Emily Burleigh, Author at American Press

Suds & Buds

Grab hope by the reins: Fundraiser benefits ailing horses

Spring is right around the corner, and “Suds and Buds 2025” will usher in the season with fresh brews and vibrant blooms. Reins of Hope, ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, March 21, 2025 12:05 pm

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Touch A Truck returns: Free, family-friendly fun set for Saturday

The Jennings Festival Association’s annual “Touch A Truck” event is coming up this weekend, March 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Louisiana ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, March 21, 2025 8:32 am

Kevin Lambert

Kevin Lambert teaches history as a guide to living

Kevin Lambert, 36, believes the study of history is really the study of how to be a good person. He has modeled his teaching style after two history ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, March 21, 2025 8:27 am

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Port Wonder ‘a glorious triumph’ for city

Thursday marked the beginning of two new seasons. It was the first day of spring and the day Port Wonder opened its doors for the ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, March 20, 2025 4:10 pm

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PHOTO GALLERY: Special Services Carnival

Students ride a chair swing at the Calcasieu Parish School Board Special Services Carnival on Wednesday. Students were treated with a visit to the Lake ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Wednesday, March 19, 2025 3:11 pm

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Westlake City Council takes aim at ‘junk’ on residential properties

Next month the Westlake City Council will vote on an ordinance to reduce “junk” on residential properties in the city. An approval would amend an ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Wednesday, March 19, 2025 12:31 pm

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Sowela welcomes hundreds of students for its first Criminal Justice Day

More than 300 Southwest Louisiana students paid a visit to Sowela Technical Community College on Tuesday to experience the first Criminal Justice Day. The event ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Tuesday, March 18, 2025 4:23 pm

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Beauregard School Board approves 4- and 5-day hybrid school calendars for next year

The Beauregard Parish School Board unanimously approved the 2025-26 four-day and five-day hybrid calendars at the board meeting last Thursday. Last year, BPSB introduced a ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Tuesday, March 18, 2025 8:31 am

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Women’s History Month celebrated with good food, safety tips

This Women’s History Month, the women of the West Calcasieu Chamber of Commerce celebrated with shrimp alfredo and safety tips. The chamber hosted the 2025 ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Sunday, March 16, 2025 9:44 am

Amanda Stutes

Amanda Stutes loves watching her students ‘create and be proud of their work’

Teaching is the best job ever, and Amanda Stutes can’t be convinced otherwise. She is an elementary art teacher at Our Lady’s Catholic School in ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, March 14, 2025 7:17 am

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