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 ...