Rita Lebleu, Author at American Press

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Public’s thoughts sought on proposed 2025 parish budget of $350.7 million

The proposed Calcasieu Parish Police Jury budget for 2025 is $350.7 million. A public hearing is set for Thursday, Dec. 5, at 5 p.m. to ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, November 22, 2024 9:06 pm

Solar farm

Calcasieu zoning board denies solar farm application

Hundreds of neighbors from the Moss Bluff, Birdnest and Topsy area attended the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board’s Tuesday meeting. With not enough room ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 7:00 pm

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Westlake mayor discusses I-10 bridge plans with City Council

There’s been plenty of talk. Now, in Westlake, there’s finally something to report about the progress of the new Interstate 10-Calcasieu River Bridge. Even more ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 10:24 am

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Salvation Army offers multiple opportunities for people to give this season

Don’t let this holiday season come and go without a true Christmas experience, the unmistakable feeling a person gets from helping another. The Salvation Army ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 6:48 am

Dynamic Movement Intervention

Specialized pediatric therapy coming to Southwest La.

Southwest Louisiana will soon be one of the few places in the state where special needs children can benefit from Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI), a ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Monday, November 18, 2024 1:15 pm

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United in gratitude: LC will be only site in state with Vietnam Veterans Memorial

In a country where people are free to disagree — and express those differing opinions  — Veterans Day celebrations in Southwest Louisiana this past week ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Monday, November 18, 2024 6:44 am

Mistletoe and Moss

PHOTO GALLERY: Mistletoe & Moss

Mistletoe & Moss, a 30-year holiday shopping tradition and the major fundraising event for the Junior League of Lake Charles kicked off Friday, Nov. 15 ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Saturday, November 16, 2024 9:02 am

Downtown Lake Charles

Leaning in to downtown development with tax credits

Lt. Gov.  Billy Nungesser was in Lake Charles Thursday and one of his stops was 710 Ryan St. — the old Zephyrs Building. Purchased by ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, November 15, 2024 7:10 am

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Mistletoe & Moss back with a new look

If there is one event that heralds the holidays, it is Mistletoe & Moss. This Southwest Louisiana tradition for more than 30 years is the ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, November 14, 2024 12:02 pm

Smoke & Barrel

Smoke & Barrel: Aged since 2018 with character aplenty

Say so long to fruity summer spritzer weather and hello to sippin’ season. Cooler temps and Smoke & Barrel are here at last. Get tickets ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 10:55 am

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