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Weekend Talk

School bus driver: ‘We are in the kid business’

Distracted motorists, construction detours, road-rage and reckless operation of vehicles can make driving from point A to point B a challenge. Imagine the challenge coupled ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Sunday, August 20, 2023 4:13 am

Iowa Straw Poll

And the winner of the Iowa Straw Poll is …. Jeff Landry

State Attorney General Jeff Landry was winner of the Iowa, Louisiana, Straw Poll held Saturday in the Iowa High School gym. “The event is a ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Saturday, August 19, 2023 7:25 pm

Local News

Five gubernatorial candidates take part in forum held in LC

Five gubernatorial candidates answered questions about taxes, economic development, Medicaid expansion and other topics Friday in a forum hosted by the Southwest Louisiana Chamber &  Economic ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Saturday, August 19, 2023 3:09 am

business

BREAKING: Green hydrogen plant coming to Sulphur

Apollo Lake Charles LLC plans to build a green hydrogen plant on top of the old Sulphur mines — and they’re doing it without federal ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, August 18, 2023 12:17 pm

business

Local senator digging into Blue Cross Blue Shield proposed buyout

State Sen. Jeremy Stine is concerned the promise of $3,000 to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana policyholders for a “yes” vote on the company’s ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, August 18, 2023 8:22 am

West Cal Cam

Celebrating 70 years: West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital opened its doors in 1953

“We built this hospital in 1953. It was a smaller hospital designed to address the healthcare needs of what then was a rapidly growing population ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, August 18, 2023 6:42 am

local

PHOTO GALLERY: LC Senior Fun Day

Hundreds showed up to win at “The Price is Right” and Bingo Wednesday afternoon during the Lake Charles Senior Fun Day at the Lake Charles ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, August 17, 2023 11:46 am

scene

Move to the music with free dance lessons

Science can tell us why dancing is such a pleasure. Monday, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Pinederosa Park Freedom Hall in Westlake, long-time ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, August 17, 2023 7:45 am

sulphur

Residents question Sulphur Council decisions

Sulphur City Council members approved a 1998 manufactured home in the city at its Monday meeting — and minutes later denied the request for a ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, August 15, 2023 6:26 pm

Ben Terry

UPDATE: Funeral Wednesday for beloved SW La. weatherman

Ben Terry, beloved morning and midday KPLC-TV meteorologist died Sunday after a years-long battle with cancer. He was 40. Visitation has been set. The funeral ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Monday, August 14, 2023 8:12 pm

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