Local News
Hit-and-run bill created after Welsh fatality signed into law
Special to the American Press A new law significantly increasing the penalties for deadly hit-and-run crashes in Louisiana has ... Read more
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Local News
Editorial: Senate makes wise budget changes
The Louisiana Senate made some major changes in the state budget that it received from the House for ... Read more
Local News
Lake Charles boater fatally struck by propeller after being ejected
Special to the American Press The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is investigating a fatal boating incident ... Read more
State News
Landry aims to address ‘legacy lawsuits’ against oil and gas companies
By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square Last week, lawmakers passed legislation to address “legacy lawsuits” against oil and ... Read more
Local News
Cameron couple killed in house fire
State Fire Marshal deputies are investigating a deadly fire in Southwest Louisiana that claimed the lives of a ... Read more
Crime
Calcasieu sheriff warns residents of scams
Special to the American Press Calcasieu Sheriff Stitch Guillory is warning area residents of two recent scams that ... Read more
life
Vinton Library to host book-tasting event
Special to the American Press Join the Vinton Library for a unique book-tasting event where you can savor ... Read more
Scene
‘Second Threads’: Past, present mesh in new art exhibit
The Black Heritage Gallery will open its latest exhibit — “Sacred Threads: The Art of Ryann Sterling” — ... Read more
Crime
22 seatbelt violations given during weekend checkpoint
Twenty-nine citations were issued Saturday during the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office and Vinton Police Department joint seatbelt checkpoint ... Read more
State News
Dozens of advocates urge senators to maintain LA GATOR funding
By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square A coalition of more than two dozen advocacy organizations is urging Louisiana ... Read more