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crime

UPDATE: 12th suspect in drive-by shooting turns self in

The Lake Charles Police Department has arrested 10 men and two women in connection with the fatal shooting of 6-year-old Draya Guillory. “About a quarter ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, April 7, 2022 3:40 pm

crime

UPDATE: Assistant DA says girl’s death likely not first crime for gang

The Lake Charles Police Department has arrested nine men and two women in connection with the fatal shooting of 6-year-old Draya Guillory. More warrants will ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, April 7, 2022 12:47 pm

Ukraine

Local ministry collecting, sending supplies to Ukraine

A local ministry is using its experience and contacts to get much-needed items to Ukrainian refugees. On Tuesday Friend Ships loaded the second truck of ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, April 6, 2022 4:09 pm

local

‘Pirate’s Pantry Treasures’ : Cookbook’s creators share some of their favorite recipes

“Pirate’s Pantry” offers a “rich heritage of French, Spanish and native cookery,” according to the book’s prologue. Junior League of Lake Charles Communications Director Ashley ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, April 6, 2022 5:13 am

Business spotlight

Bayou a Dress for Less

Russie Rogers, Bayou a Dress for Less, never tires of seeing the faces of customers light up after they’ve found the perfect dress. “They usually ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, April 5, 2022 5:55 pm

Faith & Family

Officer survives electrocution, becomes volunteer chaplain

In November 2000, DeQuincy Police Officer Randy Henry was called to a one-vehicle accident. The driver hit a high-powered utility pole. “I don’t remember a ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Saturday, April 2, 2022 2:56 pm

Cook of the Week

Making croissants: It requires lots of time and butter

Lauryn Copeland Hatten, like most people, loves to bite into a warm buttery, flaky croissant. Unlike most people, she took her pastry-romance to the house, ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, March 30, 2022 6:32 pm

education

LC charter students rising to the challenge in STEM program

Only Thor is supposed to be able to lift Mjollnir. (That’s the name of his hammer.) At Lake Charles charter schools, a new force is ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, March 30, 2022 9:01 am

local

Calcasieu DA holding expungement event to help clear criminal records

Starting Friday, April 1, individuals may apply – online only – to erase certain Calcasieu Parish convictions, dismissals or acquittals. Stephen Dwight, Calcasieu Parish District ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, March 29, 2022 10:45 am

local

Jeanie the three-legged dog celebrates 15 years of inspiring others

Jeanie the three-legged dog turns 15 today, March 27. She is the oldest therapy dog in the Lake Area, and perhaps the most celebrated. She ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Sunday, March 27, 2022 5:34 am

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