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itep

‘Streamlined, flexible, transparent’ ITEP process is in the works

The state is working to make its Industrial Tax Exempt Program (ITEP) program more attractive by streamlining the process, shortening the timeline between application and ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, June 6, 2024 4:52 pm

storm damage

Area property owners encouraged to submit storm damage online

Residential property owners in Westlake, Sulphur and Lake Charles who have damage to their homes  — not vehicles, fences, barns, etc. — from the May ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, June 6, 2024 1:30 pm

McNeese nursing

McNeese online nursing program ranked in top 5 for affordability

Louisiana has been named the most affordable state for online nursing programs in 2024, and McNeese State University’s program helped garner that recognition. “Our RN ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, June 6, 2024 8:41 am

mcneese state university

Rousse: Expect more specialized degrees at McNeese, fewer general studies offerings

McNeese State University’s new president, Wade Rousse, began his talk to the Lake Charles Kiwanis Club Tuesday with some dismal statistics.  The latest U.S. News ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, June 4, 2024 4:46 pm

westlake

Westlake Recreation Center renamed after local ‘icon’

The Westlake Recreation District 1 of Ward 4 has a new name. It is now the  Michael “Tubby” Bergeron Multipurpose Complex. The change was celebrated ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, June 4, 2024 4:49 am

Sexually transmitted disease

Sexually transmitted disease rates a cause for concern in La.

Sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise across the nation — and in Louisiana. The state ranks No. 1 for chlamydia, No. 3 for gonorrhea ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Monday, June 3, 2024 3:01 pm

commonwealth lng

Commonwealth LNG accused of mowing over threatened bird habitat

No violations have been found after Commonwealth LNG “mowed” an area thought to be Eastern Black Rail habitat during nesting season. A Louisiana Department of ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, May 31, 2024 2:59 pm

Gas prices

Release of 1M barrels of gas ‘not likely’ to ease price at pump

Will President Biden’s release of 1 million barrels of gasoline from a Northeast reserve alleviate pain at the pump this summer, and make the vacation ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, May 31, 2024 2:09 pm

census

Lake Charles, Sulphur populations down, but Hunter says news isn’t all bad

Most Louisiana cities lost people between 2020 and 2023. Sulphur and Lake Charles were at the top of the list. Sulphur had the biggest loss ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, May 31, 2024 4:48 am

hurricane season

Hurricane season is days away. Here’s a closer look at what to expect

Six to eight tropical storms could develop in the Gulf this hurricane season, and June and July will be “quiet” in Southwest Louisiana, according to ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, May 29, 2024 4:14 am

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