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Jim Beam column:Driving has become tough job

The fact that strict enforcement of traffic laws in this part of the state is almost nonexistent might…

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‘Stay strong’: Scoliosis won’t stop 13-year-old Moss Bluff girl

Scoliosis will not stop 13-year-old Braelyn Hebert from doing what she loves: gymnastics. Her love for gymnastics is…

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Eunice woman killed in single-vehicle crash

A 36-year-old Eunice woman died in a single-vehicle crash in Jeff Davis Parish. According to Louisiana State Police…

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School P.E. standards under review, applications sought for those who want to serve on review board

Special to the American Press The Louisiana Department of Education is launching a formal review of the state’s K–12…

Business

UPDATE: Allen Police Jury introduces resolution to suspend CO2 permits

The Allen Parish Police Jury has introduced a resolution to suspend the enforcement of a recently adopted ordinance imposing…

weather

UPDATE: Texas governor says more than 160 people still missing after deadly floods

More than 160 people are believed to be missing in Texas in the aftermath of the flash floods…

life

PHOTO GALLERY: New College Oaks Community Center playground opens

World News

Netanyahu says he nominated Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize. From there, it’s a secretive process

U.S. President Donald Trump has been nominated again for the Nobel Peace Prize. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Trump on Monday…

Crime

7/8: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Christopher Wayne Frauenberger, 47, 1913 Pescadora Drive, Sulphur —…

weather

Death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas surpasses 100

The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas over the July Fourth weekend surpassed 100 on Monday as search-and-rescue teams…