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Catholic Charities, Chevron team up to distribute Thanksgiving turkeys
On one of the first cool mornings of November, dozens of cars lined up at Our Lady of ...
Local News
Sheriff announces methods of payment for 2024 property taxes
Special to the American Press Sheriff Stitch Guillory said 2024 property tax notices are currently being mailed. Taxpayers ...
National News
Chuck Woolery, smooth-talking game show host of ‘Love Connection’ and ‘Scrabble,’ dies at 83
Chuck Woolery, the affable, smooth-talking game show host of “Wheel of Fortune,” “Love Connection” and “Scrabble” who later ...
life
Cruising down the Nile: River serves as a gateway to Egypt’s ancient wonders
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a two-part series on Mary Richardson’s visit to Egypt. By Mary ...
Local News
Local woman on mission to find owner of lost Marine ring
A local woman is on a mission to reunite a lost Marine Corps ring with its owner. American ...
Local News
Jim Beam column: Legislators approve tax reform
Members of the Louisiana Legislature ended their special session Friday after moving quickly to overwhelmingly approve eight tax ...
Local News
Public’s thoughts sought on proposed 2025 parish budget of $350.7 million
The proposed Calcasieu Parish Police Jury budget for 2025 is $350.7 million. A public hearing is set for ...
Crime
Lake Charles Police Department plans to add robot dog to force
The Lake Charles Police Department will soon add a new robotic canine to its force. “Spot” is a ...
Local News
UPDATE: Deaths of 2 women result of murder-suicide
Calcasieu Parish investigators have determined that the death of two women Nov. 12 on Topsy Road in Lake ...
Teacher of Week
Amy Willard: I do a back handspring for the class if they all get an A on a test
Amy Willard, 35, started as a paralegal. Now, she teaches 4th and 5th graders at St. Margaret’s Catholic ...
SportsPlus
Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Injury Report Today – December 27
As they gear up to square off against the New Orleans Pelicans (5-25) on Friday, December 27 at…
Saints vs. Raiders: Odds, Moneyline, and Spread – Week 17
On Sunday, December 29, 2024, the Las Vegas Raiders (3-12) are favored by just 1.5 points against the…
Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers Tickets Available – Wednesday, Jan. 8
On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, the New Orleans Pelicans (5-25) square off against the Portland Trail Blazers (9-20)…
How to Watch the NBA Today, December 26
Today’s NBA slate has nine exciting matchups on the docket. Among them is the Oklahoma City Thunder playing…
NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, December 26
There are several strong matchups on today’s NBA schedule, including the Miami Heat squaring off against the Orlando…