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united way

United Way launches campaign celebration with $4 million goal

The 2024 campaign director and cabinet were introduced at the United Way’s annual kickoff breakfast Thursday. Denise Durel, CEO and president of United Way of Southwest ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, August 30, 2024 11:31 am

Hurricane Recovery

Strengthening Community Lifelines Panel: Infrastructure, utilities improved since 2020 hurricanes

Community lifelines and utilities are stronger since 2020 when Hurricanes Laura and Delta offered painful and valuable lessons, and infrastructure hardening efforts will continue. “In ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, August 30, 2024 11:01 am

Family & Youth

Tasting on the Terrace tickets available Sept. 10

Tickets go on sale for the 10th annual Tasting on the Terrace starting at noon Sept. 10 at 220 Louie St. (Family and Youth) and ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, August 30, 2024 8:27 am

Chase Guillory

Chase Ryan is coming home: Performing music his ‘purpose’

Nashville music artist Chase Ryan is returning to the area to perform his first concert in Lake Charles. Friends and family might know him as ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, August 29, 2024 8:59 am

First Baptist Church Lake Charles

Hurricane Laura anniversary: Church took serious hit when storm struck 4 years ago today

David Shamieh didn’t purchase the First Baptist Church Building at the corner of Pujo and Hodges in Lake Charles for $8 million because he considered ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, August 27, 2024 8:15 am

capital one tower

Hertz-owned tower in Shreveport faces power shutoff due to nonpayment

In Lake Charles, work is underway to take down the Hertz Tower — formerly the Capital One Tower —  by implosion on Sept. 7. In ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, August 23, 2024 2:28 pm

westlake

Westlake firefighters recognized for rescuing woman

Westlake Fire Department Lieutenant Dalton Bushnell and firefighter Connor Dickerson were celebrated for public heroism for rescuing a woman inside a burning structure by entering ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, August 23, 2024 12:58 pm

covid

COVID numbers on the rise

COVID-19 summer surges have occurred throughout the nation and in Louisiana. It’s a public health concern, but can be mitigated by taking appropriate precautions as ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, August 23, 2024 5:03 am

i-10 bridge

Louisiana Department of Transportation lays out spending priorities

The Department of Transportation and Development announced it is moving forward with the new Interstate 10-Calcasieu River Bridge and in a separate news release, told ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, August 22, 2024 9:47 am

Solar farm

Solar farm sound off: Residents pack zoning board meeting

So many people showed up at the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board’s Tuesday meeting, the room couldn’t hold all of them. Thirty to 40 ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, August 21, 2024 7:06 pm

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