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Westenburg signs with Padres
All Conner Westenburg ever wanted was a chance. The former McNeese State outfielder will get just that and…
Local News
Westlake Fire Department trains with MedEvac unit from Fort Polk
Firefighters with the Westlake Fire Department spent Thursday morning conducting joint training operations with the 1st Battalion, 5th…
Crime
Starks woman charged with rape
Special to the American Press On July 7, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit detectives began an…
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…