Crime
Lake Charles Police investigating early morning shooting
Lake Charles Police are investigating an early morning fatal shooting in the 500 block of Central Parkway. Lt.…
Crime
Mental evaluation ordered for accused shooter who skipped trial
A Jennings man who is accused of shooting and wounding a father of three in a drive-by incident…
Crime
5/19: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Aré Diaz Rosette, 25, 2720 Southern Ridge Drive —…
Local News
Marginal risk for isolated thunderstorms Tuesday night
Southwest Louisiana could be at risk for isolated showers and thunderstorms Tuesday night as a cold front moves…
Crime
Reward increased for capture of escaped New Orleans inmates as 7 remain on the lam
Officials increased the reward for the capture of seven inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail by fleeing…
National News
Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday. Biden was seen by doctors last…
Local News
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month: It’s OK to not be OK
Imagine the feeling of releasing a heavy burden — the lightness, the freedom. That is the vision behind…
News
LSU No. 3 seed in SEC tourney after beating Gamecocks
Saturday’s Game: LSU 7, South Carolina 3 LSU is assuming it took care of business this weekend at…
Local News
Jim Beam column:School choice has drawbacks
Gov. Jeff Landry and many Republicans in the Legislature are conveniently overlooking some major drawbacks in their proposed…
Informer
The Informer: Opening of port brought rejoicing to Lake Charles
“Only once before in the history of Lake Charles — Armistice Day, Nov. 11, 1918 — was there…