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Abraham gives legislative wrap-up: Insurance rates, education shortfalls addressed
From sweeping insurance reforms to teacher pay raises, the 2025 Louisiana Legislative session closed with a flurry of…
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The Informer: Hospital fills need in ‘up-and-coming neighborhood’
The first five floors of the new 10-floor patient tower at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital was dedicated May…
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Chennault executive director stresses need for collaboration between parishes
It is going to take synergized collaboration between the five parishes of Southwest Louisiana to thrive economically. That’s…
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Two years after switch, Fort Polk’s name returns
Fort Johnson — which was named after World War I Sgt. William Henry Johnson — was renamed Fort…
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Sulphur business owner found not guilty of stealing COVID funds
A Sulphur woman accused of stealing nearly $100,000 in federal funds issued to small businesses during the COVID…
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PHOTO GALLERY: Fort Polk renaming ceremony
Fort Johnson, which was named after Albany war hero and World War I Sgt. Henry Johnson, was renamed…
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Armstrong brings quiet fire to Cowboys Bill Armstrong isn’t Will Wade. He isn’t the complete opposite of him,…
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Geocaching: Playing hide and seek in Sam Houston Jones State Park
At the beginning of June, my best friend of 14 years, Wesley Jackson, and I embarked on a…
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School Board puts off HVAC decision for west side of district
The decision on the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) contract for the west side of the Calcasieu…
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Citgo tank catches fire during lightning strike
A lightning strike Thursday afternoon ignited a tank fire at the Citgo Lake Charles refinery. Emergency officials have…