Local News

School P.E. standards under review, applications sought for those who want to serve on review board

Special to the American Press The Louisiana Department of Education is launching a formal review of the state’s K–12…

Business

UPDATE: Allen Police Jury introduces resolution to suspend CO2 permits

The Allen Parish Police Jury has introduced a resolution to suspend the enforcement of a recently adopted ordinance imposing…

weather

UPDATE: Texas governor says more than 160 people still missing after deadly floods

More than 160 people are believed to be missing in Texas in the aftermath of the flash floods…

life

PHOTO GALLERY: New College Oaks Community Center playground opens

weather

Death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas surpasses 100

The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas over the July Fourth weekend surpassed 100 on Monday as search-and-rescue teams…

Local News

UPDATE: 23-year-old man identified as man fatally injured during officer-involved shooting

The man fatally wounded during a Lake Charles Police officer-involved shooting last week has been identified. Louisiana State…

Local News

LEAP scores show Calcasieu one of the top-growing academic districts in the state

The Calcasieu Parish School Board is one of the top-growing academic districts in the state, according to the…

Crime

UPDATE: Arrest made in Fourth of July shooting

A 20-year-old Sulphur man has been charged in a Fourth of July fatal shooting. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office…

Business

UPDATE: ExxonMobil says Allen Parish’s new permit ordinance inconsistent with state law

ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions Onshore Storage is suing Allen Parish officials over local efforts to require a parish…

Local News

Jury: Trust in Preston Marshall case cannot be revoked

A Calcasieu Parish jury has returned a defense verdict in favor of Preston Marshall, affirming a 2011 gift…