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‘The Hero’s Journey’ : Take a musical adventure through human experience

A concert exemplifying the region’s spirit of courage and determination will be performed this weekend. The Lake Charles ... Read more

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Students re-imagine famous paintings in new exhibit

This Friday, a Calcasieu Parish School Board art exhibit reflecting on the nature of artistic inspiration and parody ... Read more

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Loftin named attorney for city of Sulphur

Billy Loftin will serve as the new city attorney and prosecutor for the City of Sulphur. The Sulphur ... Read more

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Salaries to increase, but supplements will be less for School Board employees

Starting next school year, Calcasieu Parish School Board teachers and support staff will see a little extra money ... Read more

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Mayoral candidates put views out front during debate

Four of the five candidates hoping to win the Lake Charles mayoral race participated in a debate hosted ... Read more

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City Council opts to defer decision on employee housing program

The Lake Charles City Council has deferred a program that would assist city employees in purchasing a home. ... Read more

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Three judicial-related amendments on March 29 ballot

Louisiana voters will vote on four constitutional amendments on March 29. Three of these amendment relate to judicial ... Read more

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DeRidder mayoral candidates state views at forum

Four candidates are campaigning for the title of Mayor of DeRidder. Candidates Interim Mayor Randy Larken, Mike Harper, ... Read more

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MARDI GRAS PLANNER: Here is the complete schedule of events

Local revelers are gearing up for Mardi Gras on Tuesday, March 4, and Southwest Louisiana can expect five ... Read more

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Tracy Barbay: Being a teacher an important, powerful, rewarding role

You can’t keep Tracy Barbay, 54, out of the classroom. In December 2022, she retired from the Texas ... Read more

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