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Business Update

Caesars Entertainment poised to open area’s newest casino at site of former Isle of Capri

What is often referred to here in Southwest Louisiana as the “old Isle of Capri” will soon offer a completely new gaming, entertainment, dining and ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, February 9, 2022 9:30 am

Cook of the Week

The joys of cooking in cast iron 

Peggy Scripture Woodson, Lake Charles, and Vance Perkins, DeQuincy, are two local cooks who appreciate cooking in cast iron. Woodson is a past Le Chien ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, February 9, 2022 6:29 am

local

Alzheimer’s ‘an emotional rollercoaster’ for family members

One of the many pharmaceutical companies sponsoring studies to develop a therapy to slow down or prevent Alzheimer’s disease  is conducting research right here in ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Sunday, February 6, 2022 7:23 am

Faith & Family

Founder of local homeless shelters: ‘Everything that we get is by faith’

The Rev. Leona Benoit has found purpose in ministering to people on the streets, and to those who now have a place to call home, ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Saturday, February 5, 2022 7:54 am

westlake

Racca named interim mayor of Westlake

Daniel W. Racca was sworn in as interim mayor of Westlake at a special city council meeting Tuesday. The vacancy was created when Westlake Mayor ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, February 2, 2022 8:46 am

legislature

Sen. Stine officially takes office

Jeremy Stine was formally sworn in as senator of Louisiana’s 27th Senate District in English and French. The ceremony was held in the Louisiana Senate ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, February 1, 2022 9:35 pm

local

Industry game-changer: LC company introduces new low-emission refinery technology

Polaris EPC, a Lake Charles company for the past 26 years, recently received approval from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its Ultra ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, February 1, 2022 7:48 pm

local

New high-speed internet option coming to Westlake

Soon, an estimated 4,600 Westlake residents and business owners will have access to phone, internet and video services from Cameron Communications. Cameron Communications is a ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, February 1, 2022 5:44 pm

Western Heritage Parade marshal

2022 Western Heritage Parade marshal Lafayette Fearn “Teeny” Swoope: Fostering a love of livestock

The parade marshal for the 2022 Western Heritage Parade is Lafayette Fearn “Teeny” Swoope (pronounced swope). “He’s as unique as his name, and the sharpest ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Monday, January 31, 2022 5:00 am

westlake

UPDATE: Mayor Hardey succumbs to cancer at age 66

Westlake Mayor Robert “Bob” Hardey, 66, died at 6:45 a.m. Saturday at home surrounded by family, according to a news release from the city. He ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Saturday, January 29, 2022 4:38 pm

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