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election

Early voting begins today for Nov. 13 election

Early voting for the Nov. 13 primary election begins today through Nov. 6, except Sunday, at various locations in Calcasieu Parish. Polls are open from ... Read more

by John Guidroz, Saturday, October 30, 2021 5:10 am

Severe weather

Governor: SW La. proof climate change real

Gov. John Bel Edwards, after Thursday’s tour of neighborhoods just south of Lake Charles that were damaged by an EF2 tornado that touched down Wednesday, ... Read more

by John Guidroz, Thursday, October 28, 2021 12:48 pm

hurricane laura

Police Jury president: Calcasieu treated like ‘redheaded stepchild’

Local elected officials said the nearly $600 million allocated for Southwest Louisiana’s ongoing recovery from Hurricanes Laura and Delta falls far short of the needs ... Read more

by John Guidroz, Thursday, October 28, 2021 11:37 am

mental health

Partnership allows for free mental health counseling

Free mental health counseling is now available for eligible low- to moderate-income residents in Lake Charles through a partnership with the city and Lake Charles ... Read more

by John Guidroz, Tuesday, October 26, 2021 9:07 pm

hurricane laura

Community Foundation hires master planning firm

The Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana has hired a long-time master planning firm to head a planning process for Calcasieu and Cameron parishes, officials announced ... Read more

by John Guidroz, Monday, October 25, 2021 8:43 pm

hurricane laura

Port of LC seeks reimbursement for hurricane repairs

Port of Lake Charles board members agreed Monday to allow Executive Director Richert Self to enter into an agreement with the state so the port ... Read more

by John Guidroz, Monday, October 25, 2021 8:21 pm

Meet Your Neighbor

Craig Marks: Past hardships just something God had me go through

Lake Charles native Craig Marks said he considers himself blessed to serve as a city councilman for District F, especially after enduring past hardships. Marks, ... Read more

by John Guidroz, Sunday, October 24, 2021 6:49 pm

hurricane laura

Calcasieu wants nearly $4 billion more in relief funds

Calcasieu Parish police jurors passed a resolution Thursday that calls on federal officials to boost the allocation of supplemental disaster relief for the 2020 disasters, ... Read more

by John Guidroz, Friday, October 22, 2021 6:03 am

hurricane laura

Mayor: Laura left behind 300-400 condemned commercial buildings

More than a year after Hurricane Laura’s landfall, Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter said there are an estimated 300 to 400 commercial properties within the ... Read more

by John Guidroz, Wednesday, October 20, 2021 9:00 pm

business

Long-term lease signed for former Mallard Cove property

Planet Construction, a company that builds fitness centers nationwide, signed a long-term lease with Chennault International Airport Authority Tuesday to develop 10 acres of the ... Read more

by John Guidroz, Wednesday, October 20, 2021 10:25 am

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