Crime

LC man facing multiple child porn charges

Special to the American Press Agents with the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested a Lake Charles man on…

Local News

The Verandah opens on-site, physician-led clinic for residents, staff

On-site primary care is now being offered to residents of The Verandah Retirement Community. The facility has collaborated…

Local News

American Legion recognizes first responders of the year

In a joint celebration, American Legion Post 370 in Westlake recognized both its 106th anniversary Tuesday night as…

Local News

Loftin named attorney for city of Sulphur

Billy Loftin will serve as the new city attorney and prosecutor for the City of Sulphur. The Sulphur…

Local News

Salaries to increase, but supplements will be less for School Board employees

Starting next school year, Calcasieu Parish School Board teachers and support staff will see a little extra money…

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Allen Parish seeks to delay CO2 permits

The Allen Parish Police Jury passed a resolution Monday asking the state to delay issuing any Class V…

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Jim Beam column:Amendment 2 draws opposition

Different groups are beginning to attack Amendment 2 on the March 29 ballot that rewrites the financial section…

National News

Trump is dismantling the Education Department. Here’s what it does

President Donald Trump has said he wants his new education chief, Linda McMahon, to “put herself out of a…

National News

Columbia protester arrested by ICE being held in Louisiana

President Donald Trump warned Monday that the arrest and possible deportation of a Palestinian activist who helped lead…

Business

SEED Center renamed in honor of Henning family

The Southwest Louisiana Entrepreneurial and Economic Development Center on the McNeese State University campus has been renamed in…