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Teacher of the Week

Teacher Monica McGinnis: It’s important to help students learn strategies

Educator Monica McGinnis believes teaching middle school is the best of both worlds. Born and raised in Lake Charles, she graduated from LaGrange High School. ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Saturday, September 14, 2024 7:50 am

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Beauregard School Board rejects ITEP applications

The Beauregard Parish School Board rejected renewals for three different Industrial Tax Exemptions at a meeting this week. The three ITEP renewals were for the ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Saturday, September 14, 2024 6:01 am

Teacher of Week

Dina Pierson: Good education for all students crucial

Lake Charles native Dina Pierson, 54, loves the complexities and logistics of mathematics. “I have always been fascinated by math and how it all works ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, September 12, 2024 2:37 pm

Beauregard Chamber

Coalition working to boost economic development

DeRidder is more than a pitstop, and the Beauregard Economic Expansion Coalition (BEEC) is working to put DeRidder on the map. Beauregard Chamber of Commerce ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, September 12, 2024 9:48 am

Tropical Storm Francine

Louisiana power companies gear up for potential storm damage

Ahead of Tropical Storm Francine — expected to be upgraded to a category one hurricane — three electrical companies have released information on how they ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 2:30 pm

Tropical Storm Francine

UPDATE: Evacuation traffic in Cameron heavy as residents head north

A mandatory evacuation order was issued for the entirety of Cameron Parish by the Cameron Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness Tuesday morning, ahead of Tropical ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 1:39 pm

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Effort to bolster skill sets of local professionals with goal of nurturing philanthropy across SW La.

The Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana has a mission: “Connecting people who care with causes that matter.” President and CEO Sara Judson said one way ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Monday, September 9, 2024 8:14 am

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Sowela surpasses completer goal, topping state average

Sowela Technical Community College is a statewide leader in helping students graduate and earn credentials. The school has announced it has exceeded its completer goal ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Saturday, September 7, 2024 10:46 am

Hurricane Recovery

St. Louis to sell campus property to St. Nicholas Center in three phases

Four years after Hurricane Laura’s landfall, St. Louis High School Catholic High School officials have revealed the next plans in their recovery journey. At a ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, September 6, 2024 5:03 pm

Fall Preview

Historic City Hall: City unveils plans for three autumn art exhibits

The Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center has three new exhibitions planned for the rest of the year. Hit Me With Your Best Shot ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, September 6, 2024 1:03 pm

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