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bridge

Finger out of joint: Damaged metal to blame for bridge shutdown

The Lake Charles office of the Department of Transportation and Development was not able to say exactly what caused the problem that necessitated emergency repairs ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, June 21, 2024 4:13 pm

scene

‘Ain’t Misbehavin’: LCLT opens Fats Waller musical today at Southlake Theater

It’s finally here, the theater performance the public has been savin’ all its love for. The Lake Charles Little Theater’s production of “Ain’t Misbehavin’ ” ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, June 21, 2024 11:23 am

Faith & Family

House of worship, closed for more than four years, set to reopen Saturday

The COVID-19 stay-at-home order marked the closing of the doors of Good Hope Baptist Church of Westlake. Hurricane damage and insurance reimbursement challenges kept it ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, June 21, 2024 4:40 am

scene

Free summer concert: LCCB presents’ A Night at the Movies’

From da-da-duh-duh, SNAP-SNAP to um-diddle-ittl-um-diddle-l, with  plenty of other music from film, television and cartoons in between, the Lake Charles Community Band is pleased to ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, June 20, 2024 5:01 pm

weather

Tropical threat may bring downpours

A tropical disturbance across the southwest Gulf of Mexico is being monitored for possible tropical cyclone development, according to a report from the Calcasieu Parish ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 4:05 am

Economic development

La. economic development bill ‘strategic and sustainable’

Gov. Jeff Landry has signed a bill that will change the way Louisiana Economic Development does business. HB494 has been called the “Positioning Louisiana to ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Monday, June 17, 2024 7:50 pm

Local News

Out-of-state students spend summer vacation helping area residents

Young people from Texas, Oklahoma and other states continue to spend summer vacations here to help mitigate the lingering aftermath of Hurricane Laura. Some pay ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Saturday, June 15, 2024 5:45 am

Local News

Area woman recipient of National Caregiver of Year Award

Elmer Johnson feels blessed in her role of listening, helping. To her, it doesn’t feel like a job. Most employers have had at least one ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, June 14, 2024 5:45 am

Legal workshop

Free legal workshop on wills, affidavits set for Saturday

The expense of consulting with an attorney keeps plenty of folks from putting their house, property and business affairs  in order. A free workshop Saturday, ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, June 13, 2024 4:59 pm

ryan street

Preserving the past: Ryan Street historic district could become reality

New construction along Ryan Street is one of the signs that Southwest Louisiana is building back stronger. But refurbishing and developing certain old, historic commercial ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, June 13, 2024 4:11 am

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