weather
Monday storms cause significant damage to parts of SW La.
Monday night’s storms — including a confirmed tornado in Sulphur and a possible one in Lake Charles — did ... Read more
Author: Crystal Stevenson - Page 72 | American Press
Local News
BREAKING: Power outages force school closures
Following Monday afternoon’s weather event, power outages are currently impacting Calcasieu and Vernon parishes schools in various parts ... Read more
Crime
CPSO searching for driver of truck involved in hit-and-run
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a hit-and-run that occurred at about 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, ... Read more
Crime
5/13: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Paris Lorenzo Judge, 50, 311 Bilbo St. Apt. A ... Read more
weather
WEATHER UPDATE: School dismissal updates
Beauregard Parish Schools will be released at 2 p.m. today. Calcasieu Parish alternative sites will be conducting dismissal ... Read more
weather
WEATHER WATCH: Severe thunderstorms expected this afternoon, tonight
Another round of severe thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon into tonight. Storms will be capable of ... Read more
Local News
SW La. school lunch menus May 13-17
The following menus for May 13-17 for area schools have been submitted by supervisors of food services. Menus ... Read more
Business
Names in the News: People shaping the future of Lake Area business
Zartler earns STS certificate Eric Zartler, senior vice president of sports at Visit Lake Charles, graduated from the ... Read more
weather
Heavy rainfall, potential severe weather coming Sunday
Southwest Louisiana is in for another round of showers and storms that could produce heavy rainfall and severe ... Read more
Local News
Mayor, deputy, attorney in spotlight at Law Day gathering
The Southwest Louisiana Bar Association recognized a trio of community leaders Friday morning during the annual Law Day ... Read more