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Juneteenth

Juneteenth Freedom Festival: Family fun, fireworks, food and more in lineup for area’s 4-day celebration

Four days of Juneteenth celebrations are coming to Southwest Louisiana. Starting this Friday, the SWLA Center for Health Services will present the Juneteenth Freedom Festival, ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, June 13, 2024 2:22 am

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Police Jury considering I-10 beautification project

The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury plans to take the lead in an Interstate 10 beautification project and announced an $11 million “conditional award” that could ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, June 7, 2024 3:28 pm

Community Band

Lake Charles Community Band concert to present tribute to Grammy winners

What do Beyoncé, Adele, Michael Jackson and Taylor Swift have in common? Yes, all are Grammy winners, and the greatest hits of these Grammy winners ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, June 7, 2024 9:48 am

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‘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

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