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Gov. Jeff Landry

Landry ‘making no commitment’ for rebudgeting teacher stipends

By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square Gov. Jeff Landry told Louisiana teachers this week that they might no longer receive the $2,000 stipends they’ve ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Thursday, April 10, 2025 7:53 am

#audit

Audit reveals a lack of a strategic plan to combat homelessness in New Orleans

By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square A recent audit details New Orleans’ efforts to combat homelessness, despite the city and UNITY of Greater New ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Monday, April 7, 2025 11:00 am

LC Memorial Hospital

Veterans’ Health and Wellness Fair Saturday at LC Memorial Hospital

Special to the American Press Lake Charles Memorial Health System, in collaboration with Once Was, will host the Share, Shed, and Support Health & Wellness ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Friday, April 4, 2025 9:37 am

Crimes of the Heart

Oh, sister! LCLT spills the tea in comedy-drama ‘Crimes of the Heart’

Special to the American Press The Lake Charles Little Theatre dishes dark family comedy — and spills major tea doing it — in “Crimes of ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Thursday, April 3, 2025 9:54 am

Josue M. Soto-Rodriguez

31-year-old found guilty in rape of 6-year-old

Special to the American Press A 31-year-old Lake Charles man has been found guilty as charged Tuesday on one count of first-degree rape. According to ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Thursday, April 3, 2025 8:46 am

McNeese registration

Summer, fall registration opens at McNeese on Monday

Special to the American Press McNeese State University students can now go online to view the class schedule for the summer and fall 2025 semesters ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Wednesday, April 2, 2025 11:33 am

Federal cuts

Louisiana state agencies hit hard by federal cuts

By Nola McKendry | The Center Square Federal cuts are having a large effect on Louisiana state agencies such as the Louisiana Department of Wildlife ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Wednesday, April 2, 2025 11:22 am

Hiring freeze

Landry orders state hiring freeze, says will save Louisiana $20M annually

By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square In his latest effort to rein in government spending, Gov. Jeff Landry has imposed a hiring freeze across ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Wednesday, April 2, 2025 10:17 am

Internet Free speech

Arkansas decision likely means Louisiana’s age verification law is endangered

By Steve Wilson | The Center Square After a federal court struck down Arkansas’ age verification law for social media platforms on Monday, Louisiana’s statute ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Wednesday, April 2, 2025 9:24 am

Louisiana's Department of Children and Family Services

Audit says Louisiana’s temporary aid program doesn’t vet work records

By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square For the 13th consecutive year, Louisiana’s Department of Children and Family Services has failed to ensure that work ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Tuesday, April 1, 2025 1:42 pm

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