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PHOTO GALLERY: Fort Polk renaming ceremony

Fort Johnson, which was named after Albany war hero and World War I Sgt. Henry Johnson, was renamed…

McNeese Sports

His own man

Armstrong brings quiet fire to Cowboys Bill Armstrong isn’t Will Wade. He isn’t the complete opposite of him,…

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Sales tax renewal to fund Jeff Davis animal shelter up to voters

Jeff Davis Parish voters will be asked in November to rededicate an existing sales tax to fund the new parish…

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Geocaching: Playing hide and seek in Sam Houston Jones State Park

At the beginning of June, my best friend of 14 years, Wesley Jackson, and I embarked on a…

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School Board puts off HVAC decision for west side of district

The decision on the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) contract for the west side of the Calcasieu…

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Citgo tank catches fire during lightning strike

A lightning strike Thursday afternoon ignited a tank fire at the Citgo Lake Charles refinery. Emergency officials have…

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Jim Gazzolo column: SLC needs its media darlings

In just 11 days, the Southland Conference will host its annual Football Media Day in San Antonio. The…

McNeese Sports

McNeese ticket sales up

While still seven weeks from kickoff and a few from camp opening, the Cowboys are seeing interest on…

State News

New federal tax credit could expand school choice programs like Louisiana’s

By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square A new federal tax credit program tucked into a broader tax…

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Lending a helping hand: Ministry aids area’s needy in effort to transform their lives

Holy Ground Homeless Outreach God Inspired Ministry will be hosting a silent auction, Canvas of Compassion: Art that…