Rita Lebleu, Author at American Press

Calcasieu Christmas

Area law enforcement team up to distribute 1,000 gifts to children

One thousand children — from infants to high school seniors — received a Christmas present Thursday in Sulphur. Santa was there to greet them, along ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Saturday, December 21, 2024 6:56 am

calcasieu council on aging

Calcasieu Council on Aging breaks ground on new development

Calcasieu Council on Aging celebrated the announcement of its new development with a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday. “It’s been a tedious four-year journey. We finally made ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, December 20, 2024 5:15 pm

Fiscal Responsibility Program

Governor selects Stine, Tarver for new Fiscal Responsibility Program

Two Lake Charles legislators have been named members of the state’s new Fiscal Responsibility Program, Sen. Jeremy Stine, District 27, and Rep. Phillip Tarver, District ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, December 19, 2024 11:39 am

Westlake Fire

Westlake fire chief describes training with ‘cutting edge’ technology

Westlake Fire Chief Jonathan Duff reported on recent training with “cutting edge” technology at the Monday Westlake City Council meeting. Firefighter Matthew Webb briefed Council ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 12:07 pm

Lakefront hotel

Hotel owner questions lakefront hotel development plans

One of the 76 items on today’s Lake Charles City Council agenda is the ordinance that will authorize the mayor to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 7:17 am

Care Help

Children do the Christmas shopping at Family Matters event

Seventy Care Help volunteers played holiday helper, pushing carts down every aisle at least once, and often two or three times as children pointed, held ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 10:40 am

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Bryan Beam proud of accomplishments as parish administrator, but ready to pass torch

Calcasieu Parish Administrator Bryan Beam is set to retire soon. Appointed in 2010, he is only the third person to fill the role in the ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Sunday, December 15, 2024 2:45 am

Christmas Cantata

Cantata offers songs in the spirit of the season

For those eager to immerse themselves in the spirit of the season, plan to attend the First United Methodist Church Christmas Cantata, “Love,” by Joel ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, December 12, 2024 2:10 pm

Westlake Christmas

Christmas at City Hall comes back to Westlake

The city of Westlake will host its second annual Christmas at City Hall on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, December 12, 2024 9:51 am

Louisiana Development Ready

LC named Louisiana Development Ready Community

Southwest Louisiana offers more than a list of infrastructure-improved sites ready for development. On Wednesday, Louisiana Economic Development Senior Director Stacey Duvic confirmed just how ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 2:04 pm

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