Local News
Changing landscape: Catholic Cemetery has new look as improvements continue
By Vincent Lupo The old Catholic Cemetery at the corner of Common and Iris streets has a “nice”…
weather
Tropical depression forms in southern Gulf
Tropical Depression No. 2 developed in the Bay of Campeche Saturday afternoon. National Weather Service Lake Charles meteorologist…
Sports
American Press Male Athlete of the Year: Vital determined to be Hamilton’s best, three-sport star sets high goals
Since he could pick up a ball, Javon Vital had the drive to be the best that he…
Sports
American Press Female Athlete of the Year: Genes give Portie her athletic prowess, but work to compete is all her
As a daughter of Division I athletes, athleticism courses through Aubrey Portie’s blood. There was added pressure for…
life
Lazy Gator Waterpark opens in Westlake
Westlake opened its very own waterpark on Friday. The 4.5-acre park has been a dream in the making…
Informer
The Informer: Airport opening ushered in new era of aviation
“Rome wasn’t built in a day,” reads the March 23, 1962, Lake Charles American Press. “And neither was…
Crime
Deputies on administrative leave after video shows them repeatedly punching bar patron
Two Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s deputies have been placed on administrative leave after a video circulating on social media…
State News
Ninth fugitive from New Orleans prison escape arrested
The ninth fugitive missing since a group of 10 prisoners escaped from the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility on…
Local News
Local educators present cutting-edge energy-themed research projects
The energy at Sowela Technical Community College Oakdale campus on Friday morning was energized as 40 teachers prepared…
Local News
Foreign exchange student reflects on year in the US
The Rotary Club of DeRidder has given out more than $500,000 in scholarships for over 60 years —…