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…
Crime
UPDATE: Oakdale police chief, marshal accused of exploiting immigration system for personal profit
Federal prosecutors have unsealed an indictment against several current and former law enforcement officers, including Oakdale Police Chief…
Local News
Beauregard firefighter dies in crash responding to call
Special to the American Press A volunteer firefighter from DeRidder died as the result of crash that happened…
Crime
BREAKING: Oakdale police chief arrested during law enforcement conference
Federal agents reportedly arrested three central Louisiana police chiefs on Tuesday. At least two were reportedly arrested while…
weather
WEATHER UPDATE: Tropical disturbance could bring excessive rainfall to SW La.
A tropical disturbance is expected to move into the Gulf of Mexico Wednesday morning. National Weather Service Lake…