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CyPhaCon 2024: Largest fan-run Pop Culture Convention in the state set for this weekend

The largest fan-run Pop Culture Convention in the state happens this weekend, April 5-7 at the Lake Charles Event Center. It’s so big – with ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, April 4, 2024 6:24 am

country club road

Public invited to comment on traffic flow plans for Country Club Road

A busy stretch of road could see some improvements, but not any time soon – and that’s if the plan goes forward. On  Wednesday, The ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 7:45 pm

waitr

WAITR founder talks ASAP app’s demise, his future plans

Chris Meaux wouldn’t speculate about why ASAP — the delivery company formerly known as WAITR — ceased operations. He’s too busy working on his latest ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 3:26 pm

salvation army

Salvation Army Empty Bowl fundraiser: Eat the soup, keep the bowl

A good bowl of soup can make a person feel all warm inside in more ways than one. Getting to keep the one-of-a-kind bowl created ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Saturday, March 30, 2024 6:05 am

scene

Gemma Campbell plays both harp and cello — two instruments larger than she is

Gemma Campbell started piano lessons when she was 5, but her dream has always been to play the harp. Despite challenges, the 18-year-old McNeese State ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, March 29, 2024 4:04 pm

School choice

Pelican Institute touts school choice program

Only one-third of Louisiana’s 800,000 school-aged children in the public school system are on grade level, according to the state’s latest assessment. Erin Bendily, VP ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, March 29, 2024 10:56 am

life

Marshal’s Office showing a little ‘senior love’

Three men in blue left the Lake Charles home of Leola Stevenson on Wednesday, each with a piece of homemade birthday cake in hand. Ward ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, March 28, 2024 11:35 am

#eclipse

Local photographer plans to capture total solar eclipse from Arkansas

The upcoming eclipse is getting plenty of attention and with good reason. Monday, April 8, will be the last time a total solar eclipse passes ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 4:37 pm

Bridge collapse

What does collapsed Baltimore bridge mean for others?

Giant container ships like the one that struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Md., early Tuesday morning do not pass under the Lake ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 11:35 am

Meet Your Neighbor

Vinetta Celestine reflects on lifetime in law enforcement

 There was a time when 64-year-old Vinetta Celestine would have chafed at the job she has now. It’s a nine-to-five day gig, in a comfortable ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 8:12 am

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