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school board

BREAKING: VanMetre named next superintendent

Self-titled “bonafide education nerd” Jason VanMetre is the Calcasieu Parish School Board’s new superintendent. The decision was made at a special meeting on Tuesday with ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Tuesday, July 9, 2024 7:58 pm

school board

School superintendent search nearing an end

The search for the new Calcasieu Parish School Board superintendent is almost complete. The CPSB conducted the first round of interviews on Sunday. Three of ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Tuesday, July 9, 2024 8:37 am

Weekend Talk

New McNeese State University president Wade Rousse ready for a ‘Brand New Day’

There are three words to describe McNeese State University’s “Brand New Day:” Measured, Passionate, Win. This is what the Eighth President of McNeese Wade Rousse ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Sunday, July 7, 2024 8:31 am

city council

Marks new Lake Charles City Council president, August new VP

The Lake Charles City Council elected a new president and vice-president at Wednesday’s meeting. Councilmember Craig Marks, District F, was unanimously elected president. He was ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Saturday, July 6, 2024 10:14 am

Movies with the Mayor

Free event: ‘Movies with the Mayor’ kicks off Saturday

The new summer edition of Movie with the Mayor launches at 5 p.m. this Saturday, July 6, in the Rosa Hart Theatre with a showing ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, July 5, 2024 10:02 am

fourth of july

City’s free Independence Day celebration begins at 4 p.m. today

The 32nd Red, White, Blue & You Fourth of July celebration is happening this Thursday. Hosted by the City of Lake Charles, this event is ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, July 4, 2024 4:32 am

hurricane season

State climatologist: ‘Very likely’ La. will be impacted by named storm this year

Louisiana leaders introduced new Louisiana State Climatologist Jay Grymes on Wednesday. Gov. Jeff Jandry and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Wednesday, July 3, 2024 4:00 pm

mcneese state university

Changing university landscape: Projects totaling over $100 million in the works at McNeese

McNeese State University President Wade Rousse and Director of Facilities Kevin Martin took the media on a tour Monday to give a snapshot of current ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Wednesday, July 3, 2024 4:25 am

mcneese state university

New era at McNeese as Rousse takes the reins as president

Monday marked the start of a bright, blue, brand-new day at McNeese State University. Eighth McNeese President Wade Rousse and his executive leadership team hosted ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Monday, July 1, 2024 3:47 pm

Local News

Ceremony held at Fort Johnson for deploying troops

Two ceremonies were held on Mountain Field at Fort Johnson on Friday. A colors casing ceremony was held for the 3rd Brigade Light Infantry, 10th ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Saturday, June 29, 2024 10:51 am

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