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historic city hall

On the wild side: ‘Hit Me with Your Best shot’ exhibit showcases birds in their natural habitat

The sixth annual “Hit Me with Your Best Shot” exhibition opens on the second-floor gallery of the Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center, 1001 ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, September 27, 2024 10:50 am

Teacher of the Week

Teacher Alicia Chism: ‘Every student has the potential to succeed’

Alicia Chism chose the path of early childhood education out of passion and a “belief in the importance of providing young children with a strong ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, September 27, 2024 8:55 am

Kinesiology

H.C. Drew School of Kinesiology showcases education, opportunities it offers

Over the summer, the McNeese State University Department of Health and Human Performance was renamed the H.C. Drew School of Kinesiology. The school hosted a ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, September 27, 2024 3:04 am

First responders

Thank you to first responders: Sowela treats unsung heroes to breakfast

More than one hundred local first responders were given a free, hearty breakfast at Sowela Technical Community College on Tuesday morning. Chancellor Neil Aspinwall said ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Tuesday, September 24, 2024 5:16 pm

SLAARS

SW La. Adult and Adolescent Resource Services expands reach

The non-profit Southwest Louisiana Adult and Adolescent Resource Services (SLAARS) can now help more people than ever with its new facilities and expanded reach. SLAARS ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Tuesday, September 24, 2024 10:45 am

Coats for Kids

Coats for Kids partners: LCBA’s VIP program among volunteers for annual drive

In the halls of Lake Charles-Boston Academy of Learning, teachers educate hundreds of high school students from across the parish digitally. From human geography to ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Sunday, September 22, 2024 12:23 pm

calcasieu school board

Supplemental pay for Calcasieu teachers, support staff approved

Calcasieu Parish School Board employees will receive several salary supplements in September, October and November. The Board approved employee supplements at the board meeting on ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Saturday, September 21, 2024 8:00 am

itep

Calcasieu School Board approves Lotte Chemical ITEP application

The Calcasieu Parish School Board approved an Industrial Tax Exemption for Lotte Chemical Louisiana at their meeting this week. In February, Gov. Jeff Landry signed ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, September 20, 2024 9:32 am

Teacher of the Week

Ashley Vallery ‘meant to work with those with developmental disabilities or different learning abilities’

This might be Ashley Vallery’s first year as an educator, but she has been a teacher for much of her life. She attended Sacred Heart ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, September 20, 2024 5:00 am

#enrollment

McNeese, Sowela enrollment numbers on the rise

While other colleges and universities in Louisiana (and the country) are witnessing a steady decline in enrollment, Southwest Louisiana institutions McNeese State University and Sowela ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Wednesday, September 18, 2024 6:48 am

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