Local News
Settlement reached after McNeese sues over contested $15M will
A settlement has been reached over the $15 million estate of a Lake Charles businessman and philanthropist who ... Read more
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Crime
Grandmother accused of attempting to strangle granddaughter, accusing the teen of stealing her meth
A Jennings grandmother accused of attempting to strangle her granddaughter after she blamed her for stealing her methamphetamine ... Read more
State News
Lawmakers approve budget and teacher pay push as session wraps up
By Anna Puleo | LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana House voted 98-1 Thursday ... Read more
life
Shadow puppeteer bringing show to SW La.
Special to the American Press Join the Calcasieu Parish Public Library for a delightful experience as poetry comes ... Read more
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
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
Sowela receives $100,000 to fund STEM Energy Professional Development
Special to the American Press Sowela Technical Community College received $100,000 from the Future Use of Energy in ... 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