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hurricane laura

Input sought on long-term hurricane rebound plan

Two weeks remain for residents in Calcasieu and Cameron parishes to share how they would like to see the region rebound from last year’s hurricanes ... Read more

by John Guidroz, Thursday, December 23, 2021 10:57 pm

scene

Exhibit to highlight SW La. Mardi Gras culture

An exhibit showcasing the history and revelry of Southwest Louisiana’s Mardi Gras culture will be on display from Jan. 5-March 27 at Imperial Calcasieu Museum, ... Read more

by John Guidroz, Thursday, December 23, 2021 2:57 pm

Lacey Cavanaugh

covid-19

Cavanaugh: New variant spreading quickly

The swift spread of the COVID-19 omicron variant is being seen throughout Louisiana, with new positive cases on the rise. Data from the Centers for ... Read more

by John Guidroz, Wednesday, December 22, 2021 5:36 am

local

Calcasieu Ship Channel has $39B economic impact

An economic study commissioned by the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District reveals that the Calcasieu Ship Channel’s activity in 2020 had a $39 billion ... Read more

by John Guidroz, Monday, December 20, 2021 6:23 pm

Hurricane Recovery

Promise of a new look for park, Sam Houston Jones could reopen in spring

Sam Houston Jones State Park — which has been closed since Hurricane Laura’s devastating August 2020 landfall — could reopen by late March or early ... Read more

by John Guidroz, Sunday, December 19, 2021 5:00 am

Hurricane Recovery

Work on drainage laterals moving forward

Crews have picked up roughly 290,000 cubic yards of hurricane-related debris from Calcasieu Parish drainage laterals since starting the work in mid-October, one official said ... Read more

by John Guidroz, Saturday, December 18, 2021 5:00 am

calcasieu parish police jury

Police Jury approves $395.1M budget

Calcasieu Parish police jurors approved the $395.1 million operating budget for 2022 at Thursday’s regular meeting. The upcoming budget is down less than 1 percent ... Read more

by John Guidroz, Friday, December 17, 2021 5:00 am

Hurricane Laura recovery

Laura Aftermath: Edwards still trying to acquire funding

Gov. John Bel Edwards told a crowd of state legislators and local officials who gathered in Lake Charles Wednesday that he hasn’t given up trying ... Read more

by John Guidroz, Thursday, December 16, 2021 5:00 am

louisiana legislation

Craft brewers pushing for reform legislation

Billboards throughout Lake Charles are attempting to grab the attention of state legislators on the need to update Louisiana’s antiquated laws for craft brewers. The ... Read more

by John Guidroz, Wednesday, December 15, 2021 10:02 am

uss orleck

Sailing away: Orleck slated to leave LC today

After being docked in Lake Charles for more than a decade, the USS Orleck Naval Museum is set to be moved this morning, eventually making ... Read more

by John Guidroz, Wednesday, December 15, 2021 5:00 am

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