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9/11 Anniversary

Students born after 9/11 pay tribute on 20th anniversary

The Young Republicans Club at Sam Houston High School honored the victims of Sept. 11 on Saturday by holding signs in front of the school ... Read more

by Marlisa Harding, Saturday, September 11, 2021 8:44 pm

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It’s a news season for St. John Elementary students

Students at St. John Elementary School enjoyed their first PE classes in their brand-new gymnasium this week. Originally scheduled to be completed last October, progress ... Read more

by Marlisa Harding, Thursday, September 9, 2021 8:37 pm

Hurricane Ida

Update: Calcasieu School Board halts all hurricane recovery construction projects

All hurricane recovery construction projects within the Calcasieu Parish School Board have been temporarily halted. The lack of FEMA reimbursement is the cause of the ... Read more

by Marlisa Harding, Wednesday, September 8, 2021 8:49 pm

Volunteer of the Week

Volunteer of the Week: Smith keeps pulse on community needs

David Smith Jr., founder of the non-profit Pick a Kid, credits his parents, the late David Smith Sr. and Carol Smith, as his greatest inspiration ... Read more

by Marlisa Harding, Sunday, September 5, 2021 7:45 pm

Lake Charles College Prep

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LC College Prep to offer voluntary COVID-19 testing to students, faculty

Lake Charles College Prep will soon begin additional COVID-19 prevention measures by offering voluntary, weekly COVID-19 testing in partnership with LSU Health Shreveport. Beginning on ... Read more

by Marlisa Harding, Friday, September 3, 2021 9:01 pm

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Area veterans share their thoughts on Afghanistan

The Southwest Louisiana Veterans Association and community members gathered at Lake Charles’ Veteran’s Memorial Park on Tuesday to commemorate the withdrawal of U.S. troops from ... Read more

by Marlisa Harding, Tuesday, August 31, 2021 11:44 pm

Hurricane Ida

All eyes on Ida: ‘Nothing going to stand in its way from intensifying’

Calcasieu Parish is under a voluntary evacuation order as of Friday as Hurricane Ida makes its way towards the Louisiana coastline. Ida is forecast to ... Read more

by Marlisa Harding, Friday, August 27, 2021 9:52 pm

Tropical Storm Ida

Ida expected to hit Louisiana this weekend

Tropical Storm Ida continues to develop in the Gulf of Mexico having officially reached tropical storm status Thursday afternoon. Tropical storm-force winds of 40 miles ... Read more

by Marlisa Harding, Thursday, August 26, 2021 9:10 pm

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Honoré: Hurricane-ravaged residents deserve better

Retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré visited Lake Charles on Wednesday to commemorate the nearing one-year anniversary of Hurricane Laura. The current state of the city ... Read more

by Marlisa Harding, Wednesday, August 25, 2021 9:04 pm

Volunteer of Week

Support system available for mothers

By Marlisa Harding American Press Lodden Hixson Harp dedicates her time to helping women build a better life for themselves and their children as the ... Read more

by Marlisa Harding, Sunday, August 22, 2021 8:35 pm

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