeese history professor offers insight into how, why Holocaust happened

To honor Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day, retired McNeese State University Professor of History Dr. Robert Forrest gave two free lectures titled “Surviving the ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Sunday, April 23, 2023 9:22 am

cold case

Two-year-old homicide case reopened

For more than two years, Quentin Green’s family has had to wonder who killed the 43-year-old inside his Rhorer Street home in Welsh. Now, the ... Read more

by Editorial Board, Saturday, September 10, 2022 8:35 am