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Weekend Talk

Cancer survivor on trek across 2,817-mile Old Spanish Trail makes way through Calcasieu

Edie Littlefield Sundby is walking to call attention to a time before paved roads and bridges. On Feb. 5, 2023, she laced up her Loma’s ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Sunday, February 26, 2023 8:37 am

Faith & Family

Multi-denominational Manna Ministry volunteers help those in need

Food and utility payment emergency assistance is available to those in need in the 70601, 70605, 70607 and 70615 zip code areas. Last week, Manna ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Saturday, February 25, 2023 2:31 pm

Meet Your Neighbor

A Mardi Gras to remember: Nora Rae Hess presented as Krewe of Iris Lady-in-Waiting

The 2023 Mardi Gras season is one Nora Rae Hess will never forget. The Immaculate Conception Cathedral School third grader was presented and paraded as ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, February 24, 2023 9:41 am

local

UPDATE: One female, three dogs, one cat die in house fire

One person is dead and another was injured Wednesday in an early morning house fire in DeQuincy. The Ward Six Fire Protection District 1 was ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 6:54 pm

#state

WalletHub ranks Louisiana as third most sinful state

The good times have rolled. Today — Ash Wednesday — marks the first day of Lent, known by some as a day of repentance. According ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 11:00 am

Cook of the Week

Down home cooking and family memories from Stacy Spedale

Before Stacy Spedale married and learned to cook, she had no idea how to cut up a fryer and ate a lot of Hamburger Helper. ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 8:44 am

crime

UPDATE: Weekend homicide victim identified as local artist

Local artist Derrick Thornton was found unresponsive on Saturday and later Lake Charles Police and Acadian Ambulance personnel dispatched to the 1500 block of O’Brien ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Monday, February 20, 2023 4:32 pm

Faith & Family

Couple believes their meeting was ‘a God thing’

Kristin Bennett believes meeting Blaine Berkley is a “God thing.” The two 30-somethings are depending on Him to open doors, starting with the right job ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Sunday, February 19, 2023 8:29 am

Meet Your Neighbor

Fisher Hamilton: He ran his first marathon last month … and won

Lake Charles resident Fisher Hamilton ran his first marathon last month, and won. “I was pretty shocked,” the 27-year-old engineer admitted. “It was surreal.” Hamilton ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, February 17, 2023 9:07 am

scene

Block Party: Find Fat Tuesday family-friendly food and fun in Downtown Lake Charles

Mardi Gras revelers can enjoy a free, safe, family-friendly viewing area with covered seating and food truck court on Tuesday, Feb. 21. The Lake Charles ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, February 16, 2023 7:58 am

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