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Sulphur, Police Jury to share costs for Kim Street overlay project

The city of Sulphur has entered into a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury to ... Read more

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Local author, poet recounts recovery journey in equine therapy

During times of hardship, friendships are an important source of support. In the poetry collection “I Talk To ... Read more

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Chennault executive director stresses need for collaboration between parishes

It is going to take synergized collaboration between the five parishes of Southwest Louisiana to thrive economically. That’s ... Read more

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Geocaching: Playing hide and seek in Sam Houston Jones State Park

At the beginning of June, my best friend of 14 years, Wesley Jackson, and I embarked on a ... Read more

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School Board puts off HVAC decision for west side of district

The decision on the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) contract for the west side of the Calcasieu ... Read more

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Made of Money: Artists examine deeper meaning of currency

Money makes the world go around, but an exhibition at the Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center ... Read more

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Cassidy says Trump budget bill ‘great news’ for Americans

President Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill” was signed into law by Trump on Friday. U.S. Sen. Cassidy, R-La. said ... Read more

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‘Stay strong’: Scoliosis won’t stop 13-year-old Moss Bluff girl

Scoliosis will not stop 13-year-old Braelyn Hebert from doing what she loves: gymnastics. Her love for gymnastics is ... Read more

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LEAP scores show Calcasieu one of the top-growing academic districts in the state

The Calcasieu Parish School Board is one of the top-growing academic districts in the state, according to the ... Read more

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Bravo for Broadway: Lake Charles Symphony bringing New York to La.

From “Wicked” to “Chicago” to “The Phantom of the Opera,” the magic of Broadway will grace Lake Charles ... Read more