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WEATHER UPDATE: Tropical disturbance could bring excessive rainfall to SW La.

A tropical disturbance is expected to move into the Gulf of Mexico Wednesday morning. National Weather Service Lake…

Crime

Sheriff: DNA sample links Ville Platte man to 2024 rape

A DNA sample has linked a 46-year-old Ville Platte to the 2024 rape of one of his family…

Politics

Cassidy campaign says challenger inflated campaign donations

By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square Republican state Treasurer John Fleming, who is challenging GOP Sen. Bill…

life

Local author, poet recounts recovery journey in equine therapy

During times of hardship, friendships are an important source of support. In the poetry collection “I Talk To…

Crime

Police investigating homicide on North 1st Avenue

Lake Charles Police officers are investigating a homicide that occurred over the weekend in the 200 block of…

weather

WEATHER WATCH: Potential tropical development in the Gulf later this week

An area of low pressure is forecast to move across Florida and into the northeastern Gulf of Mexico…

Crime

BREAKING: Mom pleads no contest baby death

A Jennings mother pleaded no contest Monday to a charge stemming from the death of her 10-month-old daughter,…

World News

Trump threatens Russia with tariffs and boosts US weapons for Ukraine

President Donald Trump on Monday threatened Russia with steep tariffs and announced a rejuvenated pipeline for American weapons to reach…

weather

Search for those missing in catastrophic Texas floods resumes in some areas after pause for rain

With rain in the forecast Monday, officials kept a wary eye on river levels as some crews resumed…

National News

Flames tear through assisted-living facility in Massachusetts, killing 9 and trapping residents

Flames roared through an assisted-living facility in Massachusetts, killing nine people and trapping residents inside, including some who…