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Teacher of the Week

Brandi Russell: ‘Teaching the hardest job you’ll ever love’

Brandi Russell, 46, believes education helps the community by being a hub for growth and development. She sees school as a place for students to ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, January 19, 2024 5:00 am

city hall

Council approves citywide rezoning plan

The Lake Charles City Council unanimously voted this week to approve a citywide rezoning plan. With the passage of the plan, many areas throughout Lake ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, January 18, 2024 3:29 pm

calcasieu sheriff

Sheriff-elect Stitch Guillory picks his command staff

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Sheriff-elect Stitch Guillory has selected the command staff who will work by his side when he takes office on July 1. The ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 3:07 pm

charter school

Charter school application denied a third time

Elite Charter Academy was denied its application to become a Charter One school for a third time by the Calcasieu Parish School Board at its ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 6:30 am

Weather Safety

Weather tips to help prepare for upcoming freeze

In preparation for incoming cold weather, government entities are encouraging citizens to take the time to winterize their homes. Southwest Louisiana will be hit with ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Sunday, January 14, 2024 1:57 pm

Local News

Plans announced for ‘Brodeo, Brody Meaux Memorial Rodeo’

The second annual “Brodeo, Brody Meaux Memorial Rodeo” – a fun-filled rodeo event for local elementary students with special needs – is returning at the ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, January 12, 2024 12:54 pm

Teacher of the Week

Michelle Schroeder continuing family’s legacy of teaching

For third-grade teacher Michelle Schroeder, 37, the opportunity to educate young people and invest in their lives is a privilege and joy. “Watching them learn, ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, January 12, 2024 5:00 am

Crying Eagle

Crying Eagle breaks ground on $12M lakefront investment

Crying Eagle Brewing Company broke ground on their second location on Thursday afternoon. Crying Eagle Lakefront — a $12 million investment — will be a ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, January 11, 2024 5:59 pm

itep

School Board penalizes Indorama Ventures for failure to comply with ITEP requirements

The Calcasieu Parish School Board has penalized Indorama Ventures Olefins LLC for failing to comply with Industrial Tax Exemption Program requirements in 2022. CPSB approved ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, January 11, 2024 10:17 am

beci

Beauregard Electric customers will soon see increase in cost

Customers of the Beauregard Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BECi) will see a significant increase in their power cost adjustment charge on their upcoming electric bills. In ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 6:55 am

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