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Wheels of Hope fundraiser is ready to roll Saturday

Wheels of Hope, the charity bike ride benefiting St. Nicholas Center for Children, will roll Sat., Oct. 1. What could make a morning of perfect ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, September 29, 2022 2:20 pm

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Out of Darkness Walk for suicide prevention slated Oct. 15

Invest a few hours in saving lives. The Fourth Annual American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)  Out of Darkness Community Walk will be held Sat., ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, September 29, 2022 10:59 am

Cooks of the Week

Two Sowela culinary arts students have big plans for future

Food establishments open daily, and the industry is expected to triple in the next decade. At Sowela Technical Community College, 75 students are preparing to ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, September 28, 2022 8:44 am

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Abby McMurry Ferguson owns, operates Sulphur store founded in 1917 by her great-grandmother

Abby McMurry Ferguson, who chose social work as her college major and did a stint for the Peace Corps, did not see retail in her ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, September 27, 2022 5:10 am

First Responder of the Week

Westlake firefighters protect life, property

In Westlake, a team of firefighters took a different route to protect lives and property Sept. 15. “The department has been working on a special ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, September 27, 2022 5:08 am

Meet Your Neighbor

Andrew Tingler helping preserve history of Cameron Parish

The Sabine Pass Lighthouse isn’t open to the public – yet. However, funding is now available that will make it possible to put the stairwell ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, September 23, 2022 6:58 am

Cook of the Week

Cafeteria manager Rhonda Curlee knows every student by name 

Rhonda Curlee is held in high regard at LeBleu Settlement Elementary School, and for good reason. A young 20-something who has never forgotten Curlee’s engaging ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, September 21, 2022 5:24 am

business

Gambling industry now putting more money in state’s pockets than any other private enterprise

The gaming industry, which now includes sports betting, brings more money into the state budget than any other private industry, according to Ronnie Johns, chairman ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, September 20, 2022 6:09 am

Meet Your Neighbor

Scales and Tales: Anna Royer’s pets are anything but common

Not everyone might appreciate Anna Royer’s choice in “pets.” “My dad’s mom loved animals, and she passed that love to him,” Royer said. “From a ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, September 16, 2022 6:54 am

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Police Jury seeking citizen input on strategic planning efforts

Tony Stelly, president of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury closed the Thursday, Sept. 15, meeting with an invitation. “I want to encourage all residents of ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, September 16, 2022 4:01 am

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