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8-year-old passenger succumbs to injuries in Jeff Davis crash

An 8-year-old girl was killed in a three-vehicle crash Friday afternoon on La. 26 near Andrus Cove Cemetery ...

Informer

The Informer: Parish voted in 1987 to save historic courthouse

In the late 1980s, a battle ensued as to whether to keep or demolish the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse. ...

Local News

Jim Beam column:Motorists ‘at their wits’ end’

You would think that the high cost of auto insurance is so controversial in Louisiana that its public ...

Teacher of Week

Courtney Mott: Students are opened to a world of knowledge through reading and writing  

Courtney Mott, 35, dreamed of being a teacher since she was young. She was born and raised in Mamou, and ...

News

Tigers clinch series against Alabama

Friday’s Game: LSU 4, Alabama 3 Saturday’s Game: 5 p.m. / SEC Network  Legendary LSU baseball coach Skip ...

Scene

Earth Day party: Two-day festival aims to raise environmental awareness

Southwest Louisiana is invited to celebrate the Earth this weekend with art, music and action. Earth Fest is ...

life

SW La. nightlife calendar: There’s always something to do

Nightlife Bon Temps Bar & Grill, 330 Arena Road in Sulphur inside the Double Tree by Hilton — ...

Crime

New charge filed against former DeRidder mayor accused of sexual relationship with teen

The indictment against former DeRidder Mayor Misty Roberts was amended this week to add the additional charge of ...

life

Free outdoor movie, egg hunt set for today

By Mary Richardson An egg hunt and a movie, plus unlimited popcorn, will all be part of this ...

life

The Children’s Museum will open Monday

The doors to the Children’s Museum at Port Wonder will open bright and early Monday morning. “Please note ...

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