Scene
Hope Fest raising money for community-based programs
With a new musical festival comes a fresh perspective and a message of hope. The Inaugural Hope Fest…
State News
Landry ‘making no commitment’ for rebudgeting teacher stipends
By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square Gov. Jeff Landry told Louisiana teachers this week that they might…
Local News
Repurposing a legacy: School Board votes to make Ralph Wilson a Center for Opportunities
With the 2025-26 school year will come a new era for both Ralph Wilson and J.J. Johnson elementary…
Scene
Cyphacon: Sci-fi, anime event returns to Lake Charles
Cyphacon returns to the Lake Area this weekend — it’s 13th celebration of all things sci-fi, anime and…
Crime
Accused makes own opening statement in 1988 rape case
A cold case rape trial 37 years in the making got off to a slow start Wednesday morning…
Crime
Second arrest made in elder abuse case
A second arrest has been made in connection with the cruelty of an elderly man in Jennings. Clarence…
Local News
Stocks soars 9.5% to one of its biggest gains since WWII after Trump pauses most tariffs
Stocks surged to one of their biggest gains since World War II after President Donald Trump paused his…
Local News
Police jurors asked to consider ban on CO2 projects near schools
Allen Parish police jurors are considering a measure to ban carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) projects near schools.…
Local News
Titanic secrets uncovered: Digital scan reveals new details of ship’s final hours
It’s been more than a century since the ship that was once thought of as unsinkable was lost…
Local News
Jim Beam column:Flat taxes are growing fast
Louisiana, like many other states, wants to eliminate its income tax. Legislators moved in that direction during a…