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wildfires

Governor: Singer, Merryville, Bancroft wildfires ‘not contained’

The wildfires in the Singer, Merryville and Bancroft communities continue to be “dangerous and fluid.” “The message is, it is not contained,” said Gov. John ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, August 25, 2023 6:11 pm

wildfires

BREAKING: Evacuations ordered for Toledo Bend area, Bancroft

Evacuations have been ordered for the Toledo Bend area within Sabine Parish and Bancroft, an unincorporated area of Beauregard Parish This story will be updated. Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, August 25, 2023 1:05 pm

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Calcasieu Police Jury proclaims state of emergency due to drought conditions

The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury proclaimed Louisiana Flood Awareness Week and a State of Emergency due to current drought conditions at its Thursday meeting. It ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, August 25, 2023 12:58 pm

wildfires

UPDATE: Governor arrives in Singer to assess damage

The Tiger Island Wildfire in Beauregard Parish — which was 85 percent contained Thursday night — is only 50 percent contained now as Gov. John ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, August 25, 2023 11:59 am

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Industry partnerships with local educators reaping benefits

High school students still learn sentence diagramming, exponential expressions and important dates in America’s history. But these days, Calcasieu Parish students enjoy more opportunities for ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, August 24, 2023 12:34 pm

westlake

Westlake spends more to supply city with water than it takes in

City of Westlake Council members found out it spends more to supply the city with water and wastewater than it takes in. Tony Sonnier, The ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, August 23, 2023 4:39 pm

fire

Evacuations issued for some Singer, Merryville residents near fire

Smoke — including the smell and taste of it — filled the air as far north as the La. 27 Beulah Curve Wednesday morning. That ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, August 23, 2023 9:42 am

Local News

I-10 bridge tolls ‘would sound a death knell to business’

The impact of Calcasieu River I-10 bridge tolls was discussed at a three-hour hearing Tuesday in Baton Rouge. Tolls are part of the plan proposed ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, August 23, 2023 2:00 am

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Blue Cross Blue Shield public hearing postponed until Oct. 5-6

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana policyholders have more time to review the company’s buyout.  BCBSLA will have more time to respond to concerns raised. ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, August 22, 2023 11:29 am

Local News

DOTD to give update on status of Interstate-10 Calcasieu River Bridge project Tuesday

The official presentation detailing the plan to build the Calcasieu River-Interstate 10 Bridge — including tolls — will be heard by state legislators Tuesday in ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Monday, August 21, 2023 4:42 pm

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