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economy

State economist: Mild ‘recession is imminent’

A mild recession is imminent. Lake Charles has had the poorest recovery from the COVID shutdown in the state. Nevertheless, there is reason for optimism, ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, October 4, 2023 3:49 pm

Salt caverns

Third-party experts studying stability of salt cavern operated by Westlake Chemical

Cynthia “Cindy” Robertson, founder and director of Micah 6:8 Mission, returned from her helicopter ride over a portion of the Westlake Corp plant in Sulphur ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, October 3, 2023 4:15 am

#industry

Community meeting on carbon capture project set for Nov. 7

Project Cypress, the organization working towards the creation of Direct Air Capture Hub in Southwest Louisiana, in collaboration with the Department of Energy’s Office of ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Monday, October 2, 2023 5:34 pm

local

Grant Kelly and Eloise Boullion: Saying yes to the venue

Most people are familiar with “Say Yes to the Dress,”  the popular TV show that took brides-to-be on a journey to find their perfect wedding ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Saturday, September 30, 2023 6:53 am

education

2023 Chem Expo: Making learning fun

Lake Area Industry Alliance (LAIA) members and McNeese State University made learning fun for 7th graders at the 2023 Chem Expo. “Students move through various ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, September 29, 2023 6:30 am

port wonder

Making Waves: First came Port Wonder’s unique design, then came the challenge of making it a reality

The waves are making waves. Few have seen anything like the iconic Port Wonder design, currently taking shape on the lakefront. Randy Goodloe, Lake Charles, ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, September 28, 2023 6:38 am

Local News

Constitutional Amendment primer: You’ll see four on the ballot next month. Here’s what you need to know

To everyone who has ever asked, “Why can’t the Louisiana Constitutional Amendments appear on the ballot in words citizens can understand,” the answer seems to ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, September 27, 2023 6:11 am

local

For Kelly Precht, happiness is a trip up in the air in a powered parachute

Kelly Precht of Sweetlake said he’s no adrenaline junkie, far from it. He’s not interested in parachuting from a plane. He’s only interested in using ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, September 26, 2023 4:12 am

dequincy

Tracking 100 years: DeQuincy celebrates centennial of its iconic landmark

The town of DeQuincy owes its existence to the railroad. Saturday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., it will celebrate those ties to its ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Sunday, September 24, 2023 6:46 am

Oil rig

LC judge grants preliminary injunction against Biden administration 

Lake Charles U.S. District Judge James D. Cain was true to his word about making a quick decision in Thursday’s case challenging the Biden administration’s ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, September 22, 2023 5:59 pm

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