life

Calcasieu libraries hosting Halloween events

Special to the American Press Ready to have some Halloween fun? It’s Halloween at the Calcasieu Parish Public ...

Crime

Conviction stands in 2021 fatal shooting of homeless man

The conviction of a Lake Charles man who fatally shot a homeless man in 2021 will stand. Steven ...

State News

Before Taylor Swift show in New Orleans, a homeless encampment is forced to move

In anticipation of three Taylor Swift concerts, which could draw around 150,000 visitors to New Orleans’ Superdome this weekend, state ...

high-school Sports

Big makeover planned for Jerry Simmons Stadium

Plans for a $3 million renovation of Jerry Simmons stadium are taking shape as the stadium is about ...

life

McNeese spring 2025 registration opens Monday

McNeese State University students can now go online to view the class schedule for the spring 2025 semester ...

Crime

10/25: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Randayzeo Quindarious Lorden, 33, 408 Booker St. — illegal ...

life

SW La. nightlife calendar: There’s always something to do

Nightlife Bon Temps Bar & Grill, 330 Arena Road inside the DoubleTree by Hilton — Brad Brinkley, 6-11 ...

McNeese Sports

Cowboys face run-happy Nicholls

The Cowboys’ homeless October will come to an end with one more road game. With its playoff hopes ...

Business

Still time to apply for no-interest, 40 percent forgivable loan through Restore Louisiana program

Five area business owners closed on no-interest, 40-percent forgivable loans Thursday. There’s more where that came from — ...

Local News

Louisiana earns recognition as Hidden Heroes state

Special to the American Press Gov. Jeff Landry had pledged support for the more than 100,000 military and ...

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