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Additional hurricane recovery money granted for Calcasieu Police Jury

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., said Louisiana will receive $16,501,434.53 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in relief for Hurricanes Laura and Ida. The ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, January 31, 2023 7:56 pm

business

C is for cookie: Three Lake Charles entrepreneurs offer their own unique take on these popular baked treats

Unleashing the inner Sesame Street Cookie Monster is getting easier in Lake Charles. One “cookie” franchise opened here before the end of 2022, another will ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, January 31, 2023 4:10 am

life

The Father’s Chair: New counseling center opens in DeRidder

A new counseling center, The Father’s Chair, has opened its doors in DeRidder to provide Christian counseling and mental health services to the local community. ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Saturday, January 28, 2023 6:57 am

Meet Your Neighbor

Allen Landry, soon to be 100, didn’t feel old until about 5 years ago

Centenarians make up less than one percent of the population of the United States. Later this month, Allen Landry of DeQuincy will join their ranks. ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, January 27, 2023 10:30 am

scene

Rodeo roundup: Your guide to the 84th annual Southwest District Livestock Show and Rodeo

The West is no longer wild, but the pioneering spirit of those times live on. Here in Southwest Louisiana, that spirit will be celebrated beginning ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, January 26, 2023 12:14 pm

business

Beware the ‘Romance Money Mule’ scam

Vulnerable adults and the elderly lose billions of dollars every year to scam artists. Over $1 billion was lost in 2021 to romance scams alone, ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, January 26, 2023 10:40 am

Faith & Family

Sally Garner: ‘We pray because God works through people’

About two weeks ago, Sally Garner got a call from her daughter who asked her to pray. Garner’s grandson, a 21-year-old with asthma, didn’t respond ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, January 25, 2023 3:48 pm

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Homeownership assistance program launched for teachers and first responders

Teachers and first responders may qualify for down payment assistance, and the program is not limited to first-time home buyers. Louisiana Housing Corporation has launched ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, January 20, 2023 8:03 am

business

West Cal Port in line for $3M from FEMA

The money is on its way to Baton Rouge. Next stop, West Cal Port. On Tuesday, U.S. Sens.  Bill Cassidy, (R-LA) and John Kennedy (R-La.), ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, January 19, 2023 7:39 pm

scene

Inaugural event celebrates area’s culinary culture

Area eateries are offering a little extra enticement to bring in diners starting Saturday. Visit Lake Charles, in partnership with the local restaurant community launches ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, January 19, 2023 7:36 am

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