Author: Emily Burleigh American Press

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 her ... 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

Bess the Book Bus

‘Bess the Book Bus’ hits the road to create lifelong readers

Bess the Book Bus began its annual expedition across the United States this month to deliver book ownership to early elementary students. On Monday and ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Tuesday, April 15, 2025 2:51 pm

beauregard school board

All Beauregard schools will use metal detectors at entrances

The Beauregard Parish School Board will purchase 20 open-gate metal and weapons detectors for all 13 Beauregard Parish campuses. At a Thursday meeting, the board ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Sunday, April 13, 2025 10:03 am

Meghan LeBert

Meghan LeBert: My students know I truly care about their triumphs and successes as well as their struggles  

At the end of her 16th year as a teacher, Meghan LeBert, 39, is certain that students are the center of a teacher’s profession. Teaching ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, April 11, 2025 5:12 am

Hope Fest

Hope Fest raising money for community-based programs

With a new musical festival comes a fresh perspective and a message of hope. The Inaugural Hope Fest will be hosted from 11 a.m. to ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, April 10, 2025 12:49 pm

Center for Opportunities

Repurposing a legacy: School Board votes to make Ralph Wilson a Center for Opportunities

With the 2025-26 school year will come a new era for both Ralph Wilson and J.J. Johnson elementary schools. The Calcasieu Parish School Board finalized ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, April 10, 2025 7:03 am

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