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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
Author: Rodrick Anderson | American Press
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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
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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
Local News
Bonnie Jo Bahnsen begins term as Vinton mayor
In front of a capacity crowd in the Vinton Town Council chambers, Bonnie Jo Bahnsen took the oath ... Read more
Sports
American Press Male Athlete of the Year: Vital determined to be Hamilton’s best, three-sport star sets high goals
Since he could pick up a ball, Javon Vital had the drive to be the best that he ... Read more
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American Press Female Athlete of the Year: Genes give Portie her athletic prowess, but work to compete is all her
As a daughter of Division I athletes, athleticism courses through Aubrey Portie’s blood. There was added pressure for ... Read more
life
PHOTO GALLERY: A STEM lesson for the taste buds
The Sulphur Regional Library held a STEAM activity for children on Wednesday. Participants got to make ice cream ... Read more