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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

Crime

Jennings Police searching for rape suspect

The Jennings Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a local man wanted in connection with ... Read more

Local News

Sowela shatters its summer enrollment record

Special to the American Press Sowela Technical Community College’s enrollment reached record-breaking numbers during the 2025 summer term, ... Read more

State News

Louisiana bill redefines IVF embryos

By Anna Puleo | LSU Manship School News Service The Louisiana House passed a bill Tuesday that changes how ... Read more

life

Parish’s Summer Food Service Program begins June 2

Special to the American Press  The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Human Services Department will begin the 2025 Summer ... Read more

life

One-day, free Junior Golf Clinic slated for June 2

Special to the American Press The city of Lake Charles Partners in Parks Initiative and Mallard Golf Club ... Read more