life
CARC going to bat for special needs
CARC serves the developmentally disabled in Southwest Louisiana 24/7. During March, the nonprofit is pulling out all the ... Read more
Author: Rita Lebleu | American Press
Local News
A heart for kids: New Big Brothers Big Sisters CEO driven to help others
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana Board of Directors has named Jillian Cormier its new chief executive ... Read more
Scene
Southwest District Livestock Show: Time again to hit the dirt
Tickets are on sale for the 86th Annual Southwest District Livestock Show and Rodeo, or as James Harper ... Read more
Business
Business Briefs: Venture Global goes public
Shares in Venture Global are expected to make their debut on the New York Stock Exchange after the ... Read more
Scene
‘Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler’: Exhibit focuses on the fun, splendor of Mardi Gras
Add one more stop to the Mardi Gras to-do list. Catch the “beads.” Trip the light slaptastic. See ... Read more
Politics
Cassidy at center of RFK Jr. confirmation hearing
Republican U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy wants to see remaining national security nominees confirmed quickly to keep the country ... Read more
Local News
Surveys reflect negatively on Lake Charles and La.
The American Press received two surveys recently that suggested the Lake Charles real estate market is weak, and ... Read more
weather
Say it ain’t sneaux! Temperatures expected to be below freezing up to 60 hours
Calcasieu Parish was warned to prepare for a “historic winter weather event” Monday at the Calcasieu Parish Executive ... Read more
life
PHOTO GALLERY: MLK Day festivities
The 2025 MLK Parade may not have had as many participants and spectators as usual because of the ... Read more
Local News
MLK Family Day celebrates King’s enduring legacy
Join the KZWA Family Legacy Foundation at the Lake Charles Civic Center at 10 a.m. Monday for a ... Read more