Local News
Vinton police officer earns national hero award
Special to the American Press Chief Scott Spell of the Vinton Police Department has announced that Sgt. Dempsey…
Local News
Fire Safety Camp as much fun for the firefighters as students
The DeRidder Fire Department hosted three weeks of Fire Safety Camp in June and now Fire Prevention Officer…
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Local veteran: Louisiana played pivotal role in Revolutionary War
During the American Revolution, Louisiana — which was then under Spanish rule — played a significant role in…
Local News
UPDATE: Body found in English Bayou identified
The body of a man found in the English Bayou Wednesday afternoon has been identified. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s…
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Sowela expands criminal justice program online
Special to the American Press Sowela Technical Community College recently received approval from the Louisiana Board of Regents…
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UPDATE: Six officers on administrative leave following shooting
Six Lake Charles Police officers have been placed on administrative leave following an officer-involved shooting near the intersection…
Politics
House gives final approval to Trump’s big tax bill, sends it to him to sign
House Republicans propelled President Donald Trump’s big trillion-dollar tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final passage Thursday in Congress,…
Local News
State Police take over LCPD officer-involved shooting case
Louisiana State Police detectives are investigating a Lake Charles Police officer-involved shooting. Trooper Matt Gaspard said detectives with…
National News
Trump touts falling gas prices for holiday weekend
By Morgan Sweeney | The Center Square Gas prices are the lowest they’ve been in four years coming into…
Saints
Red, White, Blue & You offers patriotic, family fun
Red, White, Blue & You will be an all-day festival and fireworks extravaganza. On Friday the festival will…