Local News
Bleachers demolished as Cougar Stadium renovations get underway
A little over a year ago, a $30 million bond proposition for the Ward 3 Recreation District was…
life
Summer is when blood donors are needed most
Blood donations are needed year round, but summertime is when donations lack the most. Blood is only good…
News
McNeese sets times for home games
McNeese State is reverting to its pre-hurricane start times for its football games. Before hurricanes Laura and Delta…
Crime
Jockey arrested for using shocking device on racehorse
A Vinton racehorse jockey has been arrested for using a battery-operated shocking device on his horse. Louisiana State…
National News
FBI says 8 injured in Colorado attack by man with makeshift flamethrower who yelled ‘Free Palestine’
A man with a makeshift flamethrower yelled “Free Palestine” and hurled an incendiary device into a group that…
Local News
Battle in the Bluff: Tug of War ‘celebration of strength and competitive spirit’
A strong competitive spirit — when channeled positively — can lead to personal and professional growth, improved performance…
Photos
Lavergne brothers leave state rodeo as champions
The Louisiana High School Finals Rodeo ended just the way the Lavergne brothers wanted: as state champions. Wyatt…
Sports
Ella Kay defends goat tying title, Ty Lavernge closing in on first bull riding title
Barbe Ella Kay secured her second consecutive goat tying state championship on Friday, and DeQuincy’s Ty Lavergne is…
Sports
Poised champ, Lavergne locks up fourth consecutive state title with strong bounce-back ride
The first-go round Thursday at the Louisiana High School Finals Rodeo at Burton Coliseum was a rare miss…
Informer
The Informer: Imperial Calcasieu Museum reflective of local history
The Imperial Calcasieu Museum is itself reflective of local history. The bricks were salvaged from the old Missouri…