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‘The Time is Now’: Lake Area set to honor MLK

Martin Luther King Jr. commemorative events kick off in the Lake Area beginning at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 12, with a prayer breakfast at L’Auberge ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, January 11, 2024 6:11 am

Top 10 Stories of 2023

Top 10 stories of 2023: Port Wonder is coming to life

Few have seen anything like the iconic Port Wonder design taking shape on the lakefront. Randy Goodloe, a Lake Charles architect selected for the project ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Saturday, December 30, 2023 2:44 pm

Top 10 Stories of 2023

Top 10 stories of 2023: SW La. loses beloved meteorologist

Ben Terry, the beloved morning and midday KPLC-TV meteorologist, died on Aug. 13 after a years-long battle with colon cancer. He was 40 and a ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Saturday, December 30, 2023 2:42 pm

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Jen Kober taping Netflix standup special at Southlake Theater on Friday, Saturday

When Netflix producers asked Jen Kober where she wanted to film her standup special, she could have said Los Angeles or New York City. She ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, November 22, 2023 2:08 pm

Faith & Family

Women persevere in launching their Women’s Wilderness Ministry

Two young women with a heart for the homeless were initially disappointed when a camping trip that would allow them to share the Gospel didn’t ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Saturday, November 18, 2023 8:13 am

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Proposed parish budget shows decrease

The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Budget Committee heard the administrative presentation of the proposed Parish’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Thursday. The proposed budget for 2024 ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, November 17, 2023 11:21 am

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Lyondell-Basell uses recycled plastic waste to make 52-000 square-yard parking lot

Grocery and retail bags often get used for more than getting purchases from store to home. At the LyondellBasell Louisiana Integrated PolyEthylene plant in Westlake, ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, November 16, 2023 4:02 pm

Life Matters Gala

Former abortion doctor will be guest speaker at Life Matters Gala

Dr. Haywood Robinson performed hundreds of abortions before an encounter changed his heart and mind. Robinson is the director of medical affairs and education for ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, November 16, 2023 4:01 pm

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EXPLAINER: What Calcasieu voters need to know before heading to the polls

Calcasieu Parish voters need to know what’s on the ballot before stepping inside the booth on Saturday. It could make a quick, easy and important ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, November 16, 2023 10:43 am

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Mistletoe & Moss: Junior League’s holiday fundraiser setting up shop this weekend

Holiday shoppers, prepare to slay. The Junior League Of Lake Charles has announced dates and ticket prices for its largest fund and fun-raiser of the ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, November 16, 2023 9:53 am

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