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‘Check Out Louisiana’ giving library cardholders access to museums
Special to the American Press Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and the State Library of Louisiana today announced library…
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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
Sheriff: Scammers falsely claiming to represent bonding company
Special to the American Press Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Stitch Guillory is warning residents of a scam that is…
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…
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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…
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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…
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Two women killed in Kentucky church shooting after trooper shot; suspect killed, police say
Two women were killed in a shooting at a Kentucky church Sunday in an incident that began after…
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Abraham gives legislative wrap-up: Insurance rates, education shortfalls addressed
From sweeping insurance reforms to teacher pay raises, the 2025 Louisiana Legislative session closed with a flurry of…
Informer
The Informer: Hospital fills need in ‘up-and-coming neighborhood’
The first five floors of the new 10-floor patient tower at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital was dedicated May…