State News
Louisiana poised to hike sports betting tax to help colleges pay their athletes
Louisiana is poised to hike taxes on sports betting to pump more than $24 million into athletic departments…
Crime
6/17: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Devante Alexander Limbrick, 32, 728 Murbelle Road — home…
Business
Google offers buyouts to more workers amid AI-driven tech upheaval and antitrust uncertainty
Google has offered buyouts to another swath of its workforce across several key divisions in a fresh round…
National News
Doctor charged with supplying Matthew Perry ketamine will plead guilty to distributing the drug
A doctor charged with giving Matthew Perry ketamine in the month leading up to the “Friends” star’s overdose death has…
National News
Trump family’s next venture, a mobile phone company
The Trump family is licensing its name to a new mobile phone service, the latest in a string…
Local News
Settlement reached after McNeese sues over contested $15M will
A settlement has been reached over the $15 million estate of a Lake Charles businessman and philanthropist who…
Crime
Grandmother accused of attempting to strangle granddaughter, accusing the teen of stealing her meth
A Jennings grandmother accused of attempting to strangle her granddaughter after she blamed her for stealing her methamphetamine…
Local News
Volunteers plant new marsh grass to re-establish healthy habitat in Cameron
The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana recently partnered with Phillips 66 to plant 10,000 plugs of marsh grasses…
life
PHOTO GALLERY: Coushatta Tribe Powwow
Hundreds of dancers of all ages took part in the 28th annual Coushatta Tribe Powwow this weekend in…
Crime
6/16: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Jonjon Michael Comeaux, 22, 2615 Dietz St. — required…