weather

Milton knocks out power to millions, spawns 150 tornadoes across Florida. At least 4 dead

Hurricane Milton barreled into the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday after plowing across Florida, where it knocked out power to ...

life

Puppy power: PAW Patrol pups take to stage for live-action show

Ryder and his team of pup characters will be at the Lake Charles Event Center Saturday and Sunday ...

Local News

Louisiana OMV receives $7.7 million grant to promote roadway safety, combat human trafficking

Special to the American Press The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles has been awarded $7,749,805 in funding from ...

life

Local volunteers needed for United Way’s tax assistance program

Special to the American Press United Way Southwest Louisiana is gearing up for the 2025 tax season with ...

Local News

Speaker Johnson on the ground in storm-damaged western North Carolina

Special to the American Press Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, joined North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards and Sen. Thom ...

Local News

‘I Don’t Like My Mama’ has heart, spiritual message

The beauty salon — your grandmother probably called it a beauty parlor — has long been a cultural ...

Local News

School Board approves supplement payments for teachers, support staff

The Calcasieu Parish School Board approved the sales tax supplement for teachers and support staff at the monthly ...

life

From two-step to tango: One man’s mission to get Louisiana on its feet

When it comes to dancing, it’s the man who leads. When it comes to initiating dance lessons, it’s ...

weather

UPDATE: Tornadoes strike in Fla. as Hurricane Milton approaches

Seven tornadoes have hit Florida in advance of Hurricane Milton, the National Weather Service in Miami said Wednesday. ...

Crime

10/9: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Nanci Lynne Henry, 57, 1509 Stevenson St., Vinton — ...

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