life

14-year-old ready to take audience on musical journey of Elvis’ hits

Fourteen-year-old Zaden J. Gallion has been an avid fan of Elvis Presley since he watched one of his…

Crime

BREAKING: Wife of Oakdale police chief arrested

A former Oakdale city employee and wife of the current police chief has been arrested for malfeasance in…

weather

WEATHER UPDATE: Pockets of rapid onset flooding possible

Chances still favor pockets of rapid onset flooding associated with the heavy rainfall a tropical disturbance is expected…

Business

Cameron LNG marks 1,000th cargo milestone

Special to the American Press Cameron LNG in Hacberry today announced the successful production and export of its…

Local News

Never too young to start thinking about a career

Students of all ages toured Sowela Technical Community College’s campus on Tuesday for the inaugural “Career Exploration Day.”…

Scene

It’s OK to be chicken — in fact, family-friendly Chicken Fest encourages it

Chicken will be the main attraction Saturday in Sulphur. The third annual Chicken Fest starts at 9 a.m.…

Local News

WEATHER UPDATE: Tropical disturbance slowly approaching Gulf Coast

A tropical disturbance “meandering and moseying” toward the northeast Gulf of Mexico is expected to bring up to…

State News

DOE authorizes Strategic Petroleum Reserve exchange to support La. supply

By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square  The U.S. Department of Energy has authorized an emergency exchange from the Strategic…

State News

Louisiana launches High Impact Jobs Program focused on energy, advanced manufacturing

By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square A new state program designed to boost high-paying employment in Louisiana…

Local News

Sulphur, Police Jury to share costs for Kim Street overlay project

The city of Sulphur has entered into a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury to…