Rick Hickman, Author at American Press

Lake Area Ballet

LC dancer back home for ‘The Nutcracker’ performance

This year, the Lake Area Ballet Theatre celebrates a decade of sugar plum fairies dancing across the stage, marking the return of a homegrown dancer. ... Read more

by Rick Hickman, Friday, November 22, 2024 12:25 am

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PHOTO GALLERY: Krewe of Krewes Parade

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by Rick Hickman, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 4:16 am

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PHOTO GALLERY: Mardi Gras Children’s Parade

The Children’s Parade drew a big crowd to downtown Lake Charles on Sunday afternoon. (Photos by Rick Hickman / American Press)   Read more

by Rick Hickman, Tuesday, February 21, 2023 11:26 am

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PHOTO GALLERY: Nelson Elementary Mardi Gras

Students at A.A. Nelson Elementary took part in their own Mardi Gras Parade Friday. Lots of beads, candy and trinkets were thrown by costumed  students. ... Read more

by Rick Hickman, Monday, February 20, 2023 1:17 pm

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PHOTO GALLERY: Brodeo Buckaroos

Local children with special needs participated in the inaugural “BRODEO, Brody Meaux Memorial Rodeo with a Special Touch” Wednesday at Burton Coliseum. JoAnn and Jimmy ... Read more

by Rick Hickman, Thursday, February 2, 2023 9:17 am

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PHOTO GALLERY: AA Nelson canned food drive

AA Nelson Elementary School students collected canned goods for their annual food drive benefitting Mana Ministries. Members of the Barbe High School football team visited ... Read more

by Rick Hickman, Tuesday, January 31, 2023 11:20 am

Local News

PHOTO GALLERY: March for Life

Louisiana Right to Life, New Life Counseling and ABC Pregnancy Resource Center hosts the annual March for Life Sunday night in downtown Lake Charles. The ... Read more

by Rick Hickman, Monday, January 23, 2023 4:14 am

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PHOTO GALLERY: Second Harvest food-packing party

Employee volunteers from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Healthy Blue, Entergy, Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc./Lake Charles, and Phillips 66 packed meals at ... Read more

by Rick Hickman, Friday, January 20, 2023 4:34 pm

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PHOTOS: 2023 MLK Parade in Lake Charles

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by Rick Hickman, Monday, January 16, 2023 4:09 pm

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People Helping People: CASA toy donations

Louisiana’s Q Hotels Company is giving directly to the children served by CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) with over 200 children in various parishes finding ... Read more

by Rick Hickman, Friday, December 9, 2022 11:39 am

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