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VIDEO: Cowboy Stadium renamed Navarre Stadium
McNeese State University’s football stadium was renamed Navarre Stadium on Wednesday. The donation by the Navarre family for…
July 23, 2025
Crime
BREAKING: Oakdale businessman pleads not guilty to federal charges
An Oakdale businessman will remain in a Rapides Parish detention center pending a trial date after pleading not…
July 23, 2025
Crime
39-year-old LC man accused of raping boy
A 39-year-old Lake Charles has been charged in the rape of a boy under the age of 10.…
July 23, 2025
Local News
Kennedy applauds lease with McNeese to place create pipeline safety administration on campus
Special to the American Press U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued…
July 23, 2025
Local News
Landry forms task force to pursue break from traditional university accreditor
By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square Gov. Jeff Landry signed an executive order this week creating the Governor’s…
July 23, 2025
Local News
Jim Beam column:Texas GOP wants more seats
Republican President Donald Trump and many GOP members are obviously concerned about the party’s possible loss of congressional…
July 23, 2025
Local News
Cassidy: Fentanyl bill ‘one more tool for law enforcement’
Legislation spearheaded by U.S. Sen. Cassidy was signed by President Donald Trump last week. The Halt All Lethal…
July 22, 2025
Local News
Trump deflects questions about Epstein files and revives old grievances
President Donald Trump on Tuesday deflected questions over the Justice Department’s decision to interview Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted…
July 22, 2025
Local News
Oakdale calls for resignation of police chief
The Oakdale City Council unanimously expressed a vote of no confidence in Police Chief Chad Doyle and in…
July 22, 2025
Crime
6/22: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Markel Vashune Edwards, 24, 1917 9th St. — drug…
July 22, 2025
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