State News
Dozens of advocates urge senators to maintain LA GATOR funding
By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square A coalition of more than two dozen advocacy organizations is urging Louisiana…
News
Scooter Hobbs column: LSU should keep its aces in the hole for NCAA opener
Opportunities like this don’t come along very often. Now it’s up to LSU and baseball coach Jay Johnson…
LSU Sports
Box of fun awaits: This is why they go to LSU
Jay Johnson’s strategy for dealing with the pressure his LSU players feel is to try and treat the…
Teacher of Week
Teacher Angela Briscoe aims to create ‘life-long learners’
Angela Briscoe’s reason for choosing to teach science is simple: “Science is fun!” She said she was lucky enough…
Scene
Calcasieu Parish Short Film Festival: Three blocks of film
With the eighth annual Calcasieu Parish Short Film Festival comes over 20 new short films for Southwest Louisiana…
Crime
Jennings Police searching for rape suspect
The Jennings Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a local man wanted in connection with…
Local News
Sowela shatters its summer enrollment record
Special to the American Press Sowela Technical Community College’s enrollment reached record-breaking numbers during the 2025 summer term,…
Crime
4/29: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reports the following arrests: Desiree Djeannee Poullard, 33, 1011 W. 18th St. —…
Local News
City has new front door welcoming visitors
The city of Sulphur has a new front door. On Thursday, an official unveiling ceremony was held for…
Local News
Westlake Fire Department welcomes new truck to its fleet
The Westlake Fire Department has welcomed a new fire truck to its fleet. On Monday, the city held…