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Westlake firefighters recognized for rescuing woman
Westlake Fire Department Lieutenant Dalton Bushnell and firefighter Connor Dickerson were celebrated for public heroism for rescuing a ... Read more
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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 ... Read more
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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 ... Read more
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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 ... Read more
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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 — ... Read more
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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 ... Read more
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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 ... Read more
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‘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 ... Read more
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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 ... Read more
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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 ... Read more