life
Local volunteers needed for United Way’s tax assistance program
Special to the American Press United Way Southwest Louisiana is gearing up for the 2025 tax season with ...
Local News
Speaker Johnson on the ground in storm-damaged western North Carolina
Special to the American Press Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, joined North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards and Sen. Thom ...
Local News
‘I Don’t Like My Mama’ has heart, spiritual message
The beauty salon — your grandmother probably called it a beauty parlor — has long been a cultural ...
Local News
School Board approves supplement payments for teachers, support staff
The Calcasieu Parish School Board approved the sales tax supplement for teachers and support staff at the monthly ...
life
From two-step to tango: One man’s mission to get Louisiana on its feet
When it comes to dancing, it’s the man who leads. When it comes to initiating dance lessons, it’s ...
weather
UPDATE: Tornadoes strike in Fla. as Hurricane Milton approaches
Seven tornadoes have hit Florida in advance of Hurricane Milton, the National Weather Service in Miami said Wednesday. ...
Crime
10/9: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Nanci Lynne Henry, 57, 1509 Stevenson St., Vinton — ...
Business
Spokesperson: Venture Global in full compliance with emissions limits
A Venture Global Calcasieu Pass spokesperson emailed the American Press after reading the Tuesday story about complaints from ...
weather
Dire warnings to flee as Hurricane Milton begins to lash Florida: ‘This is your last chance’
A mighty Hurricane Milton flung rain and gusty winds at the Tampa Bay area Wednesday on its steady and ...
Opinion
Hobbs column: Ole Miss likely to recover from its ‘injuries’ by Saturday
It’s downright heart-rendering is what it is. In the last week or so, surely the get-well cards and ...
SportsPlus
McNeese vs. Incarnate Word Basketball Tickets – Monday, February 3
Monday’s Southland schedule includes the McNeese Cowboys (14-5, 8-0 Southland) facing the Incarnate Word Cardinals (9-10, 2-6 Southland)…
Nuggets vs. Pelicans Tickets Available – Monday, Feb. 3
On Monday, February 3, 2025, the Denver Nuggets (26-16) square off against the New Orleans Pelicans (12-32) at…
January 21 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
The games in a Tuesday NHL lineup that shouldn’t be missed include the Washington Capitals taking on the…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Tuesday, January 21
Tuesday’s college basketball schedule includes 12 games featuring a ranked team in play. Among those games is the…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Tuesday, January 21
The North Carolina Tar Heels versus the Wake Forest Demon Deacons is one of many strong options on…