Local News
Hit-and-run bill created after Welsh fatality signed into law
Special to the American Press A new law significantly increasing the penalties for deadly hit-and-run crashes in Louisiana has…
Local News
Army restores the names of seven bases — including Fort Polk
Seven Army bases whose names were changed in 2023 because they honored Confederate leaders are all reverting back…
State News
Tulane scientist resigns citing university censorship of pollution, racial disparity research
A Tulane University researcher resigned Wednesday, citing censorship from university leaders who had warned that her advocacy and…
Local News
PHOTO GALLERY: Camp Coushatta
Visitors can experience stations demonstrated by Coushatta youth— including tomahawk throw, archery, nature station, toys and games, drum…
Local News
Iowa Council rejects budget plan after controversy over reductions in funding to police
The Iowa Town Council rejected the town’s proposed 2025-26 budget following a 90-minute public hearing. The council, town…
Crime
Recently paroled local man charged with rape
A Jennings man, has been charged with second-degree rape following an alleged assault. According to Jennings Police, Tristan…
Local News
Sowela receives $100,000 to fund STEM Energy Professional Development
Special to the American Press Sowela Technical Community College received $100,000 from the Future Use of Energy in…
Local News
Lake Charles boater fatally struck by propeller after being ejected
Special to the American Press The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is investigating a fatal boating incident…
News
Cowboys learn tourney schedule
Last November, the Cowboys used a trip to the U.S. Virgin Islands to help build the camaraderie that…
Local News
Chamber CEO: ‘We can’t accept the status quo’
Scott Walker, the new president and CEO of the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance, told Calcasieu Parish police…