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‘Woman in Black’ taking stage just in time for Halloween

ACTS Theatre has several haunting performances of “The Woman in Black” slated for this Halloween season. “The Woman in Black” is a 1987 stage play ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, October 17, 2024 11:54 am

chuck fest

Chuck Fest turns 10

A decade-long tradition of local music, culture and camaraderie is being continued from noon till midnight Saturday at the 10th anniversary of Chuck Fest. The ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, October 17, 2024 10:24 am

Southwest Coastal Louisiana Storm Risk Management and Ecosystem Restoration

Work begins on restoration project aimed at elevating homes, businesses

Over on Winnie Street, a quaint white house with green trim and brick features is getting an upgrade. The building will be elevated about seven ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, October 17, 2024 8:04 am

sam houston jones state park

Sam Houston Jones State Park set for major upgrades

Tuesday marked the start of major upgrades to Sam Houston Jones State Park. The park is slated to double the amount of trails to 20 ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Wednesday, October 16, 2024 4:04 am

Local News

Exhibit honors World War II pilots: 17 aviation prints on display at City Hall

An exhibit honoring World War II pilot veterans is being displayed in the first-floor lobby of Lake Charles City Hall, 326 Pujo St. “WWII fighter ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Monday, October 14, 2024 2:37 pm

beauregard school board

Improvements on way for S. Beauregard, E. Beauregard and Merryville schools

The Beauregard Parish School Board awarded two bids for repairs and upgrades to BPSB campuses at Thursday’s regular meeting. A bid of $340,000 for roof ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Monday, October 14, 2024 6:17 am

Pregnancy loss

‘Wave of Light’ Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day event set Oct. 15 in DeRidder

A global “Wave of Light” is cast over Earth every year on Oct. 15 in observance of Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day. A community ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Sunday, October 13, 2024 7:31 am

National Blue Ribbon Award

T.S. Cooley earns National Blue Ribbon Award, recognized as a high-achieving school

T.S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School is a nationally recognized blue beacon of academic excellence beaming from Southwest Louisiana. For a third time, the school has ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, October 11, 2024 2:23 pm

Teacher of the Week

Misty Zimmerman has 17 years of education experience under her belt

Misty Zimmerman, 47, fell in love with teaching special education as a substitute teacher more than 15 years ago. She graduated from DeRidder High School ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, October 11, 2024 5:02 am

school board

School Board approves supplement payments for teachers, support staff

The Calcasieu Parish School Board approved the sales tax supplement for teachers and support staff at the monthly meeting on Tuesday. Each year, CPSB divides ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, October 10, 2024 8:07 am

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