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 ...
Crime
Former CPSO deputy accused of bringing contraband into jail
A former Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office correctional deputy was fired Wednesday after being accused of bringing contraband into ...
Local News
Interim mayor oversees last council meeting
By Ashlyn Little The DeRidder City Council meeting was bittersweet on Monday as it was the last one ...
Crime
5/14: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Elijah Dshaun Dixon, 23, 133 Heather St. — drug ...
McNeese Sports
Same foe, new season
McNeese faces Demons to open postseason At least the Cowboys won’t need to do much scouting in ...
Crime
Drive-by shooting suspect who skipped trial apprehended
A suspect in a drive-by shooting who failed to appear for his attempted murder trial this week in ...
State News
Legislators kill two taxes on carbon capture
By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square Louisiana lawmakers have rejected two separate proposals that would have imposed ...
Local News
Utility rate increases approved in Sulphur
Several utility rate increases and other fiscal ordinances that faced public opposition at April’s regular meeting were approved ...
State News
Report: Louisiana still battling fentanyl crisis
By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square Louisiana continues to face one of the most severe drug overdose ...