Business

A rare warning from Walmart during a US trade war: Higher prices are inevitable

Walmart, which became the nation’s largest retailer by making low prices a priority, has found itself in a…

Local News

Jennings student in serious accident days before graduation

JENNINGS – An 18-year-old student from Jennings High School was involved in a serious ATV accident on Saturday,…

News

Mainieri struggling as LSU visits South Carolina

Paul Mainieri probably wishes he had more time to tidy up his new place before welcoming some old…

Local News

School Board approves ITEP for Lotte Chemical

The Calcasieu Parish School Board approved an Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) application for Lotte Chemical on Tuesday.…

Scene

Walk springs creativity: Annual Spring Art Walk stroll to a new location

In the heart of the tree-lined McNeese State University Quad, exciting things are happening this week — especially…

Crime

Former CPSO deputy accused of bringing contraband into jail

A former Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office correctional deputy was fired Wednesday after being accused of bringing contraband into…

Local News

Interim mayor oversees last council meeting

By Ashlyn Little The DeRidder City Council meeting was bittersweet on Monday as it was the last one…

Crime

5/14: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Elijah Dshaun Dixon, 23, 133 Heather St. — drug…

Crime

Drive-by shooting suspect who skipped trial apprehended

A suspect in a drive-by shooting who failed to appear for his attempted murder trial this week in…

State News

Legislators kill two taxes on carbon capture

By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square Louisiana lawmakers have rejected two separate proposals that would have imposed…