News

Sign of the times: McNeese, Navarre ink mega stadium deal

Cowboy Stadium isn’t just getting a facelift this season; it’s getting a complete name change. Along with a…

McNeese Sports

VIDEO: Cowboy Stadium renamed Navarre Stadium

McNeese State University’s football stadium was renamed Navarre Stadium on Wednesday. The donation by the Navarre family for…

Jim Gazzolo

Gazzolo column: A deal worth making

After almost three years of planning and months of whispers and rumors, McNeese has renamed its football stadium. …

Crime

BREAKING: Oakdale businessman pleads not guilty to federal charges

An Oakdale businessman will remain in a Rapides Parish detention center pending a trial date after pleading not…

Crime

39-year-old LC man accused of raping boy

A 39-year-old Lake Charles has been charged in the rape of a boy under the age of 10.…

Local News

Kennedy applauds lease with McNeese to place create pipeline safety administration on campus

Special to the American Press U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued…

Local News

Landry forms task force to pursue break from traditional university accreditor

By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square Gov. Jeff Landry signed an executive order this week creating the Governor’s…

Local News

Cassidy: Fentanyl bill ‘one more tool for law enforcement’

Legislation spearheaded by U.S. Sen. Cassidy was signed by President Donald Trump last week. The Halt All Lethal…

Local News

Oakdale calls for resignation of police chief

The Oakdale City Council unanimously expressed a vote of no confidence in Police Chief Chad Doyle and in…

Business

Louisiana gambling revenue stable for fiscal 2025

By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square Louisiana’s gambling industry ended fiscal year 2025 with steady performance overall, as…