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Angel Tree

It’s Giving Tuesday: Make it feel like Christmas (and not just for the kids)

Ignite the true spirit of Christmas by helping others who need it most — and children in particular this holiday season. It’s not too late. ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, December 3, 2024 4:02 am

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All aboard: Club keeps alive childhood memories of model trains

Last year 1,752 children, parents and grandparents visited the Southwest Louisiana O Gauge Model Railroad Club display at the Sulphur Regional Library. Now it’s back ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Saturday, November 30, 2024 2:25 pm

Dale Mann

Radio host Dale Mann dies at 78

On the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 27, Dale Goodman died. The name might be unfamiliar, but not his voice and not his radio personality name, ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, November 29, 2024 1:54 pm

Local News

Louisiana will now have lowest tax rate, highest sales tax

Some wage earners could see a paycheck with a few dollars more next year. Starting Jan. 1, Louisiana will have a flat 3% individual income ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, November 29, 2024 9:12 am

Jingle and Mingle

Jingle and Mingle: The Magical Christmas on Shell Beach Drive benefits construction of Mardi Gras museum

It has been over 10 years since iconic Shell Beach Drive homes have been open to the public. In 2023, the Calcasieu Historical Society’s 38th ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, November 28, 2024 4:11 am

Business

$90B in energy investments celebrated

Members of Southwest Louisiana’s energy workforce and industry advocates celebrated $90 billion in announced investments in Cameron, Calcasieu, Jeff Davis and Vermillion parishes last week. ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, November 27, 2024 4:44 am

Local News

DA: School threats ‘echoes far beyond the walls’ of the classroom

Calcasieu Parish District Attorney Stephen Dwight touched on the “hot topic” of school threats during a recent speech to the Republican Women of Southwest Louisiana. ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Monday, November 25, 2024 7:25 pm

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Public’s thoughts sought on proposed 2025 parish budget of $350.7 million

The proposed Calcasieu Parish Police Jury budget for 2025 is $350.7 million. A public hearing is set for Thursday, Dec. 5, at 5 p.m. to ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, November 22, 2024 9:06 pm

Solar farm

Calcasieu zoning board denies solar farm application

Hundreds of neighbors from the Moss Bluff, Birdnest and Topsy area attended the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board’s Tuesday meeting. With not enough room ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 7:00 pm

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Westlake mayor discusses I-10 bridge plans with City Council

There’s been plenty of talk. Now, in Westlake, there’s finally something to report about the progress of the new Interstate 10-Calcasieu River Bridge. Even more ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 10:24 am

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