National News
UPDATE: Texas floods leave at least 51 dead, 27 girls missing as rescuers search devastated landscape
The grueling, desperate search for 27 missing girls stretched into a third day on Sunday after raging floodwaters ... Read more
Author: Crystal Stevenson | American Press
Informer
The Informer: Calcasieu River Bridge ‘monument to community effort’
Some five years of construction and years of previous planning were brought to an end on Sept. 28, ... Read more
Crime
Fourth of July shooting leads to one fatality
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a Fourth of July shooting that left one dead. Spokesperson Kayla Vincent ... Read more
National News
Swimming with Sharks: Behind the (underwater) lens
Patience is a crucial virtue for a cinematographer — in particular for underwater cameraman Dan Beecham. Beecham was ... Read more
Local News
Local veteran: Louisiana played pivotal role in Revolutionary War
During the American Revolution, Louisiana — which was then under Spanish rule — played a significant role in ... Read more
Local News
UPDATE: Body found in English Bayou identified
The body of a man found in the English Bayou Wednesday afternoon has been identified. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s ... Read more
Local News
State Police take over LCPD officer-involved shooting case
Louisiana State Police detectives are investigating a Lake Charles Police officer-involved shooting. Trooper Matt Gaspard said detectives with ... Read more
Local News
Body discovered in English Bayou
A body was recovered early Wednesday evening from English Bayou. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Kayla Vincent said ... Read more
Crime
7/2: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Moree Kristene Carsten, 22, 2324 Fasske St., Sulphur — ... Read more
weather
Hot and humid conditions expected through Fourth of July holiday
Hot and humid conditions are expected to continue through the holiday weekend as the National Hurricane Center keeps ... Read more