Taylor Grey Marcantel
Taylor Grey Marcantel: Educators help communities by helping students
Like many teachers, Taylor Grey Marcantel was inspired to become an educator by the great teachers who taught her and her peers. “Watching how my ...
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St. Louis Catholic High
Top 10 Stories of 2024: St. Louis High to relocate
In March, the Federal Emergency Management Agency obligated $32.2 million to build a new St. Louis Catholic High School campus. The new campus will be ...
by Emily Burleigh, Wednesday, January 1, 2025 4:49 pm
McNeese president
Top 10 Stories of 2024: Rousse takes the reigns
McNeese State University ushered in a brand new era over the summer. Wade Rousse was appointed as the eighth president of the university by the ...
by Emily Burleigh, Wednesday, January 1, 2025 3:43 pm
Jason VanMetre
Top 10 Stories of 2024: VanMetre named new superintendent
The Calcasieu Parish School Board underwent a leadership change this summer after former Superintendent Shannon LaFargue announced his retirement in May. LaFargue was appointed superintendent ...
by Emily Burleigh, Wednesday, January 1, 2025 1:09 pm
DeRidder mayor
Top 10 Stories of 2024: DeRidder mayor resigns, arrested
A cloud of controversy shadowed DeRidder this year after former Mayor Misty Roberts Clanton, 42, was arrested for third-degree rape and contributing to the delinquency ...
by Emily Burleigh, Wednesday, January 1, 2025 10:01 am
Offshore energy
Green energy grid: Louisiana has the opportunity to ‘reap significant benefits’
In November, Louisiana voters approved an amendment that will dedicate any federal money the state receives from offshore alternative energy production to the Coastal Protection ...
by Emily Burleigh, Sunday, December 29, 2024 7:54 am
natalie Jordan
Teacher Natalie Jordan: ‘Education is the tool students use to break barriers’
Natalie Jordan, 33, has loved literature since she was little. In her Teacher of the Year portfolio, she recalled how she spent her youth exploring ...
by Emily Burleigh, Friday, December 27, 2024 7:12 am
new year's eve
Party like it’s 2025: Hot spots to ring in the new year
Lake Charles will be ringing in 2025 with several live performances and late-night parties on Tuesday. • From 7-9 p.m. at Ray’s Lounge, 3529 Ryan ...
by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, December 26, 2024 9:34 am
port wonder
Port Wonder set to open in February
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and not just because of the holidays. After a year of anticipation, Port Wonder is set to ...
by Emily Burleigh, Tuesday, December 24, 2024 3:09 pm
sowela technical community college
Sowela unveils new production studio
The new media production studio at Sowela Technical Community College, complete with a sound-proof vocal room and professional-grade audio gear, will supply students with everything ...
by Emily Burleigh, Sunday, December 22, 2024 3:20 pm
SportsPlus
Pelicans vs. Bucks Injury Report Today – January 22
The injury report for the New Orleans Pelicans (12-32) ahead of their matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks (24-17)…
How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Wednesday, January 22
The Michigan Wolverines versus the Minnesota Golden Gophers is one of six games on the college basketball slate…
McNeese vs. Incarnate Word Basketball Tickets – Monday, February 3
Monday’s Southland schedule includes the McNeese Cowboys (14-5, 8-0 Southland) facing the Incarnate Word Cardinals (9-10, 2-6 Southland)…
Nuggets vs. Pelicans Tickets Available – Monday, Feb. 3
On Monday, February 3, 2025, the Denver Nuggets (26-16) square off against the New Orleans Pelicans (12-32) at…
January 21 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
The games in a Tuesday NHL lineup that shouldn’t be missed include the Washington Capitals taking on the…