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westlake

Westlake firefighters recognized for rescuing woman

Westlake Fire Department Lieutenant Dalton Bushnell and firefighter Connor Dickerson were celebrated for public heroism for rescuing a woman inside a burning structure by entering ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, August 23, 2024 12:58 pm

covid

COVID numbers on the rise

COVID-19 summer surges have occurred throughout the nation and in Louisiana. It’s a public health concern, but can be mitigated by taking appropriate precautions as ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, August 23, 2024 5:03 am

i-10 bridge

Louisiana Department of Transportation lays out spending priorities

The Department of Transportation and Development announced it is moving forward with the new Interstate 10-Calcasieu River Bridge and in a separate news release, told ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, August 22, 2024 9:47 am

Solar farm

Solar farm sound off: Residents pack zoning board meeting

So many people showed up at the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board’s Tuesday meeting, the room couldn’t hold all of them. Thirty to 40 ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, August 21, 2024 7:06 pm

capital one tower

Exclusion zone around Capital One Tower will be strictly enforced during implosion

People who want to witness the demolition of the Hertz Tower — the former Capital One Tower — on Saturday, Sept. 7, need to know ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 4:39 pm

AT&T strike

AT&T workers in Calcasieu striking over contract negotiations

Five At&T technicians in red T-shirts held signs of protest near the intersection of Hodges and Broad Street in Lake Charles Monday morning. They joined ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Monday, August 19, 2024 2:07 pm

LegisGator

LegisGator: State leaders tout investments, drop in crime

Friday’s LegisGator, a SWLA Economic Development Alliance annual event, gave state department heads and elected officials an opportunity to report on their accomplishments after eight ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Saturday, August 17, 2024 3:46 am

Blac Chyna

‘Halfway House’ : Blac Chyna to star in Lake Charles production

On Friday, for one night only,  Angela “Blac Chyna” White, model and reality show star will be in Lake Charles playing the lead role in ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, August 16, 2024 10:43 am

broadband

State trying to expand broadband without doing damage

Broadband, high-speed internet companies are using federal tax dollars to expand access across the state, often boring into municipal sewer, water and even electrical utility ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, August 14, 2024 10:29 am

Sulphur fire

Sulphur man celebrated for rescuing woman from burning home

Carla Bright’s house on Francis Street in Sulphur burned to the ground on June 7. Thanks to Darren Lucas, she wasn’t in it. Lucas saw ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, August 13, 2024 7:10 pm

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