Author: Rodrick Anderson | American Press

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

multimedia

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

life

PHOTO GALLERY: New College Oaks Community Center playground opens

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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