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Teacher of the Week

Amy Willard: I do a back handspring for the class if they all get an A on a test

Amy Willard, 35, started as a paralegal. Now, she teaches 4th and 5th graders at St. Margaret’s Catholic School. Born in Mamou, raised in Basile ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, November 22, 2024 9:33 am

School scores

Louisiana schools show continuous post-pandemic growth

Louisiana’s performance score and national rankings continue to rise. This year, Louisiana earned a record-breaking national placement, moving one rank up to 40th in the U.S. ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, November 21, 2024 1:04 pm

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Maplewood, Citgo celebrate 80-year partnership

The Maplewood community and Citgo Lake Charles Refinery celebrated Maplewood Elementary and Middle Schools’ 80th birthday this week with games, treats and fun. Construction on the Citgo refinery began ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 2:21 pm

beauregard school board

Beauregard School Board rejects ITEP request

The Beauregard Parish School Board rejected an industrial tax exemption request for Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) with a split vote at a meeting last ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 11:08 am

Leaders Against Litter

LC hosts Leaders Against Litter Summit

Keep Louisiana Beautiful and the Office of the Lieutenant Governor stopped by Lake Charles for the annual Leaders Against Litter regional summit on Friday. Lake ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Saturday, November 16, 2024 6:58 am

Brittney Link

Brittney Link: Teaching is a journey of continuous growth 

Third-grade teacher Brittney Link, 37, struggled when she was a student. Now, she is a teacher who guides each student with encouragement, support and joy. ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, November 15, 2024 5:19 am

calcasieu school board

School Board puts bus decisions back in hands of transportation department

The Calcasieu Parish School Board put the power to decide which buses are replaced back into the hands of the transportation department at a meeting ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, November 14, 2024 11:21 am

Habibi Shriners Circus

Habibi Shriners Circus is high-flying motor thrill fest

The Habibi Shriners of Lake Charles’ “circus with a purpose” returns this weekend at the Burton Complex. The “Moto Xtreme Circus Reloaded” will replace circus ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, November 14, 2024 10:01 am

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McNeese awarded $2.2M grant to offer resources, tutoring, peer support to students

With a $2.2 million federal grant in tow, McNeese State University is beefing up its services for freshman and sophomore students. “The Cowboy Way: McNeese’s ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 6:17 am

Moss Bluff Middle

Moss Bluff Middle students honor legacies of service, loyalty to country

Moss Bluff Middle School kicked off its Veterans Day celebration with a gratitude breakfast for veterans in the cafeteria. After filling up on breakfast staples, ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, November 8, 2024 3:44 pm

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