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downtown at sundown

Downtown at Sundown returns on Friday

The 26th annual Downtown at Sundown concert series begins this Friday. From 6-9 p.m. each Friday until June 14, the 1000 black of Ryan St ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, May 23, 2024 4:52 pm

big brothers big sisters

Washington-Marion students making BIG impact for community’s LITTLES

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana has received a $20,000 donation from the 2023-24 Washington-Marion High School LEAD Council to help support the new ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Wednesday, May 22, 2024 10:06 am

#cppj

Mayor: Iowa will join Summer Food Service Program despite initial concerns

Iowa will be participating in the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Summer Food Service Program for an 11th year, but the decision to participate again did ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Tuesday, May 21, 2024 4:55 pm

scene

‘Storytelling’ exhibit features work of Buddy White

Gallery by the Lake’s new exhibition “Storytelling” will feature local artist B. Lee “Buddy” White at the Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center. The ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Tuesday, May 21, 2024 8:10 am

Title IX lawsuit

All SW La. school districts support Title IX lawsuit filed against DOE

Every public school district in Southwest Louisiana supports the Title IX lawsuit that was filed against the U.S. Department of Education last month. On April ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Monday, May 20, 2024 2:24 pm

Beauregard Memorial

Beauregard Health System breaks ground for new expanded emergency department

Residents of Beauregard Parish and the surrounding areas will have access to two updated medical departments by 2026. Beauregard Health System, 600 S. Pine S. ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:23 am

city hall

City Council meeting packed over effort to put tow yard in residential area

Citizens of District A packed the Lake Charles City Council Chambers on Wednesday divided over intentions to put a tow yard in a residential area. ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, May 17, 2024 1:25 pm

Teacher of the Week

Anita Falcon’s relationship with her students often reaches beyond the classroom

Anita Abshire Falcon, 47, wanted to teach in the same environment she was taught in. After 20 years at Immaculate Conception Catholic School, she is ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, May 17, 2024 5:00 am

Circles on a Mission

Circles on a Mission: Second-annual charity bike ride rolls this Saturday in DeRidder

First United Methodist Church of DeRidder is hosting the second annual Circles on a Mission bicycle ride this Saturday, May 18. The bike ride benefits ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, May 16, 2024 11:48 am

Backpack Food Program

Network of helpers feeding Pearl Watson’s children in need

Phillips 66 and Second Harvest Food Bank have partnered to support Pearl Watson Elementary’s Weekend Backpack Food Program. On Wednesday, Phillips 66 presented Second Harvest ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 6:46 pm

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