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T.S. Cooley earns National Blue Ribbon Award, recognized as a high-achieving school

T.S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School is a nationally recognized blue beacon of academic excellence beaming from Southwest Louisiana.…

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‘Shining light’ sophomore promotes urban 4-H in Calcasieu, beyond

V. Todd Miller | LSU AgCenter The motto of Washington-Marion Magnet High in Lake Charles is “Forward. Onward.…

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Sara Judson guest commentary: Connecting people who care with causes that matter

Helping people put their charitable vision into action is one of the many things I love about my…

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Louisiana Choral Foundation Membership now open

By Mary Richardson The 47th season of the Louisiana Choral Foundation will open with a fall concert by…

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Cameron Sheriff’s Office awarded grant in litter fight

Special to the American Press Keep Louisiana Beautiful and Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser have announces the 2024-2025 grants…

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Preserving the past: Rice Threshing Day to allow visitors to step back into time

Visitors will step back in time Saturday as they get a glimpse into how rice was harvested in…

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Puppy power: PAW Patrol pups take to stage for live-action show

Ryder and his team of pup characters will be at the Lake Charles Event Center Saturday and Sunday…

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Local volunteers needed for United Way’s tax assistance program

Special to the American Press United Way Southwest Louisiana is gearing up for the 2025 tax season with…

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From two-step to tango: One man’s mission to get Louisiana on its feet

When it comes to dancing, it’s the man who leads. When it comes to initiating dance lessons, it’s…

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Calcasieu, DeRidder winners of Keep Louisiana Beautiful Circle of Excellence Award

Twenty-nine community affiliates will be honored later this month with the Keep Louisiana Beautiful 2024 Circle of Excellence…

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