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City of Lake Charles

Estate planning: Property that has not gone through succession a problem

Editor’s Note: This is the second story in a three-part series. The first explained the condemnation and demolition process for the city of Lake Charles ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, July 6, 2023 1:58 pm

elton

AG office says alderman can’t require mayor to work certain number of hours

Elton aldermen cannot require the mayor to work a certain number of hours or use a timesheet, according to a state attorney general’s opinion. Mayor ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Sunday, July 2, 2023 10:21 am

Weekend Talk

Darienne Mobley’s Amazon bestseller examines happiness — a thing most people say they want to be even though most are not quite sure how to make it happen

Former tourism professional, author and coach Darienne Mobley was in Lake Charles last month to talk about her book, “Dare to Choose Happy.” Choosing ‘happy’ ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Sunday, July 2, 2023 6:55 am

Faith & Family

Beau and Dana Maida: Couple gifted with the gift of giving

Beau Maida, director of Rail Business, has been representing a company for which he works in Westlake and Calcasieu Parish. However, that’s not his purpose, ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Saturday, July 1, 2023 10:54 am

hurricane season

2023 hurricane preparedness guide: Pet preparedness a must when facing evacuations

In the case of a hurricane, pet owners need a plan in place. While some evacuations may be short-term, there are times that you may ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, June 30, 2023 10:46 am

scene

Dust off that tux for 15th annual Patriot’s Ball on Saturday

It’s not too late for Southwest Louisiana residents who love and support America to celebrate their stalwart devotion. Mayor and Mrs. Nicholas E. Hunter and ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, June 30, 2023 8:49 am

westlake

Westlake to strictly enforce ordinance regarding payment of utilities

Call Westlake City Hall and a person will answer – and that’s rare today. That’s one of the changes Mayor Hal McMillin has made since ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, June 29, 2023 6:48 am

lake charles

Marcel Contraband Point development offers something different for Lake Charles

The Marcel Contraband Point Development project is full steam ahead, in more ways than one. “We’re dealing with heat just like everybody else,’ said Vernon ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, June 27, 2023 10:16 am

nelson road

Nelson Road extention project is ‘game-changer’

The state Department of Transportation and Development has begun construction on the Nelson Road extension and Contraband Bayou bridge projects. The bridge has been called ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, June 27, 2023 5:34 am

calcasieu

Tax votes scheduled in two Calcasieu waterworks districts

Residents in certain parts of the parish will vote yay or nay on a tax renewal Nov. 18. More homes were slated for condemnation. One ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Monday, June 26, 2023 8:27 am

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