Local News
School P.E. standards under review, applications sought for those who want to serve on review board
Special to the American Press The Louisiana Department of Education is launching a formal review of the state’s K–12 ... Read more
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Jury: Trust in Preston Marshall case cannot be revoked
A Calcasieu Parish jury has returned a defense verdict in favor of Preston Marshall, affirming a 2011 gift ... Read more
State News
Louisiana Fire Marshal’s Office joins rescue teams in Texas
A combined 12-member team from Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office has deployed to Texas to support ongoing emergency ... Read more
Local News
Vinton police officer earns national hero award
Special to the American Press Chief Scott Spell of the Vinton Police Department has announced that Sgt. Dempsey ... Read more
Local News
Sowela expands criminal justice program online
Special to the American Press Sowela Technical Community College recently received approval from the Louisiana Board of Regents ... Read more
National News
Trump touts falling gas prices for holiday weekend
By Morgan Sweeney | The Center Square Gas prices are the lowest they’ve been in four years coming into ... Read more
Local News
Audit finds Louisiana stadium commission received less hotel tax revenue in 2024
By Steve Wilson | The Center Square According to a state audit, hotel tax revenues that support some ... Read more
State News
Gulf Coast Amtrak route to start on Aug. 18, cost $15 per trip
By Steve Wilson | The Center Square Amtrak announced on Tuesday it will start new, twice-daily service connecting ... Read more
Local News
Pedestrian killed in Jeff Davis crash
A 38-year-old pedestrian was killed early Monday morning in a single-vehicle crash on La. 26 near Trailer Town ... Read more
Local News
Changing landscape: Catholic Cemetery has new look as improvements continue
By Vincent Lupo The old Catholic Cemetery at the corner of Common and Iris streets has a “nice” ... Read more