life

PHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis Club Spooktacular

The Kiwanis Club of Lake Charles kicked off its 36th Coats for Kids drive with a Halloween-themed Spooktacular ...

Local News

City attorney: Office looks forward to addressing lawsuit against mayor in court

City attorney David L. Morgan said his office looks forward to addressing a public records request in court ...

life

Calcasieu libraries hosting Halloween events

Special to the American Press Ready to have some Halloween fun? It’s Halloween at the Calcasieu Parish Public ...

Crime

Conviction stands in 2021 fatal shooting of homeless man

The conviction of a Lake Charles man who fatally shot a homeless man in 2021 will stand. Steven ...

State News

Before Taylor Swift show in New Orleans, a homeless encampment is forced to move

In anticipation of three Taylor Swift concerts, which could draw around 150,000 visitors to New Orleans’ Superdome this weekend, state ...

high-school Sports

Big makeover planned for Jerry Simmons Stadium

Plans for a $3 million renovation of Jerry Simmons stadium are taking shape as the stadium is about ...

life

McNeese spring 2025 registration opens Monday

McNeese State University students can now go online to view the class schedule for the spring 2025 semester ...

Crime

10/25: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Randayzeo Quindarious Lorden, 33, 408 Booker St. — illegal ...

life

SW La. nightlife calendar: There’s always something to do

Nightlife Bon Temps Bar & Grill, 330 Arena Road inside the DoubleTree by Hilton — Brad Brinkley, 6-11 ...

Business

Still time to apply for no-interest, 40 percent forgivable loan through Restore Louisiana program

Five area business owners closed on no-interest, 40-percent forgivable loans Thursday. There’s more where that came from — ...

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