Opinion
Scooter Hobbs column: Dunne deal turns into strikeout
Hopefully you haven’t used up all of your celebrity sympathy cards for this year. If you have a ... Read more
Author: Rodrick Anderson | American Press
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PHOTO GALLERY: New aerospace themed playground opens at Mary Belle Williams Park
The City of Lake Charles held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 10, 2025, to open the new ... Read more
Sports
Portal door swinging at ULL, Ragin’ Cajuns keep ties to SW Louisiana
Although a few players have transferred out, the Louisiana-Lafayette baseball team is maintaining its strong connection to Southwest ... Read more
Sports
American Press Female Scholar Athlete of the Year: Baumgarten eager to lend helping hand
A desire to help others was the force for recent South Beauregard graduate Jolie Baumgarten. And it’s that ... Read more
Sports
American Press Male Scholar Athlete of the Year: Need to know why drives VanMetre
A basic understanding of the world around him isn’t enough for Paxton VanMetre. His pursuit of knowledge — ... Read more
Sports
LCCP’s fast rise to dominance
In less than a decade, the Lake Charles College Prep boys track and field has become a powerhouse ... Read more
Local News
PHOTO GALLERY: Local World War II veteran laid to rest
U.S. Marine Harry LeBert, who was killed in World War II during the Battle of Saipan, was buried ... Read more
Local News
PHOTO GALLERY: Lake Charles welcomes new mayor
Hundreds packed the Lake Charles Event Center Monday night to watch the swearing-in of the city’s newest mayor, ... Read more
life
Eatin’ Good: The Barbecue Wisdom of Taco Johnson
When summertime rolls around, backyard grills get fired up. It can be a great way to relax, invite ... Read more