World News
2 staff members of Israeli Embassy killed in shooting near Jewish museum in DC
Two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington were shot and killed while leaving an event at a…
life
Memorial Day closures announced
All Calcasieu Parish Public Library branches and facilities will be closed on Monday, May 26, for the Memorial…
News
Scooter Hobbs column: SEC a mish-mash in a no-lose situation
The Southeastern Conference baseball tournament is underway. Enjoy it. Embrace it. Binge-watch it. Excuse me for repeating old…
Crime
16-year-old girl identified as victim in University subdivision shooting
A 16-year-old Lake Charles College Prep student has been identified as the person killed early Tuesday morning when…
State News
UPDATE: New Orleans jail worker thought he was unclogging a toilet, not helping 10 escape, lawyer says
Ten men who broke out of a New Orleans jail last week clogged a toilet to get the…
Business News
Louisiana delegation urge swift consideration of Cameron LNG project
Special to the American Press U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today joined…
Crime
La. lawmaker arrested on DWI, child endangerment charges after single-car crash
A Louisiana lawmaker is facing criminal charges after striking a concrete barrier while allegedly driving impaired with his…
life
PHOTOS: School’s out for summer
J.J. Johnson II Elementary School students board their school bus and head home as their teachers line dance…
Scene
Downtown at Sundown returns Friday
Downtown at Sundown — a celebration of the diverse culture and local businesses of downtown — returns for its…
Local News
Jim Beam column: Ethics, campaigns on hit list
Louisiana legislators have obviously decided they don’t want to have to worry much about whether they are performing…