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calcasieu school board

Harvey named School Board’s new chief academic officer

Ronnie Harvey Jr. is the Calcasieu Parish School Board’s new chief academic officer. He is entering the role with over 20 years of education experience ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Wednesday, August 21, 2024 4:32 pm

Iowa Mayor

Iowa mayor complains of ‘misinformation’ on social media

At a news conference regarding a new housing development in Iowa on Monday, Mayor Neal Watkins said “misinformation” discussed on social media platforms like Facebook ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Wednesday, August 21, 2024 11:10 am

Iowa Council

Watkins: New housing development will be ‘economic boost’ for Iowa

A new housing development on Hwy. 90 will be an “economic boost” for the Town of Iowa, said Mayor Neal Watkins during a press conference ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Wednesday, August 21, 2024 9:12 am

Offshore fatality

LC man killed in offshore pipeline explosion

A Lake Charles man, Joshua Nichols, 40, died in an offshore pipeline explosion on Saturday. Shortly after 8 p.m. on Aug. 17, the Louisiana State ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Monday, August 19, 2024 7:53 pm

Danny Reynolds

Mayoral candidate Reynolds: ‘DeRidder has always been my safe place’

Last week, DeRidder Councilman-at-Large Danny Reynolds announced his candidacy for mayor. While the list of goals he has for the city goes “on and on and ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Sunday, August 18, 2024 10:39 am

Bishop Noland

Full STEAM ahead: Bishop Noland’s South Campus unveils new wing, lab

Students and teachers at Bishop Noland Day School – South Campus are still settling into the campus’ new STEAM wing. In celebration of the addition, ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, August 16, 2024 2:36 pm

sowela

Sowela jet gets fresh paint

Last September, the Sowela Technical Community College’s Aviation Maintenance program was gifted a historic Joint Stars aircraft. On Thursday the college unveiled the plane’s new ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, August 16, 2024 6:17 am

big brothers big sisters

Bowl like a rock star: Over 100 teams competing in BBBS’s ‘Battle of the Bands’ fundraiser

Slip on your bowling shoes and make your way to Petro Bowl. The most fun fundraiser in Southwest Louisiana is returning soon. Bowl for Kids’ ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, August 15, 2024 8:05 am

calcasieu school board

Calcasieu School Board adjusts policies to align with legislative changes

Several policy changes were approved at the Calcasieu Parish School Board meeting on Tuesday. Most were required by state law, as a result of recent ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, August 15, 2024 6:06 am

deridder council

DeRidder City Council continues to undergo positional changes

The DeRidder City Council has undergone more positional changes. This summer, DeRidder has faced several changes and challenges: a new council president and vice president, ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Wednesday, August 14, 2024 12:40 pm

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