Author: Emily Burleigh American Press

wind energy

Powering the future: La. joins wind energy market

Louisiana is emerging in the offshore wind energy market, but is facing economic uncertainty following federal actions. Two Louisiana offshore wind (OSW) developments — Dow ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, April 25, 2025 12:47 pm

Teacher of the Week

Yajaira Castro Mora: Make school a place they love to be

As a teacher, Yajaira Castro Mora, 41, gets to do something meaningful every day. She is a fourth-grade bilingual math and science teacher at Fairview ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, April 25, 2025 6:54 am

lake charles

A day for the family: Big-name musicians take the stage at This Is Home Fest

This Is Home Fest is more than a free, family-friendly event. It is a celebration of community and culture. The fifth annual This Is Home ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, April 24, 2025 10:00 am

big brothers big sisters

Being a ‘Big’ means becoming a pillar in a child’s life

April is National Volunteer Month, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana is celebrating by highlighting the Bigs who keep their mission alive. BBBS ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, April 24, 2025 9:51 am

junk ordinance

Westlake now has its own ‘junk’ ordinance

Westlake now has an ordinance addressing junk of all sorts. The Westlake City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the city’s junked motor vehicles ordinance ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Wednesday, April 23, 2025 1:54 pm

Courtney Mott

Courtney Mott: Students are opened to a world of knowledge through reading and writing  

Courtney Mott, 35, dreamed of being a teacher since she was young. She was born and raised in Mamou, and educated by the teachers there. Those educators emboldened ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Saturday, April 19, 2025 5:39 am

life

Earth Day party: Two-day festival aims to raise environmental awareness

Southwest Louisiana is invited to celebrate the Earth this weekend with art, music and action. Earth Fest is a two-day festival celebrating local artistry, live ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, April 18, 2025 5:55 pm

Sulphur Council

Sulphur Council will consider rate hike on utilities next month

The Sulphur City Council will make several fiscal decisions next month. Proposals about water, sewer and trash collection fees, and next year’s budget, were introduced ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, April 18, 2025 1:52 pm

Doherty’s Tomato Farm

Doherty’s Tomato Farm: Her offerings aren’t limited to tomatoes

“Hi there! You looking for homegrown tomatoes?” This is how one is greeted when they pull up to the white house on the hill on ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, April 18, 2025 11:08 am

kerry onxley

Westlake Theatre to perform ‘Tarzan’ tonight

The Westlake High Theatre group is bringing the story of Tarzan to the stage at 7 p.m. tonight at the school, 1000 Garden Drive. The ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, April 17, 2025 9:50 am

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