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education

Mobile Makerspace: A one-of-a-kind classroom on wheels

The new Mobile Makerspace made its first stop at Oak Park Middle School on Tuesday, May 7. The Mobile Makerspace is decked with technology and ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Wednesday, May 8, 2024 8:57 am

oasis

Oasis A Safe Haven opens for first time since 2020 hurricane

The shelter at Oasis A Safe Haven has officially reopened its doors. On Tuesday, Oasis held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the reopening of the ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 2:12 pm

Fort Johnson

Fort Johnson a driving economic force for central, SW La.

Fort Johnson is an economic tether for Vernon Parish — and the Louisiana Armed Forces Alliance (LAFA) aims to continue to grow the installation’s impact. ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 7:03 am

Meet Your Neighbor

Meet Your Neighbor: Robert Brevelle to head La. Genealogical and Historical Society

Leesville native Robert Brevelle has been appointed chairman of the Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society (LGHS). LGHS is housed in Baton Rouge and was founded ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Saturday, May 4, 2024 9:43 am

scene

SLT to host showings of ‘Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith’

In celebration of May the Fourth, Southlake Theater, 4720 Nelson Rd. Suite 110,  will be hosting three immersive audio showings of “Star Wars: Revenge of ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, May 3, 2024 10:43 am

scene

Run for the Roses: Derby-themed party with a purpose chock full of festivities

Locals can get ready to get dressed in the spirit of the Kentucky Derby for “Run for the Roses” from noon to 4 p.m. this ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, May 3, 2024 10:41 am

Teacher of the Week

Donna Barger: Teaching ‘feeds my soul’

Donna Barger, 65, has been a part of Our Lady Queen of Heaven school for the majority of her life. She is an OLQHS alumni ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, May 3, 2024 5:00 am

Anita Park

Ground broken for new city park on Anita Drive

By this fall, District C should have a new park nestled in a residential neighborhood. The city of Lake Charles began work on a new ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, May 2, 2024 3:23 pm

financial literacy

Merchants & Farmers Bank promoting financial literacy through comics

Merchants & Farmers Bank has collaborated with Marvel Comics and Visa to nurture financial literacy in local communities. Bank locations in Calcasieu and Vernon parishes ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, May 2, 2024 8:46 am

cassidy

Cassidy blasts President Biden over FAFSA rollout delay

The rollout of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been delayed, which could negatively impact potential college students who rely on financial ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 12:21 pm

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