Teacher of Week

Matthew Jones: Favorite part of teaching is watching students become successful adults

After 22 years as a music educator, Singer High School Teacher of the Year Matthew Jones transitioned into…

Local Business News

LSU blows late lead, falls to lowly South Carolina

Thursday’s Game: South Carolina 6, LSU 5 Friday’s Game: 6 p.m. / SECN+  Maybe LSU was getting too…

Uncategorized

Westlake police chief: Officers’ support, dedication doesn’t go unnoticed

Local law enforcement agencies have held memorial events to observe National Police Week since it began on Sunday.…

Crime

5/15: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Kenneth Wayne Batiste Jr., 43, 3000 Center St. —…

Jim Gazzolo

Jim Gazzolo column: McNeese thinking big goals

It doesn’t take long to figure out what Bill Armstrong is thinking. He’s thinking big. The new McNeese…

Business

A rare warning from Walmart during a US trade war: Higher prices are inevitable

Walmart, which became the nation’s largest retailer by making low prices a priority, has found itself in a…

Local News

Jennings student in serious accident days before graduation

JENNINGS – An 18-year-old student from Jennings High School was involved in a serious ATV accident on Saturday,…

News

Mainieri struggling as LSU visits South Carolina

Paul Mainieri probably wishes he had more time to tidy up his new place before welcoming some old…

Local News

School Board approves ITEP for Lotte Chemical

The Calcasieu Parish School Board approved an Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) application for Lotte Chemical on Tuesday.…

Scene

Walk springs creativity: Annual Spring Art Walk stroll to a new location

In the heart of the tree-lined McNeese State University Quad, exciting things are happening this week — especially…