life

Louisiana’s Outback: The Creole Nature Trail puts SW La.’s treasures on display

Southwest Louisiana is not only a wealth of unique culture and ecological elements, but it is a destination…

Crime

Body of 23-year-old man found on side of road

The body of a 23-year-old Lake Charles man was discovered Sunday night on the side of U.S. 90.…

Local News

Pedestrian killed in Jeff Davis crash

A 38-year-old pedestrian was killed early Monday morning in a single-vehicle crash on La. 26 near Trailer Town…

National News

Chief Justice Roberts warns against heated political words about judges

Chief Justice John Roberts, speaking at a moment when threats against judges are on the rise, warned on…

Crime

6/30: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office has reported the following arrests: Ruben Vela, 56, 802 Roberta Drive, Sulphur —…

life

Eatin’ Good: The Barbecue Wisdom of Taco Johnson

When summertime rolls around, backyard grills get fired up. It can be a great way to relax, invite…

Local News

Sulphur applies for funding for water plant, senior citizen center repairs

The Sulphur City Council approved two cooperative endeavor agreements (CEAs) to receive reimbursement funds from the Louisiana Department of Treasury…

Local News

Bonnie Jo Bahnsen begins term as Vinton mayor

In front of a capacity crowd in the Vinton Town Council chambers, Bonnie Jo Bahnsen took the oath…

Local News

Changing landscape: Catholic Cemetery has new look as improvements continue

By Vincent Lupo The old Catholic Cemetery at the corner of Common and Iris streets has a “nice”…

Business

Names in the News: People shaping the future of Lake Area business

Gilbert to lead diabetes clinic BATON ROUGE – Pennington Biomedical Research Center, an LSU Health affiliate and one…