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Beloved meteorologist Ben Terry passes at age 40

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

by Rita Lebleu, Sunday, August 13, 2023 5:09 pm

Weekend Talk

Literacy Council of SW La.: Nonprofit’s services go far beyond words

Fifty-one percent of children from low income homes in Louisiana do not own a single book, and 46 percent of them struggle to read. Some ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Sunday, August 13, 2023 8:10 am

Faith & Family

Trinity Baptist Church forms special needs soccer league

Sometimes serving God looks a lot like play. At Trinity Baptist Church, the impact of the Upward Sports ministry continues to grow. In addition to ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Saturday, August 12, 2023 2:12 pm

#industry

SW La. chosen as spot for nation’s largest-ever investment in ‘carbon removal’

A Southwest Louisiana project has received the funding to advance the first and largest direct air carbon capture facility of its kind in the U.S. ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, August 11, 2023 1:58 pm

local

‘The Pot & The Palette Cookbook II’ not your average cookbook

Southwest Louisiana young artists and seasoned chefs are featured in the latest visual and culinary smorgasbord, The Pot & The Palette Cookbook II. Grand Lake ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, August 11, 2023 1:32 pm

sports business

Storm prediction goes from near-normal to above-normal

The Atlantic could be in for more storms than weather forecasters predicted in May. Scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said the ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, August 11, 2023 11:22 am

Business News

Driftwood LNG not washed up

Construction of Tellurian Driftwood LNG in Carlyss continues despite canceled contracts with Shell, Vitol and most recently, Gunvor. “We’re suffering the consequences of being unique,” ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, August 11, 2023 11:17 am

Heat wave

Feeling Hot Hot Hot? Grueling temperatures put extra strain on outdoor workers

Heat sends men and women to the emergency rooms across Southwest Louisiana every year. This year has been extremely grueling, increasing hospital visits and making ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, August 11, 2023 9:05 am

election

Les Blanchard wants to build relationships to retain and recruit

Editor’s note: This is one of a series of stories profiling the candidates for Calcasieu Parish Sheriff. South Lake Charles Kiwanis Club members heard from ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, August 11, 2023 8:27 am

scene

United Way Reelin’ for Warriors Fishing Rodeo is Saturday

Fishermen and families, it’s time to wet a line and honor veterans. The first-ever United Way Reelin’ for Warriors Fishing Rodeo is Saturday,  August 12. ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, August 10, 2023 12:12 pm

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