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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

carc

CARC gearing up for brighter days ahead

CARC is seeing light at the end of the tunnel,  and its clients, “some of the brightest lights in the community” will soon see increased ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Monday, March 25, 2024 12:40 pm

Our Faith

Shoebox Ministry changing lives

Southwest Louisiana volunteers and donors put together 19,451 Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes in 2023. Some of them gathered at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Lake ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Monday, March 25, 2024 4:26 am

election

Saturday’s Presidential Primary is a closed primary

Are you registered to vote as a Democrat, Republican, Independent, Green Party  or Libertarian? On Saturday, March 23, only voters registered as Democrat or Republican ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, March 22, 2024 4:08 pm

Ballet Theatre

Lake Area Ballet Theatre stage is set for ‘Alice in Wonderland’

The enchanting and whimsical imagination of Lewis Caroll’s beloved down-the-rabbit-hole adventure continues to entertain after 160 years. Thanks to Lake Area Ballet Theatre, (LABT) “Alice ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, March 22, 2024 1:37 am

Live at the Lakefront

Live at the Lakefront is back

Live at the Lakefront kicks off Friday, March 22, and here are a dozen reasons to plan to attend this music, art and food party ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:09 am

capital one tower

UPDATE: ‘Single building does not define our beautiful city,’ mayor says

It is likely the Capital One Tower will be demolished well ahead of November. That’s the deadline the city of Lake Charles gave building owner ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 4:47 pm

westlake

Westlake starting its spring cleaning early

Westlake started its spring cleaning early this year. Blighted properties continue to be demolished. To make it convenient for residents to dispose of trash, spring ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 4:06 pm

capital one tower

BREAKING: Capital One Tower will be demolished; bids out for implosion-style demolition

It is likely the Capital One Tower will be demolished well ahead of November. That’s the deadline the city of Lake Charles gave building owner ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 3:29 pm

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