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George Swift’s new chapter: ‘Never too late to start over’
George Swift, the founding Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance president/CEO, announced he would be stepping down earlier this ...
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Green energy grid: Louisiana has the opportunity to ‘reap significant benefits’
In November, Louisiana voters approved an amendment that will dedicate any federal money the state receives from offshore ...
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UPDATE: Tornadoes touch down around Houston, killing 1
At least one person has died and four more were injured as several tornadoes touched down in the ...
McNeese Sports
Richards, Cowboys deliver
Two days earlier, DJ Richards promised a new-look Cowboys crew would emerge from their holiday break. Saturday afternoon, ...
Local News
Organ donation: Family turns tragedy into blessing
When Melissa Day received the phone call from a Lake Charles hospital on Monday, July 19, 2023, the ...
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BREAKING: Several tornadoes hit Houston area as thunderstorms move through
Several tornadoes touched down in the Houston area on Saturday, damaging homes. The full extent of the damage ...
State News
Bird flu virus likely mutated within a Louisiana patient, CDC says
A genetic analysis suggests the bird flu virus mutated inside a Louisiana patient who contracted the nation’s first severe case of the ...
National News
US homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many people
The United States saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness this year, a dramatic rise driven mostly by a ...
Crime
Local pair charged in 2023 death of infant
A Lake Charles pair have been arrested in the 2023 death of an infant. Police Lt. Jeffrey Keenum ...
Local News
American Press staff writer Doris Maricle awarded Paul Harris Fellowship
Rotary International recently awarded Doris Maricle, American Press staff writer, the Paul Harris Fellowship in recognition of a $1,000 donation by the ...
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College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: Southland Games Today, December 30
The Monday college basketball slate in the Southland has plenty of quality competition on the docket. Among those…
NBA Best Bets: Clippers vs. Pelicans Picks for December 30
The New Orleans Pelicans (5-27) are underdogs (+6.5) as they attempt to end a nine-game losing streak when…
How to Watch the NBA Today, December 30
Today’s NBA lineup has lots in store. Among the seven games is the Cleveland Cavaliers facing the Golden…
NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, December 30
Today’s NBA schedule has several top-tier games, including a matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State…
Clippers vs. Pelicans Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – December 30
The New Orleans Pelicans (5-27) are 6.5-point underdogs as they try to break a nine-game losing streak when…