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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 ... Read more

life

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 ... Read more

Local News

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 ... Read more

Teacher of Week

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, ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

Local News

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 ... Read more

life

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 ... Read more

life

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 ... Read more

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‘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 ... Read more

Local News

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 ... Read more

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