Politics

Higgins letter says he will not run for Senate

U.S. Congressman Clay Higgins has published an open letter to Louisiana residents announcing his decision not to run…

Local News

Touch A Truck returns: Free, family-friendly fun set for Saturday

The Jennings Festival Association’s annual “Touch A Truck” event is coming up this weekend, March 22, from 9…

Teacher of Week

Kevin Lambert teaches history as a guide to living

Kevin Lambert, 36, believes the study of history is really the study of how to be a good person. He has…

Local News

Jennings mayoral candidates Guinn, Adams outline visions for city

Two of the three candidates running for Jennings mayor in the March 29 election addressed key issues including…

McNeese Sports

BREAKING: McNeese earns first March Madness victory

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – For the first time in McNeese history, the Cowboys have won an NCAA game. McNeese…

life

PHOTO GALLERY: Sneak peek at Port Wonder

Port Wonder, an exhibit and discovery space for people of all ages, has cut the ribbon at its…

Local News

Port Wonder ‘a glorious triumph’ for city

Thursday marked the beginning of two new seasons. It was the first day of spring and the day…

National News

Trump signs orders to dismantle Education Department while keeping some core functions

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday calling for the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department, advancing a campaign…

Crime

3/20: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Jase Harley Shidla, 19, 1425 Bayleaf Drive — multiple…

Local News

City: Collapsed sidewalk due sewer line damaged during dig

Special to the American Press The city of Lake Charles Utilities Division provides the following update on an…