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Dance lessons

From two-step to tango: One man’s mission to get Louisiana on its feet

When it comes to dancing, it’s the man who leads. When it comes to initiating dance lessons, it’s often the woman who takes charge. “After ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, October 10, 2024 6:09 am

Venture Global

Spokesperson: Venture Global in full compliance with emissions limits

A Venture Global Calcasieu Pass spokesperson emailed the American Press after reading the Tuesday story about complaints from a local resident regarding flaring and Calcasieu ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, October 9, 2024 4:13 pm

Clergy abuse

Clergy abuse victim: Four more local priests should be on credibly accused list

A victim of clergy abuse as a child and member of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) was in Lake Charles Tuesday ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, October 8, 2024 4:35 pm

Animal Services

New Calcasieu Parish Animal Services and Adoption Center will have three kennel buildings

“From Animal Services, all of the cats and dogs, I say, welcome to this great occasion.” That is how Tom Hoefer, Calcasieu Parish director of ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, October 8, 2024 12:55 pm

Venture Global

Resident voices concern over Venture Global request for increased emissions

Venture Global’s Calcasieu Pass LNG export facility in Cameron Parish wants the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) to allow it to increase emissions: particulate matter, ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, October 8, 2024 6:15 am

Swordsmith

Moss Bluff man’s swordsmithing process matches period weapon was used

Joseph Easttom pulls legendary swords, war hammers and battle axes from the pages of history and fantasy fiction and puts them in the hands of ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Saturday, October 5, 2024 4:11 am

#epa

Protestors demonstrate outside LC courthouse after EPA ruling

Environmental justice leaders gathered outside the U.S. District Court on Broad Street Friday to pray and to protest a recent ruling. Lois Malvo, said the ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, October 4, 2024 3:17 pm

cal cam fair

Cal Cam Fair offers four days of family fun

One of the area’s longest running fairs is back for the 102nd year. The Cal Cam Fair will take place Thursday-Sunday at the West Cal ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, October 3, 2024 2:11 pm

Hurricane Helene

After Hurricane Laura, couple moved to North Carolina: ‘Never in a million years did we think this would happen here’

Lake Charles small business owner Melinda Coker will be driving to North Carolina next week to deliver goods to disaster victims — and she’s putting ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, October 3, 2024 11:00 am

Scott Loren

Economist: SW La. economic forecast will depend on the election

Economist Loren C. Scott was in Lake Charles at the Southwest Louisiana Entrepreneurial and Economic Development Center SEED Center Tuesday to give his annual forecast ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 4:27 pm

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