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Iowa Council rejects budget plan after controversy over reductions in funding to police
The Iowa Town Council rejected the town’s proposed 2025-26 budget following a 90-minute public hearing. The council, town ... Read more
Author: Emily Burleigh | American Press
Teacher of Week
Teacher Charity Ratliff: When students thrive, the community thrives
As a pre-K teacher, Charity Ratliff, 49, provides young students with their first experiences in education. She is ... Read more
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Council defers zoning decision on pump repair business
The Lake Charles City Council has deferred a decision to rezone a lot for an established business. Phil ... Read more
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Calcasieu School Board extends campus security contract
Calcasieu Parish School Board has locked down its campus security services for the 2025-26 school year. The board ... Read more
Teacher of Week
Teacher Angela Briscoe aims to create ‘life-long learners’
Angela Briscoe’s reason for choosing to teach science is simple: “Science is fun!” She said she was lucky enough ... Read more
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Calcasieu Parish Short Film Festival: Three blocks of film
With the eighth annual Calcasieu Parish Short Film Festival comes over 20 new short films for Southwest Louisiana ... Read more
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City has new front door welcoming visitors
The city of Sulphur has a new front door. On Thursday, an official unveiling ceremony was held for ... Read more
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Westlake Fire Department welcomes new truck to its fleet
The Westlake Fire Department has welcomed a new fire truck to its fleet. On Monday, the city held ... Read more
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Historical walking tour focuses on the story of Lake Charles
The Imperial Calcasieu Museum is stepping beyond its walls to highlight and preserve Lake Charles’ rich history this ... Read more
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Walking the line: A safer, more walkable Lake Charles starts here
To begin making Lake Charles more walkable, the Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana called in the big guns. ... Read more