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Business leaders seek better job growth opportunities for La.

Two leaders in Louisiana’s economic development told the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana (PAR) this week that the problems that have plagued the state’s job ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, February 1, 2024 4:36 pm

Brodeo

A Day at the Brodeo: Special needs children have their own day of rodeo fun at Burton Complex

More than 200 local students with special needs participated in the second annual “Brodeo, Brody Meaux Memorial Rodeo with a Special Touch” at the Burton ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Wednesday, January 31, 2024 3:38 pm

mardi gras

SWLA Mardi Gras: Barricades to remain up for longer period

The city of Lake Charles hosted a public meeting Tuesday for property owners along the Mardi Gras parade routes in the City Council Chambers. Katie ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Tuesday, January 30, 2024 5:33 pm

West Prien Lake Road

Mayor: West Prien Lake Road growing pains ‘painful,’ but will be worth it

Property owners and residents in the area of West Prien Lake Road were invited to attend a community meeting this week to hear updates on an upcoming widening ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Tuesday, January 30, 2024 2:38 pm

Vernon Lake

Body of Pineville boater recovered in Vernon Lake

The body of Pineville man Derrick Green, 42, was recovered in Vernon Lake on Sunday afternoon near Anacoco, according to the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office. ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Monday, January 29, 2024 1:49 pm

sowela

Sowela to open Casino Dealer School next month

Next month, Southwest Louisiana’s first and only Casino Dealer School will welcome its first students at Sowela Technical Community College’s Culinary, Gaming and Hospitality Center. ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Saturday, January 27, 2024 9:33 am

big brothers big sisters

Ben Terry, Faye Robinson remembered at BBBS luncheon

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana is celebrating 45 years of providing critical youth mentoring programs across a seven-parish area – Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, January 26, 2024 10:53 am

art

GALLERY ONE EIIIEVEN opens ‘Art in the Third Dimension’

GALLERY ONE EIIIEVEN is kicking off its 20th year with an exhibition highlighting art with “width, height and depth” called “Art in the Third Dimension.” ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, January 26, 2024 8:56 am

Teacher of the Week

Dylan Coats experiences consistent joy in the classroom

Iowa High School mathematics teacher Dylan Coats, 32, is certain everyone can be good at math. It is the effort that makes a difference. This ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, January 26, 2024 5:01 am

flood insurance

Senate Banking Committee hearing will focus on National Flood Insurance Program

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., announced during a press conference on Tuesday that President and CEO of Greater New Orleans Michael Hecht will testify at ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, January 25, 2024 8:43 am

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