State News
La. budget proposal that funds teacher stipends advances
By Quinn Marceaux | LSU Manship School News Service The House Appropriations Committee advanced a $49.4 billion state ... Read more
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Local News
Caddyshack Icehouse denied alcohol permit, announces closure
By Ashlyn Little The Caddyshack Icehouse on Lake Street will no longer be allowed to sell alcohol after ... Read more
Local News
Kinder man killed in vehicle-train collision
Special to American Press A Kinder man died Friday after his vehicle was struck by an oncoming train ... Read more
life
Principal-turned-priest to retire from EDS after 55 years
By Bill Shearman One of the most revered nicknames in American literature is “Boo.” Author Harper Lee used ... Read more
life
With help from locals, British man whose ship ran aground has sights set on sailing home
By Ashlyn Little Alex Carter, born and raised on a farm in the United Kingdom, never imagined he’d ... Read more
World News
Fighter jet goes overboard from USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier
An F/A-18 fighter jet landing on the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier in the Red Sea went ... Read more
State News
Teacher stipends survive committee, could be headed to House floor for a vote
By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square Louisiana lawmakers are moving forward this week with a more targeted ... Read more
life
Survey of veterans in Louisiana underway
Special to the American Press A statewide initiative to focus on gaining a better understanding of the challenges ... Read more
weather
Sowela won’t open until noon today
Sowela Technical Community College will have a delayed opening at noon today for faculty, staff and students at ... Read more
Local News
Calcasieu public schools closed Wednesday
After participating in several weather briefings Tuesday and consulting with local meteorologists, the Calcasieu Parish School Board said ... Read more