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Second Harvest

Second Harvest responds to SW La. cold emergency 

Special to the American Press Second Harvest Food Bank is taking action as freezing temperatures grip South Louisiana, working closely with local governments and community ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Monday, January 20, 2025 2:24 pm

memorial hospital

LC Memorial clinics, outpatient services, elective surgery centers to close for weather

Special to the American Press As winter weather conditions are expected to continue from early Tuesday morning through Wednesday in SWLA, Lake Charles Memorial Health ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Monday, January 20, 2025 12:12 pm

school closures

UPDATE: School closure list

All Calcasieu Parish School Board schools and facilities will now be closed through Wednesday, Jan. 22, due to the winter weather. As this storm develops ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Monday, January 20, 2025 9:42 am

state police

State Police stresses safety during upcoming weather event

Special to the American Press With the extreme winter weather conditions expected to impact the state over the next few days, Louisiana State Police urges ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Sunday, January 19, 2025 3:21 pm

entergy

Entergy prepares for potential hard freeze, winter precipitation

Special to the American Press Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans continue to actively monitor the frigid temperatures and winter precipitation expected to move through ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Saturday, January 18, 2025 7:57 pm

landry

Landry issues State of Emergency ahead of winter event

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry issued a State of Emergency Saturday afternoon in preparation for the winter weather expected to hit Louisiana. The National Weather Service ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Saturday, January 18, 2025 4:39 pm

state police

Landry, Murrill blast federal report on Louisiana State Police use of force

By Steve Wilson | The Center Square Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and state Attorney General Liz Murrill say a U.S. Department of Justice report that slams ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Saturday, January 18, 2025 9:54 am

AAA

AAA offers winter driving tips to help drivers be prepared, safe

Special to the American Press With an impending winter storm in the forecast for two-thirds of Louisiana, AAA encourages motorists to prepare for adverse cold ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Friday, January 17, 2025 11:22 pm

state police

State Police: Be weather-ready and stay safe

Special to the American Press  The National Weather Service is monitoring a possible winter weather event that will likely affect roadways as it moves through ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Friday, January 17, 2025 8:16 pm

police jury

Calcasieu Police Jury offices closed Tuesday due to winter weather

Due to snow, ice, and below-freezing temperatures in Southwest Louisiana, all Calcasieu Parish Police Jury offices will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21. All parish ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Friday, January 17, 2025 4:58 pm

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