life

SW La. school lunch menus Jan. 22-26

The following menus for Jan. 22-26 for area schools have been submitted by supervisors of food services. Menus ...

life

On Campus: SW La. students recognized for achievements

Sanders, Ledoux recognized BISMARCK, N.D. — Neil Sanders of Iowa, La., and Dustin Ledoux of Lake Charles have ...

Local News

For Diane Mason, volunteering is second nature

Volunteering has always been an integral part of Diane Mason’s life. She has always felt “naturally connected to ...

life

Welsh plans two weekends of Mardi Gras revelry

Carnival season rolls into Welsh this Saturday with the first of a two-weekend lineup of Mardi Gras revelry. ...

life

Sheriff’s Office awarded Louisiana Highway Safety Commission grant

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Office has been award $87,945 in grant funding from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission ...

life

Second Harvest Food Bank hosts food packing party

Volunteers gathered at the Second Harvest Food Bank on Thursday for an energetic “food packin’ party” that will ...

Business

City to hold public meeting for businesses along Mardi Gras parade routes

Special to the American Press On Tuesday, Jan. 30, the city of Lake Charles will conduct a public meeting ...

life

Grand opening celebration set at new Iowa Library

The Calcasieu Parish Public Library is pleased to announce the grand opening of the new Iowa Library branch. ...

Scene

Fun for foodies: More than 30 restaurants participating in Chuck Eats week

The Southwest Louisiana food scene gets even tastier starting this weekend. Friday, Jan. 19, through Sunday, Jan. 28, ...

life

Kanopy Movie Club for adults happening at Sulphur Library

Adults are invited to the Sulphur Regional Library for an engaging movie club using the library’s online movie ...

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