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First Responder of Week

Cpl. Dommert proudly protects community he serves

Lake Charles Police Department Cpl. Bret Dommert made a special Christmas wish come true recently when he reunited with one of his biggest fans, and ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Tuesday, January 4, 2022 5:30 am

scene

Beginning of new year signals official kick-off of SW La. Mardi Gras season

For Southwest Louisiana, the dropping of the New Year’s ball will mean the raising of Mardi Gras masks, as the ringing in of the new ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Thursday, December 30, 2021 11:51 am

First Responder of Week

Broussard named regional EMT of year

Sulphur resident Chris Broussard remains humble this Christmas season despite his recent selection as regional EMT of the year recently by Acadian Ambulance. He was ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Tuesday, December 28, 2021 5:26 am

crime

Long road to recovery for American Press carrier beaten while making deliveries

The American Press carrier who was brutally attacked last week has been released from a Shreveport hospital, but still faces a long road to recovery. ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Thursday, December 23, 2021 3:42 pm

crime

American Press newspaper carrier attacked during delivery

Two men have been arrested for attacking a longtime American Press carrier while he was delivering newspapers to the door of an elderly resident’s home ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Wednesday, December 22, 2021 5:15 pm

local

Vernon sheriff: Woman threatening to kill self fatally shot by deputy

A Vernon Parish woman was shot and killed by deputies Tuesday night during a standoff that occurred after the woman threatened to harm herself. According ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Wednesday, December 22, 2021 10:52 am

First Responder of Week

Deputy Simmons puts actions behind his words

Dewayne Simmons never imagined himself wearing a badge while he was growing up, but he admits now that being a Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s deputy is ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Tuesday, December 21, 2021 6:19 am

American Warrior Initiative

Merryville veteran gifted service dog

A Beauregard Parish Marine Corp veteran was bestowed an exceptional gift this month, as he was one of 16 veterans across the nation to receive ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Wednesday, December 15, 2021 8:21 pm

First Responder of the Week

Deputy: It takes all of us to make a difference

Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Fletcher has served in multiple facets during his nearly 15 years with the department and was an immediate choice for ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Tuesday, December 14, 2021 5:00 am

election

Vernon voters back McMahon for constable

Vernon Parish voters elected John McMahon as constable-Justice of the Peace for Ward 3 on Saturday, according to unofficial results from the Secretary of State’s ... Read more

by Pamela Sleezer, Saturday, December 11, 2021 9:38 pm

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