Rita Lebleu, Author at American Press

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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 stops to mark Developmental Disabilities Awareness month. ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Sunday, March 16, 2025 7:17 am

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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 officer. CEO is a title that can ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Sunday, February 2, 2025 8:18 am

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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 calls it, “The greatest show on dirt.” ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, January 31, 2025 2:56 pm

Business Briefs

Business Briefs: Venture Global goes public

Shares in Venture Global are expected to make their debut on the New York Stock Exchange after the company raised $1.75 billion in its initial ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, January 30, 2025 1:19 pm

“Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler”

‘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 the sparkle on the second floor of ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, January 30, 2025 8:09 am

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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 safe. He agrees with President Trump Secretary ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, January 28, 2025 7:00 pm

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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 Louisiana is the worst place to retire. ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, January 28, 2025 8:48 am

Arctic blast

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 Policy group media and public update. Temperatures ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Monday, January 20, 2025 4:03 pm

MLK Day

PHOTO GALLERY: MLK Day festivities

The 2025 MLK Parade may not have had as many participants and spectators as usual because of the cold, but the festivities planned for inside ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Monday, January 20, 2025 2:13 pm

MLK Day

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 parade, festival and gumbo cook-off like no ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Saturday, January 18, 2025 5:40 am

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