Local News
Top 10 Stories of 2024: Toll agreed upon for new I-10 bridge
In February 2023, the American Press’ top story was good news-bad news about the Interstate 10-Calcasieu River bridge. ...
Local News
Jim Beam column:Legislators set record in 2024
If Louisiana citizens are lucky, members of their Legislature will spend much less time in Baton Rouge in ...
Local News
Top 10 Stories of 2024: Baby found alive crawling on I-10
The 1-year-old sibling of a boy whose body was recovered July 8, 2024, in waters behind the Vinton ...
Local News
Top 10 Stories of 2024: LC skyscraper is no more
In March 2024, the American Press received a lead that the former Capital One Tower might be demolished ...
State News
La. attorney general to issue guidance on Ten Commandments law
By Steve Wilson | The Center Square Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill says her office will issue guidance on ...
News
Scooter Hobbs column: A crazy, strange LSU win that defies analysis
HOUSTON — Maybe LSU should have gotten the bulk of its offense to opt-out before the season began. Or ...
Jim Gazzolo
Gazzolo column: NIL summit keeps McNeese ahead of game
Always trying to be a step ahead instead of behind, McNeese Athletics will start the new year with ...
weather
Potential arctic blast could plummet SW La. temperatures
A rush of arctic air is expected to invade Southwest Louisiana during the first full week of 2025. ...
Local News
Someone You Should Know: 4 questions with Donald Jones
Four questions with National Weather Service Lake Charles Meteorologist Donald Jones What is the best thing about Southwest ...
Crime
12/31: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Nilah Alexia Williams, 28, 718 Tallow Road No. 4 ...
SportsPlus
How to Watch the NBA Today, January 8
The NBA’s eight-game slate today is not one to miss. The contests include the Oklahoma City Thunder versus…
NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, January 8
There are plenty of exciting matchups on today’s NBA schedule, including the Washington Wizards taking on the Philadelphia…
Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers Injury Report Today – January 8
Here’s a look at the injury report for the New Orleans Pelicans (7-29), which currently has two players…
How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Wednesday, January 8
Top-25 teams will take the court in seven games on Wednesday’s college basketball slate. That includes the USC…
Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – January 7
The Minnesota Timberwolves (18-17) take on the New Orleans Pelicans (7-29) as 4.5-point favorites on Tuesday, January 7,…