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. ...
Rick Hickman, Author at American Press
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PHOTO GALLERY: Krewe of Krewes Parade
(Photos by Rick Hickman / American Press)
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)
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
by Rick Hickman, Friday, January 20, 2023 4:34 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 ...
by Rick Hickman, Friday, December 9, 2022 11:39 am
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