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Gerstner Field

Gerstner Field, a revolutionary idea in its time

Gerstner Field is no Revolutionary War battleground, but it is certainly revolutionary in its impact here and abroad. For that reason, the Daughters of the ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 6:24 am

dick gremillion

UPDATE: Gremillion was ‘treasured in Calcasieu Parish’

There is a calm before the storm, and In Southwest Louisiana, it was Dick Gremillion. The former Calcasieu Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, died ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Monday, October 28, 2024 3:52 pm

kiwanis club

Improving SW La.: Kiwanis aims to create communities that nurture, support children

Working across the world and in Southwest Louisiana are eight Kiwanis clubs, each with its own dynamic, meeting time and place, but all united in ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Sunday, October 27, 2024 8:19 am

Restore Louisiana

Still time to apply for no-interest, 40 percent forgivable loan through Restore Louisiana program

Five area business owners closed on no-interest, 40-percent forgivable loans Thursday. There’s more where that came from — $6 to $7 million more — for ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, October 25, 2024 9:08 am

McNeese Rodeo

McNeese rodeo team gears up for Halloween and rodeo classic

When this time of year rolls around in Southwest Louisiana, it gives youngsters and the young at heart the chance to play dress up. Some ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, October 24, 2024 2:54 pm

OctoBAR Fest

OctoBAR Fest Gumbo and Chili Cook-Off this weekend

Leave the lawyer jokes at home (unless they’re good ones or about good lawyers), and prepare to enjoy as much delicious homemade chili and gumbo ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, October 24, 2024 12:12 pm

Dr. John Noble

Imperial Pointe continuing to grow its footprint in SW La.

The Imperial Pointe master plan was announced in 2016. On Tuesday, the Lake Charles Kiwanis Club heard the latest on the development off Nelson Road, ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 1:33 pm

Southland Field Airport

Southland Field Airport committee finds allegations unfounded

A Southland Field Airport Board committee of three investigated Wayne S. Thompson’s complaint against Airport Manager Tim LeFleur. Findings were reported in a special meeting ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 9:02 am

Sulphur Council

Win for Mossville: Sulphur Land Use Commission votes unanimously against de-annexation

The small, temporary building used for the Sulphur Land Use Commission meeting was packed Monday. A few people stood outside. Missing from the crowd were ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, October 22, 2024 2:44 pm

Hurricane Helene

SW La. sends hurricane relief supplies through ‘pack the plane’ event

The people of Calcasieu and Cameron prishes have not forgotten the help they received from others after the hurricanes. Some are paying it forward, departing ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, October 22, 2024 12:36 pm

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