Local News

Welsh seeking grant for electric vehicle charging stations

The town of Welsh is seeking a $70,000 state grant to fund the installation of electric vehicle charging ...

Crime

22-year-old charged with aggravated crimes against nature

A 22-year-old Lake Charles man has been charged with aggravated crimes against nature. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman ...

National News

Multiple people on private plane that crashed into San Diego neighborhood are dead, authorities say

Multiple people on board a private plane that crashed into a San Diego military housing neighborhood during foggy ...

World News

2 staff members of Israeli Embassy killed in shooting near Jewish museum in DC

Two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington were shot and killed while leaving an event at a ...

life

Memorial Day closures announced

All Calcasieu Parish Public Library branches and facilities will be closed on Monday, May 26,  for the Memorial ...

News

Scooter Hobbs column: SEC a mish-mash in a no-lose situation

The Southeastern Conference baseball tournament is underway. Enjoy it. Embrace it. Binge-watch it. Excuse me for repeating old ...

Crime

16-year-old girl identified as victim in University subdivision shooting

A 16-year-old Lake Charles College Prep student has been identified as the person killed early Tuesday morning when ...

State News

UPDATE: New Orleans jail worker thought he was unclogging a toilet, not helping 10 escape, lawyer says

Ten men who broke out of a New Orleans jail last week clogged a toilet to get the ...

Business News

Louisiana delegation urge swift consideration of Cameron LNG project

Special to the American Press U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today joined ...

Crime

La. lawmaker arrested on DWI, child endangerment charges after single-car crash

A Louisiana lawmaker is facing criminal charges after striking a concrete barrier while allegedly driving impaired with his ...

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