Local News

Sulphur applies for funding for water plant, senior citizen center repairs

The Sulphur City Council approved two cooperative endeavor agreements (CEAs) to receive reimbursement funds from the Louisiana Department of Treasury…

Local News

Bonnie Jo Bahnsen begins term as Vinton mayor

In front of a capacity crowd in the Vinton Town Council chambers, Bonnie Jo Bahnsen took the oath…

weather

Tropical depression forms in southern Gulf

Tropical Depression No. 2 developed in the Bay of Campeche Saturday afternoon. National Weather Service Lake Charles meteorologist…

life

Lazy Gator Waterpark opens in Westlake

Westlake opened its very own waterpark on Friday. The 4.5-acre park has been a dream in the making…

Informer

The Informer: Airport opening ushered in new era of aviation

“Rome wasn’t built in a day,” reads the March 23, 1962, Lake Charles American Press. “And neither was…

Crime

Deputies on administrative leave after video shows them repeatedly punching bar patron

Two Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s deputies have been placed on administrative leave after a video circulating on social media…

State News

Ninth fugitive from New Orleans prison escape arrested

The ninth fugitive missing since a group of 10 prisoners escaped from the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility on…

Local News

Local educators present cutting-edge energy-themed research projects

The energy at Sowela Technical Community College Oakdale campus on Friday morning was energized as 40 teachers prepared…

Local News

Foreign exchange student reflects on year in the US

The Rotary Club of DeRidder has given out more than $500,000 in scholarships for over 60 years  —…

McNeese Sports

Growth spurt: Women fight to keep their chances from being stunted

Through her 35 years at McNeese State, Bridget Martin has witnessed numerous changes in the world of women’s…