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The History of Mardi Gras: ICM exhibit highlights artistry, costumery of carnival season

The Imperial Calcasieu Museum is hosting a festive exhibit that “promises to be a visual feast.” “The History of Mardi Gras” is a historical exhibition ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, January 25, 2024 4:28 am

Oratorical Contest

Lake Charles College Prep junior wins American Legion Post 1 Oratorical Contest

The WB Williamson American Legion Post 1 hosted the annual Oratorical Contest on Saturday. The Oratorical Contest, established in 1938, aims to instill constitutional knowledge ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Wednesday, January 24, 2024 11:49 am

Local News

State Rep. Owen discusses new Congressional maps

State Rep. Charles Owen, R-Leesville, made his rounds in Beauregard and Vernon parishes to update constituents on the new Congressional maps that the Louisiana state ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Wednesday, January 24, 2024 11:10 am

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Panel approves bid for Lacassine softball, baseball fields

A local contractor has received the bid for the first phase of construction of softball and baseball fields for Lacassine High School. The Jeff Davis ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 8:23 pm

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Leesville Mayor’s Youth Council back in action

For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Rick Allen and the Leesville City Council have sworn in new members for the Mayor’s Youth ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 6:22 pm

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Cassidy: Most La. voters not on board with closed primaries

After hosting six telephone town halls for residents across Louisiana, U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Baton Rouge, has determined that a majority of Louisiana voters are ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 6:14 pm

Weekend Talk

District 7’s newly-elected representative on BESE feels his fresh perspective will bring much to the table

Kevin M. Berken was elected to be the District 7 representative on the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) in November of ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Sunday, January 21, 2024 10:51 am

Volunteer of the Week

For Diane Mason, volunteering is second nature

Volunteering has always been an integral part of Diane Mason’s life. She has always felt “naturally connected to the community” and possessed a passion and ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Saturday, January 20, 2024 5:00 am

Second Harvest

Second Harvest Food Bank hosts food packing party

Volunteers gathered at the Second Harvest Food Bank on Thursday for an energetic “food packin’ party” that will provide over 10,000 food insecure citizens in ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, January 19, 2024 9:01 am

Teacher of the Week

VIDEO: Benoit Motors Teacher of the Week surprise

Moss Bluff Middle’s Brandi Russell is this weeks’s Benoit Motors Teacher of the Week. Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, January 19, 2024 5:07 am

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