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A few more nights of freezing temperatures await SW La.

Though the snow is quickly melting across Southwest Louisiana, chilly temperatures will persist for another couple of nights. ...

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All Jeff Davis schools to remain closed Friday

All Jeff Davis Parish schools will remain closed on Friday due to water problems and road conditions. “This ...

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All Allen schools to reopen Friday after leaks repaired

Schools and district offices in Allen Parish will be back in session Friday as temperatures begin to warm ...

Crime

1/23: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Danny Dee McGowan Jr., 48, homeless — flight from ...

State News

Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms back in court

As Louisiana schools remain stuck in the middle of a legal battle over a new state law requiring ...

Local News

City of Lake Charles services to resume normal operations later today

Special to the American Press According to City Administrator John Cardone, all city of Lake Charles administrative offices ...

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Jeff Davis to keep warming shelter open until noon Friday

JENNINGS – The warming shelter set up at the Jeff Davis Parish fairgrounds’ multi-purpose building, 814 S. Lake ...

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Lake Arthur officials: Turn off dripping faucets

Lake Arthur is asking residents to turn off all dripping faucets as temperatures are now above freezing. Residents ...

State News

Potential offshore wind energy revenues rendered moot by Trump memorandum

By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square Louisiana might not see any revenue promised by a recently passed constitutional ...

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Warmer temperatures means remaining snow could be gone by tonight

Thursday morning temperatures are starting to climb — some 20 degrees warmer than those seen across parts of ...

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