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Teacher of Week

Amanda Dougherty: I have built lifelong friendships in teaching profession

Amanda Dougherty is a Sulphur native giving back to the community that raised her. The McNeese State University graduate has spent the last 15 years ... Read more

by Marlisa Harding, Thursday, October 14, 2021 10:14 am

Volunteer of the Week

Johnny Copeland: Fire chief has a heart to serve

It takes a special person to serve their community as a volunteer firefighter, DeQuincy Fire Chief Johnny Copeland said. DeQuincy’s 20-person fire department is entirely ... Read more

by Marlisa Harding, Sunday, October 10, 2021 8:23 pm

Wheels of Hope

Charity bike ride to benefit St. Nicholas Center

Wheels of Hope, benefitting St. Nicholas Center for Children, returns this Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Moss Bluff. The charity bike ride features ... Read more

by Marlisa Harding, Friday, October 8, 2021 5:08 pm

scene

Catch ‘Movies Under the Stars’ tonight at Prien Lake Park

Movies Under the Stars returns this week with family classics old and new. Free and open to the public, the event will take place each ... Read more

by Marlisa Harding, Friday, October 8, 2021 3:25 pm

national guard

Soldier home after year-long deployment surprises children at school

Staff Sgt. Corey Aguillard surprised his two children at school on Wednesday with a tear-filled, unexpected return from deployment. Crowds of students lined the breezeway ... Read more

by Marlisa Harding, Friday, October 8, 2021 10:42 am

Teacher of Week

Thomas McGrady: Teaching best job I never thought I’d have

Thomas McGrady, a biology teacher at Lake Charles College Prep, didn’t expect to find himself in the classroom teaching but certainly loves the job. “It’s ... Read more

by Marlisa Harding, Thursday, October 7, 2021 1:56 pm

covid-19

Calcasieu schools revise COVID quarantine guidelines

The Calcasieu Parish School Board has adopted a new, more flexible policy regarding COVID-19 quarantine and isolation. The revised policy was approved in a special-called ... Read more

by Marlisa Harding, Tuesday, October 5, 2021 8:33 pm

Volunteer of Week

Kara Walker: It feels good to get connected with other people

Kara Walker, a Sulphur resident, uses her extra time to volunteer at SC3 as an adult literacy tutor. The mother of five who home-schools her ... Read more

by Marlisa Harding, Sunday, October 3, 2021 7:43 pm

Local schools

LCCP jersey swap honors influential teachers

Lake Charles College Prep’s new initiative, “My Jersey, Your Impact,” celebrates the unique relationship between senior student athletes and their teachers. Each day of a ... Read more

by Marlisa Harding, Saturday, October 2, 2021 11:09 pm

Teacher of Week

Jessica Jolie: This is what I’m supposed to do

Jessica Jolie, a fifth-grade teacher at A.A. Nelson Elementary School, loves her job. She has known her whole life that working with children is what ... Read more

by Marlisa Harding, Friday, October 1, 2021 10:08 am

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